Explorer 1 – 60 Years of Earth Observations
2026-02-12
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NASA, SpaceX Work Toward Friday Morning Crew-12 Launch
2026-02-12
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company’s Dragon spacecraft on top is seen on the launch pad at sunset at Space Launch Complex 40 as preparations continue for the Crew-12 mission, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA/Aubrey Gemignani NASA and SpaceX teamsContinue Reading
‘The Sky Isn’t Falling’: Providing Perspective on the Data Center Boom
2026-02-12
States are well-equipped to deal with data centers, and a new forecast shows what will drive growth in global electricity demand. By Dan Gearino The rise of AI data centers has sparked panic about how to provide enough electricity to support new development without overheating the planet and saddling everyoneContinue Reading
ROSES-25: D.6 APRA and D.7 SAT TBD Placeholders
2026-02-12
Physics of the Cosmos … Physics of the Cosmos Community ROSES-25: D.6 APRA and D.7 SAT… About Community Program Analysis Group (PhysPAG) Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Science Gaps Early Career Workshops Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources ROSES-25: D.6 APRA and D.7 SAT TBD Placeholders;Continue Reading
Save the Date: AAS 248, 14-18 June 2026
2026-02-12
Physics of the Cosmos … Physics of the Cosmos Community Save the Date: AAS 248, 14-18… About Community Program Analysis Group (PhysPAG) Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Science Gaps Early Career Workshops Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources Save the Date: AAS 248 on 14-18 June 2026;Continue Reading
Save the Date: Innovation for Astrophysics Missions Workshop
2026-02-12
Physics of the Cosmos … Physics of the Cosmos Community Save the Date: Innovation for… About Community Program Analysis Group (PhysPAG) Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Science Gaps Early Career Workshops Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources Save the Date: Innovation for Astrophysics Missions Workshop 27-28Continue Reading
NASA Flies Through a Volcanic Laboratory: Rincón de la Vieja
2026-02-12
By Milan Loiacono In this composite image, Costa Rica Airborne research on foresT Ecosystem Response to volcanic emissions (CRATER) science principal investigator Jay Tomlin launches the S2 Black Swift uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) into the sky at Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica, during the 2025 campaign. NASA/Milan Loiacono An ecologist, a volcanologist, and aContinue Reading
Snowball Earth was not completely frozen, new study reveals
2026-02-12
Even when Earth was locked in its most extreme deep freeze, the planet’s climate may not have been as silent and still as once believed. New research from ancient Scottish rocks reveals that during Snowball Earth — when ice sheets reached the tropics and the planet resembled a giant snowballContinue Reading
The quest to warn everyone on Earth about deadly weather
2026-02-12
People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives. (Image credit: Ryan Kellman)Continue Reading
New Mexico demands fix for federal nuclear waste management
2026-02-12
The state will also fine the Department of Energy millions for violating groundwater standards. The post New Mexico demands fix for federal nuclear waste management appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
A ‘ticking environmental time bomb’: Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests
2026-02-12
Ecologist Greta Wengert warns that illegal cannabis grows are polluting California’s public lands.Continue Reading
N.C. Judge Upholds the State’s Limits on 1,4-Dioxane Pollution in Utilities’ Wastewater
2026-02-12
The chemical, used in solvents, degreasers and some consumer products, is a likely carcinogen that can harm the liver and kidneys. By Lisa Sorg A Wake County Superior Court judge has ruled against the cities of Asheboro, Greensboro and Reidsville, concluding that state environmental regulators can legally limit the amountContinue Reading
Reaching Top Speed in the Dolomites
2026-02-11
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Reaching Top Speed in the… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of ChangeContinue Reading