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The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 7:13 a.m. ET on Feb. 4. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event.  NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare — seen as the bright flash toward the upperContinue Reading

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Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a form that marine life could not easily use. This means more melting ice does not automatically boost carbon absorption. InContinue Reading

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Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Chilled New York City Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change ArticlesContinue Reading

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A House hearing exposed sharp divisions over whether loosening environmental laws and expanding logging will protect communities from catastrophic fires. Scientists urged a shift toward investing in fire-resilient homes and landscapes. By Katie Surma Lawmakers from both parties agreed at a congressional hearing Tuesday that the federal government must actContinue Reading

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Even in some of the most isolated corners of the Pacific, plastic pollution has quietly worked its way into the food web. A large analysis of fish caught around Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu found that roughly one in three contained microplastics, with Fiji standing out for especially high contamination.Continue Reading

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Welcome to Kennedy Space Center’s Master Plan Kennedy Space Center is completing an update of its Master Plan, which is a guiding document that helps guide long-term vision, future growth, and investment. A public-facing version of the plan will be available on this site once the update is complete andContinue Reading