The newly launched Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite has captured an image you wouldn't expect – a spectacular view of the Moon. While the satellite is typically focused on Earth Observation, this image was acquired on 20 September as part of its calibration process. The Moon’s stable and well-known light intensity provides a perfect reference...

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On 23 September 2024, Hurricane John, a Category 3 storm, made landfall on Mexico’s southern coast, bringing winds of 190 kilometres per hour. By 24 September, the hurricane had weakened to a tropical depression with winds of 55 kilometres per hour. In its wake, John left behind damaged infrastructure and power outages. At least three people...

Crime scenes are not always confined to dark alleyways and abandoned warehouses—sometimes they are hidden in plain sight. Environmental crimes are illegal activities which directly harm the environment, often resulting in significant damage to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. 

During the night of 22 September 2024, the air temperature in the town of Narsarsuaq in southern Greenland reached a record high of 15.3°C. This was the hottest September night in the area's recorded history and one of the highest minimum temperatures ever recorded in Greenland.  High temperatures continued throughout the following days....