July 21, 2026

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Why Maine’s Sandy Shorelines Turn Jagged

Why Maine’s Sandy Shorelines Turn Jagged

Differences in the underlying bedrock and how rivers distribute sediment make the coastlines west of Portland look unlike those northeast of the city.

Shaping the Emerald City

Shaping the Emerald City

The hills and basins of Seattle, Washington, have been sculpted by glaciers and modified by humans.

A Tide-Fueled Trove of Biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau

A Tide-Fueled Trove of Biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau

The expansive mudflats, sandy beaches, and mangrove forests of the Bijagós archipelago support an array of migratory shorebirds and large numbers of sea turtles.

Ontario Wildfire Smoke Moves East

Ontario Wildfire Smoke Moves East

Canadian wildfires sent plumes of smoke streaming over Ontario, Quebec, and parts of the U.S. Midwest and Northeast.

Heat Dome Broils the Western U.S.

Heat Dome Broils the Western U.S.

A ridge of high pressure fueled record-breaking temperatures in Montana, Utah, and Wyoming on July 12, 2026.

More from NASA Earth Science

A new study, funded by NASA, found that giant sequoias were nearly four times more likely to survive extreme wildfires in forests that have been managed with prescribed burns, which decrease tree mortality.

Landslides in Alaska. Air quality in Atlanta. Fire clouds out West. From the Arctic fringes to farm country, NASA’s newest class of suborbital Earth Venture missions is gearing up to deliver science that will benefit communities in the United States and beyond. 

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