Intriguing Image of the Week

Micro-Organisms Spice up Lake Color
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Micro-Organisms Spice up Lake Color

High in Argentina’s Andes Mountains, Laguna (lake) Verde shows off a range of colors created by a host of microscopic organisms in this astronaut photo taken from the International Space Station.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & TRENDS

ESA Biomass Mission Proceeds Despite Challenges ESA Biomass Mission Proceeds Despite Challenges
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Fire Severity Mapped from Space Fire Severity Mapped from Space
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Glaciers and ice caps are excellent recorders of climate change, but satellites show that when they recede quickly, they can become potent symbols of warming trends throughout the world. Read more »
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