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Arctic sea ice reached record lows in 2011
Arctic sea ice losses during 2011 were the second-greatest in the satellite record dating back to 1979, according to an official NSIDC report.
October 7, 2011
Global photosynthesis and a new calculation
Scientists led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography found forests might be taking up more atmospheric CO2 during photosynthesis than previously thought.
October 6, 2011
Genetically engineered canola grows wild across North Dakota
Large, persistent populations of genetically engineered canola are growing along roadsides throughout North Dakota, says study.
October 6, 2011
Stewardship by fire in South African park restores grassland
Newly released NASA images show good Earth stewardship - via fire - in Kruger National Park in South Africa. Read more about it here.
October 5, 2011
Using Landsat to monitor our water use from space
Monitoring our water use from space with pinpoint accuracy, even at the scale of individual fields. Read more about LandSat with Martha Anderson.
October 4, 2011
Two tornadoes strike South Africa
Two tornadoes hit parts of South Africa on October 2, 2011. At least 150 people were injured and one person dead in Duduza and Ficksburg, South Africa.
October 3, 2011
Ophelia packs powerful winds as it pushes into Newfoundland
Ophelia has now weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it pushes into Newfoundland today. Its winds still pack a punch at 70 miles per hour.
October 3, 2011
2011 Arctic sea ice minimum second-lowest in satellite record
Watch for the official announcement about 2011 Arctic sea ice minimum, coming soon. Expect to hear that 2011 proved to be a year of extreme melt.
October 2, 2011
Bioluminescent surf at San Diego beaches in September, 2011
During the last week of September 2011, the coastline of San Diego County had bioluminescent surf that appeared lit from within by tiny sea creatures. See the videos.
October 1, 2011
Moon’s shadow, like a ship, creates waves in Earth’s atmosphere
During a solar eclipse, the moon's shadow creates waves in Earth's atmosphere, much as a ship moving through the ocean creates waves at its bow and stern.
October 1, 2011
