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NASA News: February 2007

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  1. NASA's THEMIS Mission Launched to Study Geomagnetic Substorms February 17, 2007

    NASA successfully launched spacecraft that will help resolve the mystery of what triggers geomagnetic substorms.

  2. Joint NASA Study Reveals Leaks In Antarctic 'Plumbing System' February 15, 2007

    Scientists using NASA satellites have discovered an extensive network of waterways beneath a fast-moving Antarctic ice stream that provide clues as to how "leaks" in the system impact sea level and the world's largest ice sheet.

  3. NASA Study Finds Warmer Future Could Bring Droughts February 12, 2007

    NASA scientists may have discovered how a warmer climate in the future could increase droughts in certain parts of the world, including the southwest United States.

  4. 2006 Was Earth's Fifth Warmest Year February 8, 2007

    NASA climatologists have found that 2006 was the fifth warmest year in the past century.

  5. Satellites and Sea Lions: Working Together to Improve Ocean Models February 6, 2007

    Electronic sensors are not only tracking sea creatures, they are also collecting valuable data on temperature and salinity conditions to improve ocean models.