Oct. 11, 2019, marks the 25th anniversary of the end of a space mission that transformed the way we use radar to observe large-scale environmental processes on our home planet.
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Study Finds Topsoil is Key Harbinger of Lead Exposure Risks for Children
Lead exposure is a critical environmental justice issue, according to researchers.
Hydrologic Simulation Models That Inform Policy Decisions Are Difficult to Interpret Correctly
Hydrologic models that simulate natural systems can help predict and manage water resources.
Lakes Worldwide Are Experiencing More-Severe Algal Blooms; Climate Change Is Likely Hampering Recovery Efforts
Researchers analyzed decades of satellite imagery to review more data than in previous studies.
Astronomy Picture of the Day - Planet Earth at Blue Hour
Nature photographers and other fans of planet Earth always look forward to the blue hour.
Clay Minerals Call the Shots With Carbon
Clay minerals suspended in seawater binds sedimentary organic carbon to their mineral surfaces. But the quantity of carbon that is bound and the source of that carbon very much depends on the clay mineral in question.