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Trump administration cancels lease for NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies lab in New York City
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The Trump administration has canceled the New York City lease of the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, a leading NASA climate-studying organization.

Climate change is officially the leading threat to imperiled species in the United States
By Stefanie Waldek published
For the first time, scientists have identified climate change as the top driver of human-caused biodiversity loss among species protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Earth Day: What is it and why does it matter?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Earth Day highlights the actions we can take to address environmental problems.

Tax Day in space: How do astronauts pay taxes off Earth?
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Reference Paying taxes in space is a necessity, no matter where you happen to be visiting. This is what U.S. astronauts and other space fliers can expect.

The newest GOES weather satellite in NOAA's fleet is now fully operational (video)
By Meredith Garofalo published
The powerful GOES-19 satellites, one of the most advanced ever built, has taken on a new name.

Elon Musk's DOGE team given 'alarming degree' of access to NASA systems, House Democrats say
By Monisha Ravisetti published
"None of these three individuals possess the slightest background or experience in space policy or government service."

Trump administration's NOAA layoffs affected the space weather service that tracks solar storms
By Meredith Garofalo published
Experts share why Trump-mandated cuts to the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center share is a big deal.

'Major disruption' has caused Arctic polar vortex to slide off North Pole, scientists say
By Sascha Pare published
A sudden stratospheric warming event reversed the winds that make up the northern polar vortex on March 9. A new animation shows the vortex also moved away from the Arctic towards Europe.
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