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San Francisco’s Metropolitan Mosaic
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Urban development, green spaces, and maritime activity converge in this Northern California city.

Jun 9, 2026
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Painting the Growing Season in the Maize Triangle
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Radar data from an agricultural area in South Africa, shown in a vivid color palette, reveal crop types and how…

May 29, 2026
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A Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes
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Wild disturbances are on the rise, while land disturbed by human activity has been decreasing.

May 28, 2026
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Belts of Green in the Washington Suburbs
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Along the northeast side of the Capital Beltway in Maryland, green spaces weave through the developed landscape.

Apr 22, 2026
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Thailand’s Krabi Coast
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The coastal province features striking tropical karst landscapes and sandy beaches alongside a mix of natural land cover and developed…

Apr 20, 2026
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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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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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North America’s Greenhouse Hub
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The expansion of greenhouses in southern Ontario is changing the appearance of the land surface—and the night sky.

Jan 20, 2026
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The Erie Canal Turns 200
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The colossal project created a valuable connection between the U.S. interior and the Atlantic Ocean when it opened in October…

Sep 29, 2025
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