A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate

A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate

The farms and gardens of Mount Vernon played a central role in the life of America’s first president.  

Published Feb 17, 2025

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Mecca From Above

Mecca From Above

Urban structures and the city’s Great Mosque stand out amid the hilly, desert landscape of western Saudi Arabia.

Published Feb 16, 2025

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Himalayan Snow Lines on the Rise

Himalayan Snow Lines on the Rise

More and more, mountain snow in the Mount Everest region is vanishing into thin air.

Published Feb 15, 2025

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A Growth Spurt for Home Reef

A Growth Spurt for Home Reef

A small island in Tonga built by an underwater volcano in 2022 has grown larger.

Published Feb 14, 2025

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A Pair of Hearts

A Pair of Hearts

One frozen, one salty, and hemispheres apart, two very different lakes share a Valentine shape.

Published Feb 14, 2025

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