Human Presence

Spotting Disruptions to Earth’s Vegetation
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Spotting Disruptions to Earth’s Vegetation

Using NASA data, researchers can track vegetation changes around the planet, not just in forests but also in grasslands and savannas like the Brazilian Cerrado.

Published Mar 11, 2025

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Alfred’s Strange and Destructive Journey
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Alfred’s Strange and Destructive Journey

The tropical cyclone took a sharp turn toward Australia’s east coast, bringing flooding and other hazards to an area that rarely sees this type of storm.

Published Mar 7, 2025

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The Arteries of Ashgabat
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The Arteries of Ashgabat

Nighttime lights reveal the structure of Turkmenistan’s capital city.

Published Feb 23, 2025

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A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate
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A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate

The farms and gardens of Mount Vernon played a central role in the life of America’s first president.  

Published Feb 17, 2025

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Mecca From Above
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Mecca From Above

Urban structures and the city’s Great Mosque stand out amid the hilly, desert landscape of western Saudi Arabia.

Published Feb 16, 2025

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