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Faster Detection of Forest Loss
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Scientists pioneered a new system that combines data from multiple Earth-observing satellites to identify forest clearing up to 100 days…

Apr 6, 2026
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Sailing for Science: A 50-Day Mission to Study the Southern Ocean  
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Emmanuel Boss, Ph.D., University of Maine For 50 days during the 2026 Austral summer (January to March), the PlanktoSpace team of 18 scientists, crew members, and…

Apr 1, 2026
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Satellite Spots a Spawn
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The activity of herring around Vancouver Island in British Columbia brightened coastal waters enough to be detectable from space.

Mar 27, 2026
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A Fault Line in Full Bloom
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Plains around the San Andreas Fault and across Carrizo Plain National Monument are awash with yellow as wildflowers bloom.

Mar 23, 2026
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Australia’s “Red Centre” Turns Green
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Abundant rainfall in February and March 2026 transformed the desert landscape of Central Australia.

Mar 19, 2026
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A Bit of Gray on an Emerald Isle
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Ireland is best known for its many greens, but the striking grays of the island's Burren region also stand out…

Mar 17, 2026
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Ailing “Megaberg” Sparks Surge of Microscopic Life
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As Iceberg A-23A disintegrated, it shed meltwater that helped fuel an extensive phytoplankton bloom in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Mar 6, 2026
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NASA Is Helping Bring Giant Tortoises Back to the Galápagos
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Giant tortoises are returning to Floreana Island after more than 150 years, guided by NASA data that shows suitable areas…

Feb 20, 2026
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Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia
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From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two…

Feb 2, 2026
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