“The Blue Marble” is the first fully illuminated photograph of Earth taken from outer space in 1972 by the Apollo 17 crew as they made their way to the moon. Though blurry and partial images of Earth, ...

Editor’s Note: In Snap, we look at the power of a single photograph, chronicling stories about how both modern and historical images have been made. On Christmas Eve in 1972, humanity received a gift: ...

Nasa’s new ‘Blue Marble’ photograph, taken on December 8 2022. DSCOVR/NASA, Author provided (no reuse) The first photos taken of Earth from space were momentous historical events. In 1966, the robotic ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The iconic blue-and-white Delft tile, with origins in 16th-century Netherlands, is making a major return in 2026 home design, staying true to its historic look. Often paired with luxurious materials ...