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Since the 1960s, blue jays have gradually extended their range past the Rocky Mountains into the western United States and Canada.
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This Bird is Not the Only Crested Jay West of the Rocky Mountains
Since the 1960s, blue jays have gradually extended their range past the Rocky Mountains into the western United States and Canada.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Researchers using models and historical records estimate that up to 11% of all bird species have gone extinct since the Late Pleistocene.

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Human-Driven Extinction of Birds
Researchers using models and historical records estimate that up to 11% of all bird species have gone extinct since the Late Pleistocene.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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A study of 135,153 vascular plant species predicts that by 2070, 33-68% of land on Earth will experience significant phytoclimate changes.

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Forecasting Phytoclimates
A study of 135,153 vascular plant species predicts that by 2070, 33-68% of land on Earth will experience significant phytoclimate changes.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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GIS data: mud volcanoes in shallow seas

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GIS Data: Underwater Mud Volcanoes in Shallow Seas
A global dataset of 700 mud volcanoes was recently published by geologists from Sapienza University.
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July 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Explore the city-regions dataset from FAO
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Explore the City-Regions Dataset from FAO
FAO’s global dataset maps access to towns and cities of all sizes within realistic travel times, highlighting patterns of urban interconnectedness.
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July 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Since the 1960s, more and more crows have been abandoning their rural winter roosts in favor of cities and towns.

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The Growth of Crows in Cities
Since the 1960s, more and more crows have been abandoning their rural winter roosts in favor of cities and towns.
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July 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Study: water can take years to seep out of mountains

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Water Can Take Years to Seep out of Mountains
Groundwater stored over many years is a significant contributor to streamflow in Western United States mountains according to a published study.
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July 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Study models how the behavior of waves affects blue carbon storage

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Study Models How the Behavior of Waves Affects Blue Carbon Storage
Bubbles created by the movement of waves can influence how much carbon dioxide is absorbed by the ocean.
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July 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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NatureServe has developed an updated 30-meter hexagon map of regional ecosystems in the contiguous United States and adjacent areas.

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High Resolution Ecosystem Map of the Contiguous United States and Adjacent Areas
NatureServe has developed an updated 30-meter hexagon map of regional ecosystems in the contiguous United States and adjacent areas.
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July 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Mapping buildings in 2.5D using ArcGIS Pro
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Mapping Buildings in 2.5D Using ArcGIS Pro
Learn how to find and use building footprint data from OpenStreetMap to create a 2.5D map in ArcGIS Pro.
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June 29, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Discover the highest point in each U.S. state.
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Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Discover the highest point in each U.S. state.
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June 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Learn about the highest 11 mountains in the United States.

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The Highest 11 Mountains in the United States
Learn about the highest 11 mountains in the United States.
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June 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Moonbows, like rainbows, happen when light passes through water vapor in the sky.

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Exploring Rainbows and Moonbows
Rainbows and moonbows occur when light is refracted through drops of water in the sky.
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June 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Researchers are studying how wolves shape forests by limiting beaver foraging, keeping them close to water to avoid predation.
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How the Beaver-Wolf Dynamic Modifies Forests
Researchers are studying how wolves shape forests by limiting beaver foraging, keeping them close to water to avoid predation.
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June 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Researchers used synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data from colocated satellites to estimate tree canopy height.

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Measuring Tree Height With a Two-Satellite Constellation
Researchers used synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data from colocated satellites to estimate tree canopy height.
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June 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Telling the difference between a canyon and a mountain on aerial or satellite imagery can sometimes be tricky due to an optical illusion known as relief inversion.

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Relief Inversion
When looking at aerial and satellite imagery, telling the difference between a canyon and a mountain can sometimes be tricky due to an optical illusion.
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June 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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GraphCast is a Google DeepMind effort that uses deep learning to improve medium-range weather forecasting.

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Weather Forecasting Using Artificial Intelligence
GraphCast is a Google DeepMind effort that uses deep learning to improve medium-range weather forecasting.
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June 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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UniTS is a tool designed to simplify the process of using multiple time series datasets created over different time periods and for different geographic resolutions.

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Adapting Time Series Data for Earth Observation
UniTS is a tool designed to simplify the process of using multiple time series datasets created over different time periods and for different geographic resolutions.
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June 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Researchers used satellite imagery to map Antarctica’s penguin population by estimating their numbers based on the large guano stains left behind.

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Tracking Penguin Colonies Through Their Droppings
Researchers are using satellite imagery to map Antarctica’s penguin population by estimating their numbers based on the large guano stains left behind.
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June 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Fast ice, found in both polar regions, is sea ice that attaches to coasts, icebergs, ice shelves, or the ocean floor.
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Understanding Fast Ice in Polar Ecosystems and Climate Dynamics
Fast ice, found in both polar regions, is sea ice that attaches to coasts, icebergs, ice shelves, or the ocean floor.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Learn how to find URLs for older feature and map servers hosted on ArcGIS Online so they can be added to QGIS.

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How to Find the URL to an ArcGIS Online Web Map and Add it to QGIS
Learn how to find URLs for older feature and map servers hosted on ArcGIS Online so they can be added to QGIS.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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By tagging seals with specialized sensors, researchers can map Antarctic ocean currents, heat distribution, and assess the health of marine ecosystems.

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Using Seals to Track Ocean Currents
By tagging seals with specialized sensors, researchers can map Antarctic ocean currents, heat distribution, and assess the health of marine ecosystems.
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June 9, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Steep slopes cause water to flow more quickly, increasing erosion and carving channels that eventually form tributaries.

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Slope Steepness and the Formation of Single-sided River Tributaries
Steep slopes cause water to flow more quickly, increasing erosion and carving channels that eventually form tributaries.
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June 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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A study found that about 25% of Europe could benefit from rewilding, the process of restoring natural ecosystems and wildlife.

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Study: 25% of Europe Could Be Rewilded
A study found that about 25% of Europe could benefit from rewilding, the process of restoring natural ecosystems and wildlife.
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June 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Fire-triggered thunderstorms called pyroCbs, short for pyrocumulonimbus clouds, is on the rise.

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Understanding the Increase in PyroCbs: Wildfire Thunderstorms
Fire-triggered thunderstorms called pyroCbs (pyrocumulonimbus clouds), is on the rise.
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June 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM