Sundown and Lights Up Over the U.S. Northeast

Sundown and Lights Up Over the U.S. Northeast

As sunlight waned, the glow of artificial light revealed patterns of urbanization along the populous corridor.

Published May 12, 2024

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Water Levels Plunge in Philippine Reservoir

Water Levels Plunge in Philippine Reservoir

Searing temperatures and little rain reduced water levels of Pantabangan Lake, one of the country’s largest reservoirs.

Published May 11, 2024

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One of the Largest Batteries in the World

One of the Largest Batteries in the World

Michigan’s Ludington Pumped Storage Plant uses excess electricity to pump water uphill, which generates power when it flows back down.

Published May 10, 2024

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Floods Engulf Porto Alegre

Floods Engulf Porto Alegre

Torrential rains have unleashed widespread and destructive flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state.

Published May 8, 2024

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Complex Beauty in the Gulf of Oman

Complex Beauty in the Gulf of Oman

NASA’s newest Earth science satellite captured a striking image of swirling bands of phytoplankton.

Published May 8, 2024

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