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Mnemiopsis leidyi is a species of ctenophore, or comb jelly, that is native to the western Atlantic Ocean and invasive in many European seas.

A Spread of Green

People and heat spread north into Arctic permafrost.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
Mountain glaciers, such as Colony Glacier in Alaska, often terminate in a lake.

A Glacial Pace

Satellites keep an eye on ice loss and gain in Alaska.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
the Melville, Mapple, and Crane Glaciers; Jorum Glacier is in the foreground.

After the Larsen B

Researchers study the aftermath of the collapse of an Antarctic ice shelf to find out what might happen next.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
Haze from smoke and dust aerosols can interfere with ultraviolet radiation reaching Earth, an effect that may be increasingly important as global temperatures rise.

Aerosols Over Australia

Researchers explore the links between atmospheric aerosols, climate change, and ultraviolet rays.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
Headshot of gallo standing outside against a car.

Kevin Gallo

Who Uses NASA Earth Science Data? Kevin Gallo, to improve radar and satellite estimations of hail size and damage.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
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Katherine Pitts

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Katherine Pitts, to study the impacts of climate change and analyze remotely-sensed geophysical data.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
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Dr. Nancy French

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Nancy French, to study the effects of wildfires on forest ecosystems.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
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