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World - / Aug 28, 2026 - Nasa sent 20 balloons over Antarctica in 2013 to track particles from space - High above the ice in Antarctica, a group of enormous balloons was quietly tracking a phenomenon that could not be seen from the ground. In January 2013, Nasa's BARREL mission sent 20 balloons drifting through the polar winds, carrying instruments

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World - / Aug 28, 2026 - In 2017, wildfire neared Roslyn; 9 years later, the town burned 500+ acres to prevent future fires - Washington communities are increasingly implementing prescribed burns as a strategy to mitigate wildfire risks. By imitating natural fire cycles, this method effectively decreases fuel accumulation. Roslyn, a town previously devastated by a wildfire, has embraced this practice extensively, fostering collaboration among various agencies and private landowners. This innovative strategy provides a fresh perspective on coexisting with wildfire threats.

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