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NASA helps search for “extinct” woodpecker

Unlike its more famous cartoon cousin Woody the Woodpecker, the ivory-billed woodpecker is thought to be extinct, or so most experts have believed for over half a century. But last…

Formation of clouds linked to air pollution

Cloud formation linked to air pollution Cloud formation linked to air pollution NASA July 13, 2006 NASA scientists have determined that the formation of clouds is affected by the lightness…

Ozone hole recovery slower than expected

Ozone hole recovery slower than expected Ozone hole recovery slower than expected NASA June 29, 2006 Scientists from NASA and other agencies have concluded that the ozone hole over the…

Satellite image of floods in Northern California

Satellite image of floods in Northern California Courtesy of NASA Satellite image of floods in Northern California NASA release January 6, 2006 Northern California ushered in 2006 with a series…

Satellite image of fires in Oklahoma and Texas

Satellite image of fires in Oklahoma and Texas Courtesy of NASA Satellite image of fires in Oklahoma and Texas NASA release January 2, 2006 Drought, high temperatures, and strong winds…

Greenland ice cap melting faster finds NASA

Greenland ice cap melting faster finds NASA Greenland ice cap melting faster finds NASA NASA release December 26, 2005 In the first direct, comprehensive mass survey of the entire Greenland…

NASA offers assistance to hurricane victims

NASA assists hurricane victims NASA assists hurricane victims NASA release September 7, 2005 NASA science instruments and Earth-orbiting satellites are providing detailed insight about the environmental impact caused by Hurricane…