- Report Calls Aerosol Research Key to Improving Climate Predictions January 16, 2009
Scientists need a more detailed understanding of how human-produced atmospheric particles, called aerosols, affect climate in order to produce better predictions of Earth's future climate, according to a NASA-led report.
- NASA Debuts Global Hawk Autonomous Aircraft for Earth Science January 15, 2009
NASA and the Northrop Grumman Corp. of Los Angeles have unveiled the first Global Hawk aircraft system to be used for environmental science research, heralding a new application for the world's first fully autonomous high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft.
- NASA Climate Scientist Honored by American Meteorological Society January 14, 2009
Dr. James Hansen has been awarded the Rossby Research Medal by the American Meteorological Society for contributions to climate science and science communication.
- The Human Factor: Understanding the Sources of Rising Carbon Dioxide January 13, 2009
Every time we get into our car, turn the key and drive somewhere, we burn gasoline, a fossil fuel derived from crude oil.
- S'COOL Kids Still Have Their Heads in the Clouds for NASA Science January 12, 2009
For 12 years, elementary school students have helped NASA scientists verify satellite measurements of the atmosphere.
- New NASA Balloon Successfully Flight-Tested Over Antarctica January 8, 2009
NASA and the National Science Foundation have successfully launched and demonstrated a newly designed super pressure balloon in Antarctica.
- NASA-Funded Study Reveals Hazards of Severe Space Weather January 5, 2009
A NASA-funded study describes how extreme solar eruptions could have severe consequences for communications, power grids and other technology on Earth.