An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this nadir photograph of the Salta Province in northern Argentina while in orbit over South America.
Rivers of the Andean Foothills
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Grappling with Thailand’s Seasonal Haze
Each year in January and February, satellites begin to detect waves of smoke and fire in Southeast Asia, particularly in highland forests in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Magnetic Avalanche Triggered by Quantum Effects
Iron screws and other so-called ferromagnetic materials are made up of atoms with electrons that act like little magnets.
Canada Lynx Historic Range in US Likely Wider than Previously Thought
A broader past could mean a brighter future for Canada lynx in the U.S., according to recent research.
Manganese's Surprising Role in Soil Carbon Sequestration
Manganese in the soil of boreal forests has been found to work against the carbon storage capacity of these crucial northern habitats.
Genomic Research May Be Key to Understanding Cancer Resistance in Tasmanian Devils
Over the past 30 years, Australia’s Tasmanian devil population has been afflicted with an infectious cancer that has pushed the species to near extinction.
