NSIDC supports research into our world's frozen realms: the snow, ice, glacier, frozen ground, and climate interactions that make up Earth's cryosphere. Scientific data, whether taken in the field or relayed from satellites orbiting Earth, form the foundation for the scientific research that informs the world about our planet and our climate systems.

Sustainable Landscape Architecture + Innovative Environmental Design

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Backpacking gear reviews, gear lists, trip reports, and resources for lightweight hiking and ultralight hiking and camping.

Edward Tufte home page for books, posters, sculpture, fine art and one-day course: Presenting Data and Information

A level-headed, open-minded look at strange phenomena: Bigfoot, UFOs, ghosts, paranormal investigations, cryptozoology, monsters and mystery animals