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Human Influence on Global Droughts Goes Back 100 Years
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Human-generated greenhouse gases and atmospheric particles were affecting global drought risk as far back as the early 20th century, according to a study from NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York City.
A New Satellite to Understand How Earth Is Losing Its Cool
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ESA’s Earth Explorer FORUM mission will provide new insight into the planet’s radiation budget and how it is controlled.
Jefferson Project Year Five
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The Jefferson Project is a sophisticated technological approach to studying fresh water, with a goal of understanding the impact of human activity on fresh water, and how to mitigate those effects.
Stanford-Developed Technology Could Help Prevent Wildfires
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A new technology developed by Stanford engineers promises a way to prevent a significant percentage of wildfires and drastically reduce the cost of fighting them.
2018 Arctic Sea Ice Ties for Sixth Lowest Minimum Extent on NASA Record
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Arctic sea ice reached its annual minimum extent Sept. 19, and then again on Sept. 23, 2018. NASA works with the National Snow and Ice Data Center to track sea ice in the Arctic as it grows to a maximum extent thro...
88-South Antarctic Traverse: Year Two
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The 470-mile expedition in one of the most barren landscapes on Earth provides the best means of assessment of the accuracy of data collected from space by the Ice Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2).
Space’s Part in the 5G Revolution
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We need satellites to ensure businesses and citizens can benefit smoothly from 5G.
Iris: SATCOM for Aviation
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Iris will provide a safe and secure text-based data link between pilots and air-traffic control networks using satellite technology.
Earth from Space: Irminger Sea Ice Swirl
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Copernicus Sentinel-2 takes us over fragments of swirling sea ice off the coast of Greenland, in this week's edition of the Earth from Space program.
Using NASA Data to Monitor Drought and Food Insecurity
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NASA's satellite imagery and model forecasts play an important role in monitoring the performance of crops worldwide and preparing for food shortages.
