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New Seafloor Map Helps Scientists Find New Features
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Published January 13, 2016
The recent discovery of the Mammerickx Microplate was made possible by new satellite-derived maps of the ocean floor.
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Soil Composition Across the U.S.
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Published January 9, 2016
The proportion of sand, silt, and clay contained in soil across the U.S. affects the amount of water it can hold.
Seafloor Features Are Revealed by the Gravity Field
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Published December 29, 2015
Scientists read the bumps on the ocean surface to understand the shape of the seafloor below.
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Counting the Carbon in Mexico’s Forests
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Published November 5, 2015
Mapping the density and location of tree cover can help the nation reduce deforestation and offset carbon emissions.
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The Waters are Rising on NASA’s Shores
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Published September 30, 2015
Global sea level rise poses very local challenges for the many NASA centers situated on U.S. coasts.
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Satellite Data Helps Migrating Birds
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Published September 25, 2015
To overcome a loss of wetland habitat, researchers turn to big data, binoculars, and rice paddies.
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NASA’s Front Porch View of Rising Seas
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Published September 8, 2015
The nation’s problem is also NASA’s problem: Half to two-thirds of our space infrastructure and assets stand within 5 meters of sea level.