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Image of the day: Dublin seen by Copernicus Sentinel-1C
Satellite Image: Dublin, Ireland
Image of the day: Dublin seen by Copernicus Sentinel-1CNews

Image of the day: Dublin seen by Copernicus Sentinel-1C

Dublin, Ireland, appears in striking detail in this radar image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite on 17 January 2025. As a major cultural and…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 24, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Bragança, a medieval gem in Portugal’s northeast
Satellite Image: Bragança, Portugal
Image of the day: Bragança, a medieval gem in Portugal’s northeastNews

Image of the day: Bragança, a medieval gem in Portugal’s northeast

Nestled in the far northeast of Portugal, Bragança is a city where history and nature intertwine. Its medieval castle, Castelo de Bragança, stands as a…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 17, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Panabo City, the Philippines
Satellite Image: Panabo City, the Philippines
Image of the day: Panabo City, the PhilippinesNews

Image of the day: Panabo City, the Philippines

The Philippines, one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, faces increasing risks from environmental pressures, including ground subsidence. This phenomenon, which causes gradual…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 13, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Latvia’s coastal city of Liepāja
Satellite image: Liepāja, Latvia
Image of the day: Latvia’s coastal city of LiepājaNews

Image of the day: Latvia’s coastal city of Liepāja

Liepāja, one of Latvia’s key port cities, is located on the country’s southwestern coast along the Baltic Sea. It is the largest city in the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 3, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Dokkum, a snowy view of Friesland
Satellite image: Dokkum, Netherlands (s. snow)
Image of the day: Dokkum, a snowy view of FrieslandNews

Image of the day: Dokkum, a snowy view of Friesland

Dokkum, a historic city in Friesland, Netherlands, lies near the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its tidal flats and barrier islands.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 1, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Terraced vines of the Moselle
Satellite image: The Moselle wine-growing region, Germany and Luxembourg
Image of the day: Terraced vines of the MoselleNews

Image of the day: Terraced vines of the Moselle

This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 23 October 2024, reveals the scenic Moselle wine region along the border between Luxembourg and Germany.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 23, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Belgium’s coldest winter night
Satellite image: Brussels, Belgium.
Image of the day: Belgium’s coldest winter nightNews

Image of the day: Belgium’s coldest winter night

On 17 February 2025, Belgium experienced its coldest night of the current meteorological winter, as recorded by the Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI). In Uccle, the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 21, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Panevėžys, Lithuania
Satellite image: Panevėžys, Lithuania
Image of the day: Panevėžys, LithuaniaNews

Image of the day: Panevėžys, Lithuania

Panevėžys, a key industrial and cultural center in northern Lithuania, stands at the crossroads of major European transport routes. The city is known for its…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 16, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Arctic landscapes of Kiruna, Sweden
Satellite Image: Kiruna Municipality, Sweden
Image of the day: Arctic landscapes of Kiruna, SwedenNews

Image of the day: Arctic landscapes of Kiruna, Sweden

Nestled in Swedish Lapland, Kiruna is Sweden’s northernmost and largest municipality, stretching across vast Arctic terrain. Located about 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 15, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: A shared cultural capital on the Italy-Slovenia border
Satellite image: Nova Gorica, Slovenia and Gorizia, Italy (s.culture)
Image of the day: A shared cultural capital on the Italy-Slovenia borderNews

Image of the day: A shared cultural capital on the Italy-Slovenia border

For nearly four decades, the European Capitals of Culture program has showcased the richness of European heritage, highlighting cities that use culture to shape their…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 8, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Niagara Falls partially frozen in Arctic blast
Satellite image: Niagara Falls partially frozen
Image of the day: Niagara Falls partially frozen in Arctic blastNews

Image of the day: Niagara Falls partially frozen in Arctic blast

A striking Copernicus Sentinel-2 image taken on 27 January 2025 captures the partially frozen Niagara Falls after an Arctic air mass swept through the region.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 31, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Singapore’s healing gardens
Satellite imagery: Singapore therapeutic hardens
Image of the day: Singapore’s healing gardensNews

Image of the day: Singapore’s healing gardens

Singapore, renowned for its visionary urban planning and abundant green spaces, is charting a new course in mental health tourism with its therapeutic gardens. These…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 20, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from space
Satellite image: Los Angeles wildfires, California, USA
Image of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from spaceNews

Image of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from space

As of 13 January 2025, three major wildfires have devastated Los Angeles, California, since igniting on 7 January. Strong winds continue to fuel the flames,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 13, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Chemnitz, Germany
Satellite image of Chemnitz, Germany
Image of the day: Chemnitz, GermanyNews

Image of the day: Chemnitz, Germany

Chemnitz, Germany, has been named one of the European Capitals of Culture for 2025, a prestigious title awarded by the European Commission to cities across…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 12, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacy
Satellite image of Toruń, Poland
Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacyNews

Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacy

Perched on the banks of the Vistula River in north-central Poland, Toruń boasts a legacy that intertwines history, science, and culture. As one of Poland’s…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 2, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Guimarães, the European Green Capital of 2026
Satellite image: Guimarães, Portugal
Image of the day: Guimarães, the European Green Capital of 2026News

Image of the day: Guimarães, the European Green Capital of 2026

Guimarães, Portugal, has been named the European Green Capital for 2026, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and innovative environmental policies. With over 70% of Europeans…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, Greenland
Satellite image: Greenland
Image of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, GreenlandNews

Image of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, Greenland

The new international airport in Nuuk, Greenland, marks a transformative moment for the Arctic region. Officially opened on 28 November 2024, the airport is set…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 22, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: November 22, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 22, 2024

Dynamic thermal niches of northeast Pacific groundfish reveal mixed futures A new study on northeast Pacific groundfish has provided critical insights into how these species…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 23, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: The EU Space Days live in Budapest
Satellite Image: Budapest
Image of the day: The EU Space Days live in BudapestNews

Image of the day: The EU Space Days live in Budapest

Budapest, Hungary’s capital and largest city, is situated along the banks of the Danube River, dividing the city into Buda and Pest. The western side,…
SourceSourceNovember 20, 2024 Full article
How cities can avoid overtourism before it hits
Digital Art - tourism, Hawaii
How cities can avoid overtourism before it hitsNews

How cities can avoid overtourism before it hits

Kathleen Andereck | Arizona State University in Tempe The best solution is prevention and a sustainable tourism plan goes a long way in managing the…
SourceSourceOctober 6, 2024 Full article
Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024
Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024News

Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024

Aarhus, Denmark, has secured the top position in the 2024 Happy City Index, a global ranking of urban well-being and happiness. This achievement highlights the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 26, 2024 Full article
Low-income cities will face severe health and infrastructure crises at 3°C warming
Beautiful landscape and cityscape of Seoul city
Low-income cities will face severe health and infrastructure crises at 3°C warmingScience

Low-income cities will face severe health and infrastructure crises at 3°C warming

As the world continues to warm, urban areas are increasingly at the forefront of the climate crisis. A recent analysis by the World Resources Institute…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024 Full article
Cities can curb floodplain development with existing tools
Cities can curb floodplain development with existing toolsClimate

Cities can curb floodplain development with existing tools

A recent paper published in Oxford Open Climate Change sheds light on an unexpected trend: many U.S. cities are successfully avoiding development in flood-prone areas,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024 Full article
Coastal cities must accelerate adaptation efforts to tackle climate change
Coastal cities must accelerate adaptation efforts to tackle climate changeClimate

Coastal cities must accelerate adaptation efforts to tackle climate change

Coastal cities, crucial to the global economy and societal functions, are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, necessitating rapid and comprehensive adaptation measures.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 28, 2024 Full article