NASA's THEMIS Mission Launched to Study Geomagnetic Substorms
February 17 — NASA successfully launched spacecraft that will help resolve the mystery of what triggers geomagnetic substorms. More

Joint NASA Study Reveals Leaks In Antarctic 'Plumbing System'
February 15 — 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. More

NASA Study Finds Warmer Future Could Bring Droughts
February 12 — 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. More

2006 Was Earth's Fifth Warmest Year
February 8 — NASA climatologists have found that 2006 was the fifth warmest year in the past century. More

Satellites and Sea Lions: Working Together to Improve Ocean Models
February 6 — Electronic sensors are not only tracking sea creatures, they are also collecting valuable data on temperature and salinity conditions to improve ocean models. More

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