About a month before the start of astronomical summer in the southern hemisphere, vast areas of sea ice were already painted blue with meltwater.
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An Unexpected Expanse of Sand in Alaska
Dune fields of interest to scientists who study the Red Planet stand out in the Kobuk Valley amid a backdrop of green.
California Appears to Be in for a Dry, Warm Winter
La Niña conditions in the Pacific Ocean may lead to sandals and sunglasses at Christmastime.
Mass Incarceration Results in Significant Increases in Industrial Emissions
Prison supply companies have continuously expanded their production in response to a growing incarcerated population.
How Can Cities Become Healthier, Greener, and More Equitable in the Future?
In a year marked by COVID-19, renewed calls for racial justice, a contentious presidential election, and an active wildfire and hurricane season, Penn experts share what’s needed to make urban areas more resilient to future crises.
Even Razor Clams on Sparsely Populated Olympic Coast Can't Escape Plastics, PSU Study Finds
The Pacific razor clam is one of the most sought-after shellfish in Washington.


