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A new NASA supercomputer project provides one of the most realistic views yet of how carbon dioxide moves through the atmosphere.
NASA releases eye-popping view of carbon dioxide
December 13, 2016NASA releases eye-popping view of carbon dioxide -
In a press conference Monday at the American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco, three researchers discussed how detailed satellite observations have facilitated ecological studies of change over time.
What satellites can tell us about how animals will fare in a changing climate
December 12, 2016What satellites can tell us about how animals will fare in a changing climate -
NASA researchers will present new findings on a wide range of Earth and space science topics at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union, Dec. 12-16 in San Francisco.
NASA highlights Ceres, Earth’s flowing ice, Mars at American Geophysical Union
December 8, 2016NASA highlights Ceres, Earth’s flowing ice, Mars at American Geophysical Union -
NASA has selected a first-of-its-kind Earth science mission that will extend our nation’s lead in measuring key greenhouse gases and vegetation health from space.
NASA announces first geostationary vegetation, atmospheric carbon mission
December 7, 2016NASA announces first geostationary vegetation, atmospheric carbon mission -
The launch of NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) spacecraft is scheduled for 8:24 a.m. EST Monday, Dec. 12. Stay tuned for news briefings, live launch commentary, photo opportunities and other media events.
NASA sets coverage for briefings, launch of small satellite constellation
December 6, 2016NASA sets coverage for briefings, launch of small satellite constellation -
NASA’s ISS-RapidScat Earth science instrument has ended operations following a successful two-year mission aboard the International Space Station.
NASA’s ISS-RapidScat Earth science mission ends
November 28, 2016NASA’s ISS-RapidScat Earth science mission ends -
NASA has selected SpaceX of Hawthorne, California, to provide launch services for the agency's Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission.
NASA selects launch services for global surface water survey mission
November 28, 2016NASA selects launch services for global surface water survey mission -
A new analysis of the temporary slowdown seen in Earth's global average surface temperature warming trend between 1998 and 2013 concludes Earth’s ocean absorbed the extra heat.
Study sheds new insights into global warming trends
November 22, 2016Study sheds new insights into global warming trends -
October 2016 was the second warmest October in 136 years of modern record-keeping, according to a monthly analysis of global temperatures by scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS).
The last three Octobers are the warmest on record
November 18, 2016The last three Octobers are the warmest on record -
Operation IceBridge, NASA’s airborne survey of changes in polar ice, is closing in on the end of its eighth consecutive Antarctic deployment.
NASA nears finish line of annual study of changing Antarctic ice
November 18, 2016NASA nears finish line of annual study of changing Antarctic ice -
After Hurricane Sandy rocked the U.S. East Coast in 2012, the New York City government set out to repair the city — and asked for NASA’s help.
From NYC to Rio: NASA helps cities address climate risks
November 16, 2016From NYC to Rio: NASA helps cities address climate risks -
A large cyclone brought so much heat and humidity to the frigid, dry Arctic in December 2015 that it thinned and shank the sea ice cover during the time of the year when it should have been growing thicker and stronger.
Extremely warm 2015-’16 winter cyclone weakened Arctic sea ice pack
November 15, 2016Extremely warm 2015-’16 winter cyclone weakened Arctic sea ice pack -
The first of two satellites has been completed for a follow-on to NASA's GRACE mission.
First GRACE Follow-On satellite completes construction
November 14, 2016First GRACE Follow-On satellite completes construction -
The Getz Ice Shelf has experienced some of the highest basal melt rates of the Antarctic ice shelves. The flight over it is just one of a number of key areas flown during the IceBridge campaign.
Getting to know the Getz Ice Shelf
November 10, 2016Getting to know the Getz Ice Shelf -
NASA is launching six next-generation, Earth-observing small satellite missions to demonstrate innovative approaches for studying our changing planet.
NASA small satellites will take a fresh look at Earth
November 7, 2016NASA small satellites will take a fresh look at Earth