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10 bizarre 'dark voids' appear in the skies over uninhabited island near Antarctica
Earth from space A 2016 satellite photo shows nearly a dozen swirling dark spots that emerged in the clouds over Heard Island in the Indian Ocean.
'Like a creeping mold that's spreading across the landscape': Separate dry areas around the world are merging into 'mega-drying' regions at an alarming rate, study finds
Unchecked groundwater extraction and climate change have dried continents significantly over the past 22 years, with 101 countries now losing fresh water to the ocean, research reveals.
Science news this week: A 400-year trip to Alpha Centauri and the malevolent AI that may make us consider it
Science news this week Aug. 9, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Massive comet trail may have transformed Earth's climate more than 12,000 years ago, tiny particles suggest
A massive comet trail may have caused climate upheaval on Earth more than 12,000 years ago, sparking the Younger Dryas.
What are the largest rainforests in the world?
Rainforests are home to half of the world's plant and animal species. Here are the five largest rainforests in the world.
Auroras may be visible from 18 states this weekend as solar storm barrels toward Earth
A geomagnetic storm could hit Earth Aug. 8 or 9, possibly bringing the dazzling northern lights with it.
Glaciers across North America and Europe have lost an 'unprecedented' amount of ice in the past 4 years
Glaciers in Washington, Montana, British Columbia, Alberta and the Swiss Alps have set grim records over the past four years, with both the annual amount of ice lost and the four-year average reaching all-time highs.
A parade of volcanoes is erupting in Russia following an 8.8 earthquake
Six Russian volcanoes erupted shortly after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck nearby, with a seventh possibly to follow.
Lake-filled impact crater in Africa transforms into a giant silver 'mirror' via rare phenomenon
Earth from space A 2024 astronaut photo shows a rare "sunglint" shining off Lake Iro and a nearby zig-zagging river in Chad. The shimmering bodies of water were likely both shaped by an ancient meteor impact.
