New attribution research shows how extra heat in the atmosphere can turn thunderstorms into factories for dangerous, softball-size hail. By Bob Berwyn Regions that are often pummeled by severe storms—like the Midwestern United States under last weekend’s powerful thunderstorms and deadly tornadoes—could also face the threat of more extreme hail. Continue Reading
Geese’s iconic “V” formations and trademark squawks can be seen and heard overhead as they go back and forth to the south through the year. But what does it take for such a long trip? (Image credit: Charlie Neibergall)Continue Reading
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Governments and companies constantly face decisions about how to allocate finite amounts of money to clean energy technologies that can make a difference to the world’s climate, its economies, and to society as a whole. The process is inherently uncertain, but research has been shown to help predict which technologiesContinue Reading
In many states, homeowners with “excellent” credit scores are charged less for home insurance than those with worse scores, even if they live in a disaster-prone area.Continue Reading
The writer and activist Rebecca Solnit on how political change happens and taking the long view.Continue Reading
Alaska’s glacial lakes are growing as glaciers retreat out of basins. These lakes will change desolate glacial rivers into thriving salmon habitat., Read MoreContinue Reading
Global warming has picked up speed in the past decade, according to a new analysis from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). By removing short term natural influences such as El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles from temperature records, researchers uncovered a clear acceleration in the planet’sContinue Reading
Carmen Roberts Research Associate, Human-Computer Interaction and Airspace Operations Laboratory Affiliation– NASA Ames Research Center Division– Human Systems Integration Division (TH) Phone– 650-604-3236 Email– carmen.t.roberts@nasa.gov The post Carmen Roberts appeared first on NASA Science., Read MoreContinue Reading
Subsonic Flight Demonstrator Project The purpose of the Subsonic Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project is to engage with industry and other government organizations to identify, select, and mature key airframe technologies—such as new wing designs—that have a high probability of transition to the next‑generation single‑aisle-seat class airliner. Learn More About theContinue Reading
1 min read About Subsonic Flight Demonstrator (SFD) Project NASA / Scott Anders / Lillian Gipson / Rich Wahls The purpose of the Subsonic Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project is to engage with industry and other government organizations to identify, select, and mature key airframe technologies, such as new wing designs, thatContinue Reading
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. The aircraft’s first flight marks the start of flight testing for NASA’s Quesst mission, the result of years of design, integration, and ground testing andContinue Reading
Possible scenarios could include significant water reductions in lower-basin states or creating new incentives for states to conserve water. Scott Franz, KUNC The sluggish Colorado River negotiations have entered a new phase: Long and fiery letter writing.Continue Reading