Painting the Growing Season in the Maize Triangle
Painting the Growing Season in the Maize Triangle

Radar data from an agricultural area in South Africa, shown in a vivid color palette, reveal crop types and how they changed during the Southern Hemisphere’s growing season.

America’s Emerald Isle
America’s Emerald Isle

Beaver Island is one in a string of verdant and scenic jewels in a northern Lake Michigan archipelago.

Fiery Fall Color in Southern Chile
Fiery Fall Color in Southern Chile

The beech forests of southern Patagonia put on vibrant autumn displays.

Thailand’s Krabi Coast
Thailand’s Krabi Coast

The coastal province features striking tropical karst landscapes and sandy beaches alongside a mix of natural land cover and developed areas.

Searching for Selenite
Searching for Selenite

Oklahoma’s Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge attracts rare and diverse species—and enthusiasts looking for a distinct type of crystallized gypsum.

Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia
Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia

From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.

The West Faces Snow Drought
The West Faces Snow Drought

Very wet—but very warm—weather in the western U.S. has left many mountainous regions looking at substantial snowpack deficits.