Press releases from the NASA centers and from NASA researchers.
A NASA Space Sleuth Hunts the Trail of Earth's Water
January 31 For the first time, NASA scientists have used a shrewd spaceborne detective to track the origin and movement of water vapor throughout Earth's atmosphere. More
NASA Probes the Sources of the World's Tiny Pollutants
January 30 Scientists using NASA data recently tracked the path and distribution of aerosols -- tiny particles suspended in the air -- to link their region of origin and source type with their tendencies to warm or cool the atmosphere. More
Airborne Dust Causes Ripple Effect on Climate Far Away
January 25 NASA researchers have found that tiny atmospheric particles called aerosols can cause a rippling effect on the climate thousands of miles away from their source region. More
The 2006 Hurricane Season Was Near Normal
January 18 Many meteorologists and hurricane specialists were forecasting another above average hurricane season for 2006, but it didn't happen, and NASA scientists have learned why. More
A Tale of Two Sites: Impacts of Relocating L.A.'s Weather Station
January 17 The official Los Angeles weather station was moved from downtown to the University of Southern California in 1999 and a recent study of comparative data from the previous and new stations show the move resulted in a significant decrease in measured temperatures and precipitation. More
THEMIS Will Judge What Causes Highly Dynamic Aurora
January 17 A spacecraft fleet will investigate what makes the Northern Lights go wild. More
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