- NASA Launches Ocean Satellite to Keep a Weather, Climate Eye Open June 20, 2008
A new oceanography satellite launched on a globe-circling voyage to continue charting sea level, a vital indicator of global climate change.
- NASA, Air Resources Board to Examine California Air Quality June 19, 2008
NASA and scientists from the California Air Resources Board are conducting a series of research flights this month that are examining the atmosphere over the state to better understand the chemical dynamics of smog and greenhouse gases.
- NASA Mission Poised to Help Us Gauge Our Rising Seas June 16, 2008
The newest ocean-observing satellite takes flight this week to make precise measurements of rising global sea level.
- NASA Aircraft Examine Impact of Forest Fires on Arctic Climate June 12, 2008
NASA aircraft will follow the trails of smoke plumes from some of Earth's northernmost forest fires, examining their contribution to arctic pollution.
- NASA Data Helps Pinpoint Impacted Population in Disaster Aftermath June 12, 2008
After the cyclone in Burma and the earthquake in China, NASA data came to the aid of officials by tapping into a unique set of NASA data products describing the location of the exposed populations.
- For Hurricanes, Storms, Raindrop Size Makes All the Difference June 9, 2008
NASA has concluded that tropical cyclones produce rain differently than another class of storms called "extra-tropical" cyclones.
- Student Researchers and Educators Partner with NASA for Unparalleled Results June 3, 2008
A project with "unparalleled success" in obtaining data by students and educators can thank, in part, a team at NASA's Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va., who developed a protocol for taking surface ozone measurements.