Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas 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 ofContinue Reading
Fifty days have passed since Hurricane Melissa ravaged Jamaica, leaving behind an unprecedented trail of destruction. Continue Reading
The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs didn’t keep life down for long. New research shows that microscopic plankton began evolving into new species within just a few thousand years—and possibly in under 2,000 years—after the disaster. Scientists uncovered this rapid rebound by using a rare isotope marker toContinue Reading
The governor’s office said the city’s two main reservoirs could dry up by May, much sooner than previous timelines. But authorities still offer no plan for curtailment of water use. By Dylan Baddour City officials in Corpus Christi on Tuesday released modeling that showed emergency cuts to water demand couldContinue Reading
NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, stands vertical inside the Vehicle Assembly building on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as preparations continue for rollout to Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Artemis II test flight willContinue Reading
4 min read NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight As its team prepared for second flight, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft underwent engine run testing on Thursday, March 12, at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. NASA/Jim Ross NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a stepContinue Reading
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community SAVE THE DATE: Pre-Proposal… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources SAVE THE DATE: Pre-Proposal Workshop for HWO Instrument Concept Studies Solicitation 17 March 2026 May 4th – 5th,Continue Reading
3 Min Read Dim Delights in Cancer Another Hubble view of the outskirts of Messier 44 shows a variety of bright stars and many background galaxies. Credits: NASA, ESA and C. Scarlata (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities); Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America) Cancer the Crab is aContinue Reading
A collapse of the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica would sharply accelerate sea-level rise in coastal cities.Continue Reading
As our climate reporter Raymond Zhong wraps up his reporting trip to Antarctica, he reflects on how the collapse of the Thwaites Glacier could redraw coastlines and displace millions of people in some of the world’s fastest-growing cities.Continue Reading
NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir’s reflection is captured in a spacesuit helmet visor. The visor assembly is coated with a microscopic layer of gold that reflects infrared radiation to protect an astronaut’s eyes while allowing visible light to pass through. Meir was working inside the InternationalContinue Reading
Darius Mahasin Research Associate Affiliation– NASA Ames Research Center Division– Human Systems Integration Division (TH) Email– darius.r.mahasin@nasa.gov The post Darius Mahasin appeared first on NASA Science., Read MoreContinue Reading
The move happened as the agency shed thousands of workers. Critics and ex-employees say the administrative staff driven out were crucial for maintaining operations. By Jake Bolster, Peter Aldhous One year into President Traitor 47’s second term, the Department of the Interior is in turmoil, hobbling many of the agenciesContinue Reading