Earth systems, ecosystems, and environmental change.
Giant tortoises are returning to a Galapagos island after over 150 years, with NASA using satellite data to identify the best spots to release them and help rebuild the island's ecosystem.
Advances in computer vision and drones have improved optical remote sensing, giving organizations new ways to monitor the planet from the air. This could lead to better understanding of environmental changes and new applications for drone technology.
Scientists developed an AI system that can efficiently explore and discover new information in complex, changing environments by learning what data to focus on. This could help with tasks like environmental monitoring and disaster response.
Dangerous winds whipped up fast-spreading fires and dust storms across the Southern Plains, putting residents at risk from these extreme natural hazards driven by the region's dry conditions.
Researchers created a framework to help generate more reliable datasets for evaluating sustainability rating methodologies, which could lead to more accurate and trustworthy ratings that impact investment and policy decisions.
Researchers developed a new technique to better track and understand animal behavior by recovering their positions over time, which could improve wildlife monitoring and conservation efforts.
New satellites can map Earth's magnetic shield, helping people understand solar storms that can disrupt power grids and communication.
The glacier in Svalbard expands and contracts with the seasons, speeding up and slowing its flow to the sea. This shows how glacial movement responds to climate changes in real time, which has implications for understanding local and global ice dynamics.
NASA's Curiosity rover has entered the final phase of its boxwork exploration campaign at Gale crater, providing new insights into the geological history and potential habitats for life on Mars.
A new AI system can more accurately map the spread of harmful PFAS chemicals in the environment by incorporating data on how water flows. This could help communities better understand and address PFAS pollution affecting their local water supplies.
Heavy snowfall and storms blanketed Japan's northern island of Hokkaido in early 2026, showcasing the region's susceptibility to extreme winter weather events that can disrupt local communities.
Two powerful cyclones caused widespread flooding in Madagascar, affecting tens of thousands of people and highlighting the growing threat of extreme weather events fueled by climate change.
NASA added high-resolution satellite terrain maps to a public data explorer, making detailed topographic information more accessible for researchers and the public.
Foundation models and cross-modal AI can unlock new insights from vast satellite and geospatial data, helping us better understand and monitor our planet.
Researchers have been continuously measuring the Sun and Earth's energy balance for over 40 years, providing critical data for understanding and modeling our planet's climate.
Giant tortoises are returning to a Galapagos island after over 150 years, with NASA using satellite data to identify the best spots to release them and help rebuild the island's ecosystem.
Advances in computer vision and drones have improved optical remote sensing, giving organizations new ways to monitor the planet from the air. This could lead to better understanding of environmental changes and new applications for drone technology.
Scientists developed an AI system that can efficiently explore and discover new information in complex, changing environments by learning what data to focus on. This could help with tasks like environmental monitoring and disaster response.
Dangerous winds whipped up fast-spreading fires and dust storms across the Southern Plains, putting residents at risk from these extreme natural hazards driven by the region's dry conditions.
Researchers created a framework to help generate more reliable datasets for evaluating sustainability rating methodologies, which could lead to more accurate and trustworthy ratings that impact investment and policy decisions.
Researchers developed a new technique to better track and understand animal behavior by recovering their positions over time, which could improve wildlife monitoring and conservation efforts.
New satellites can map Earth's magnetic shield, helping people understand solar storms that can disrupt power grids and communication.
The glacier in Svalbard expands and contracts with the seasons, speeding up and slowing its flow to the sea. This shows how glacial movement responds to climate changes in real time, which has implications for understanding local and global ice dynamics.
NASA's Curiosity rover has entered the final phase of its boxwork exploration campaign at Gale crater, providing new insights into the geological history and potential habitats for life on Mars.
A new AI system can more accurately map the spread of harmful PFAS chemicals in the environment by incorporating data on how water flows. This could help communities better understand and address PFAS pollution affecting their local water supplies.
Heavy snowfall and storms blanketed Japan's northern island of Hokkaido in early 2026, showcasing the region's susceptibility to extreme winter weather events that can disrupt local communities.
Two powerful cyclones caused widespread flooding in Madagascar, affecting tens of thousands of people and highlighting the growing threat of extreme weather events fueled by climate change.
NASA added high-resolution satellite terrain maps to a public data explorer, making detailed topographic information more accessible for researchers and the public.
Foundation models and cross-modal AI can unlock new insights from vast satellite and geospatial data, helping us better understand and monitor our planet.
Researchers have been continuously measuring the Sun and Earth's energy balance for over 40 years, providing critical data for understanding and modeling our planet's climate.