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NASA satellites and sensors constantly take the pulse of our planet, measuring how Earth changes by the day, season, year, and decade. Researchers and resource managers analyze those measurements and apply them on local and regional scales to better manage things like our food and water supplies, health, safety, land use, and ecosystems. NASA data is also used by other government agencies to help with responses to natural disasters and emergencies around the country and the world.
Reflecting on a Tumultuous Amazon Fire Season
Published March 3, 2020
The reality of science, statistics, and satellites is that a deep understanding of the causes, effects, and severity of a fire season takes time.
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Airborne Nitrogen Dioxide Plummets Over China
Published February 28, 2020
NO2 amounts have dropped with the coronavirus quarantine, Chinese New Year, and a related economic slowdown.
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ECOSTRESS Sees Plants Waking Up
Published February 26, 2020
An instrument on the International Space Station observed vegetation beginning to stir on summer mornings near Lake Superior.
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Rivers Are Getting Less Icy
Published February 19, 2020
The window of time available to make and use ice roads is closing.
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Drought Hits Thailand
Published February 15, 2020
A severe drought in Thailand is affecting agriculture and drinking water in the region.
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Climate Change Could Trigger More Landslides in High Mountain Asia
Published February 12, 2020
Warming temperatures will likely cause more intense rainfall, leading to increased landslide activity.
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Polar Bears Struggle as Sea Ice Declines
Published February 4, 2020
A new study shows that polar bears are spending less time on sea ice, leading them to fast longer, become thinner and have fewer cubs.
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Patchwork of Corn in the Snow
Published December 6, 2019
In the wake of a potent winter storm in late November in the U.S. Midwest, an unusual pattern turned up in satellite imagery.
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Night Lights Can Disrupt Wildlife
Published October 24, 2019
A new study shows that nocturnal animals are less active when the nights are too bright with electric lighting.
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A Flash Drought Dries the Southeast
Published October 23, 2019
After a wet spring, a quick-onset drought has parched fields.
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New Map Shows Risk of Sunburn Across the U.S.
Published August 7, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is using NASA data to help the public better understand their UV exposure.
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Water Cycle is Speeding Up Over Much of the U.S.
Published July 26, 2019
Scientists have developed a new way to measure water cycle intensity over time.
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