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News
Jan. 27, 2021
Water is a finite resource, and the availability of freshwater can have major social impacts. Dr. Eric Sproles uses Earth observing data as part of his studies into water’s eco-social effects.
Data User Story
Jan. 7, 2021
NASA EOSDIS 2020 Data User Profile Yearbook showcases scientists, researchers, managers, and educators and the datasets that make their work possible.
Data User Story
Jan. 4, 2021
The fate of older sea ice in the Arctic may be key to the future of polar bears.
Feature Article
Dec. 28, 2020
Satellite data help sea-going oceanographers pursue an elusive ocean layer.
Feature Article
Dec. 28, 2020
Microscopic plastics infiltrate Arctic sea ice with unknown consequences for the ecosystem.
Feature Article
Dec. 28, 2020
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