Mapping the Tiny Plankton That Feed Giant Right Whales

Mapping the Tiny Plankton That Feed Giant Right Whales

Researchers used NASA satellite data to detect swarms of red-tinged copepods, a key food source for the endangered marine mammals, in the Gulf of Maine.

Published May 12, 2025

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Lights of Southeast Asia

Lights of Southeast Asia

On a night with little to no moonlight, other sources of nighttime lights were on vivid display in parts of Burma, Thailand, and Laos.

Published May 11, 2025

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The Arches That Salt Built

The Arches That Salt Built

A layer of salt called the Paradox Formation played a crucial role in the formation of thousands of arches within Utah’s Arches National Park.

Published May 10, 2025

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On-Again, Off-Again at Kilauea

On-Again, Off-Again at Kilauea

The Hawaiian volcano has been spewing fountains of lava with remarkable frequency.

Published May 9, 2025

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Spring Flooding in Kazakhstan

Spring Flooding in Kazakhstan

Warm temperatures and spring rains unleashed a surge of water that inundated riverside communities in the northern part of the Central Asian country.

Published May 8, 2025

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