Elizabeth Borneman
2019 Was a Tumultuous Fire Season in the Amazon
Scientists and researchers have pieced together the many impacts the 2019 Amazon fire season had on that region and the world as a whole.
Testing Sewage Can Predict COVID-19 Spikes
The concentration of coronavirus RNA in sewage could point researchers toward a clearer picture of how many residents have been infected by the virus in a specific area.
Rebounding Pollution Levels Mark End of Coronavirus Lockdowns
As countries reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in pollution has been detected by NASA and European satellites.
Spread of Coronavirus May Have Seismic Implications
Scientists who record and observe seismic activity around the globe are detecting major decreases in activity as the effects of the Coronavirus continue.
UCLA Researchers Map the Biodiversity of Los Angeles County
UCLA researchers have mapped the biodiversity of Los Angeles County.
Niue Designated the First Dark Sky Nation
The Pacific island nation of Niue has made history as the first designated dark sky nation on Earth.
Study Shows Loss of Forest Linked to Spread of Disease
A study out of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment has shed new light on the many impacts to humans and wildlife that come through the practice of deforestation.
Help Map the World’s Coral Reefs
NASA has invited video game enthusiasts and people with a scientific bent to help them map the world’s coral reefs.
There are Three Billion Fewer Birds in North America Than 50 Years Ago
Scientists have noticed a steep decrease in both rare and common bird species tha are found in North America.
Atmospheric Ozone Hole Over Arctic Region
A combination of atmospheric factors have led to the creation of the lowest levels of ozone in a decade over the Arctic.
Defining the Degree of Urbanization
The Degree of Urbanization model classifies urban, semi-urban, and rural areas based on data from open satellite imagery and GIS data.
This Newly Identified Strain of Bacteria Eats Rarely Recycled Plastic
Scientists have identified a strain of bacterium that is able to break down plastic and use that plastic as its food source.
Urban Farming Increases Food Resources for Local Populations
Researchers from the University of Sheffield mapped out urban spaces that could be used to grow fruits and vegetables in Sheffield, a city in England.
Giant Sequoia Forest Earns Protected Status
A privately owned forest comprised of giant sequoia trees has recently earned protected status, thanks to a long-term effort by California’s Save the Redwoods League.
Mapping the Entire Surface of the Earth with LiDAR
A project called the Earth Archive plans to use Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) to map the entire surface of the Earth.
Geography of the Himalayas
Learn about the Himalayas, the tallest mountain range in the world. The Himalayas' peaks include Mount Everest, the world's highest.
Glaciers
Learn about glaciers including the types of glaciers and how glaciers move.
Using Remote Sensing to Understand Steve in the Sky
Scientists took a scene from the movie and applied it to real life. When they observed something in the sky they didn’t understand and couldn’t readily identify, they called it Steve.
Counter Mapping and Cultural Preservation
A group of A:shiwi elders and artists are working to change how maps are drawn of their ancestral lands.
Satellites Give Detailed Insights into Climate Sciences
The European Space Agency has recently released a report entitled ‘10 New Insights in Climate Science’.
Soil Community in Atacama Desert Survives on Fog
Scientists have discovered new methods that allow certain plants and animals to survive in Chile’s Atacama Desert.
How Many Countries Are There?
The answer to the question of how many countries there are in the world remains a question with many different possible answers.
Monitoring Crop Production Via Satellite
To cope with ever-changing agricultural needs and conditions, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (or NASS) uses data from Landsat to monitor crops in the contiguous United States.
Connecting Fragmented Habitat Improves Biodiversity
Researchers found that connecting natural corridors of habitat to one another promotes biodiversity in the plants and animals that are able to thrive in those locations.
Sunny Day Flooding is Increasing
Research has shown that the instances of tidal flooding have increased on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts of the United States.
Mapping Plant Stress With Remote Sensing
NASA researchers are able to map out plant stress using a remote sensing from ECOsystems Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station, or ECOSTRESS.