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Soil Composition Across the U.S.
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Published January 9, 2016
The proportion of sand, silt, and clay contained in soil across the U.S. affects the amount of water it can hold.
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Seafloor Features Are Revealed by the Gravity Field
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Published December 29, 2015
Scientists read the bumps on the ocean surface to understand the shape of the seafloor below.
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Counting the Carbon in Mexico’s Forests
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Published November 5, 2015
Mapping the density and location of tree cover can help the nation reduce deforestation and offset carbon emissions.
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The Waters are Rising on NASA’s Shores
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Published September 30, 2015
Global sea level rise poses very local challenges for the many NASA centers situated on U.S. coasts.
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Satellite Data Helps Migrating Birds
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Published September 25, 2015
To overcome a loss of wetland habitat, researchers turn to big data, binoculars, and rice paddies.
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NASA’s Front Porch View of Rising Seas
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Published September 8, 2015
The nation’s problem is also NASA’s problem: Half to two-thirds of our space infrastructure and assets stand within 5 meters of sea level.