NASA takes 23000-foot view of the world's coral reefs
Coral reefs have almost always been studied up close, by scientists in the water looking at small portions of larger reefs to gather data and knowledge about the larger ecosystems. But NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is taking a step back and getting a wider view, from about 23,000 feet above. NASA and top scientists from around the world are launching a three-year campaign Thursday to gather new data on coral reefs like never before. Using specially designed instruments mounted on high-flyin..>> view originalWhy Michigan's new water plan is about more than Flint
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Monday, June 13, 2016
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