Seasonal Breakup in the Amundsen Gulf

Seasonal Breakup in the Amundsen Gulf

Sea ice in the gulf, the gateway to the Northwest Passage, is fracturing and drifting westward into the Beaufort Sea.

Published Jun 16, 2025

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Egypt’s Mediterranean Coast

Egypt’s Mediterranean Coast

An astronaut photographed Alexandria’s coastal development, agricultural zones, harbors, and salt ponds.

Published Jun 15, 2025

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A Seaweed Economy Tied to the Tides

A Seaweed Economy Tied to the Tides

Farming of this valuable product has become common in recent decades in the waters of Tanzania’s Pemba Island.

Published Jun 14, 2025

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Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa

Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa

A powerful weather system brought heavy snow to southern African mountains, plus high winds and flooding to the lowlands.

Published Jun 13, 2025

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Field of Soy Dreams in Illinois 

Field of Soy Dreams in Illinois 

The Midwest state has flat land, fertile soils, and the nation’s largest soybean harvest.  

Published Jun 12, 2025

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