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Sandstorm Seen from Space

Over the weekend, images of a massive sand and dust storm in China were captured from space. A strong storm system swept sand and dust from the arid terrain of Inner Mongolia thousands of miles. Visibility was reduced and the air quality was poor in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Taiwan as the yellow dust rolled [...]

Could El Niño be to blame for Sea Lions disappearing?

If you’ve ever been to San Francisco, chances are you’ve been to Fisherman’s Wharf and stopped off at Pier 39 to check out one of the city’s most famous tourist attractions, the sea lions. Hundreds of sea lions call Pier 39 home, but since last fall the population has decreased dramatically. Sea lions are migratory [...]