Science
The Geology of Mars: How Eyes in the Sky Lead to Boots on the Ground
Humankind once studied Earth without the benefit of a view from orbit. But today, when it...
Weather
Science
Lightning Could Hold the Key to the Origin of Life on Earth
We've tried to learn the origin of life on Earth for centuries. Now, a new study...
Environmental Tech
Making it Rain: The Science of Weather Manipulation
Weather manipulation uses techniques such as cloud seeding to squeeze water from clouds.
Science
Superbolt Lightning Strikes With Surprises
Lightning, and the thunder that it triggers, are among the most spectacular of common weather events....
Environmental Tech
From Clouds to Cloud: Weather Forecasting for Long-Range Prediction
Even in this high-tech age, the weather still rules the planet. Long-range weather forecasting is moving...
Environmental Tech
Studying Forest Fire Origin for Prevention Strategies
Understanding forest fire origin can help develop strategies to respond, prevent and also mitigate risk, protecting...
Frontiers
Raining Diamonds on Saturn, and Other Stories of Weather in Space
The weather in space could help with weather here on Earth as well as direct interplanetary...
Tech
Adventure Technology Could Make Extreme Climbing (a Little) Easier
A record number of climbers are venturing up the world's tallest summits each year to test...
Environmental Tech
Clean Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicles Powered by the Wind and Sun
Research teams are working on new ways to develop clean hydrogen for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles using...
Engineering
What Can Carbon Capture Technology Accomplish?
Carbon capture can't reverse climate change, but it's one part of the equation for reducing greenhouse...
Frontiers
Astronomical Events — Your Summer Night Sky Guide for 2019
Summer is coming, nights are milder — and astronomical events beckon us to spend evenings (and...
Environmental Tech
Weather Technology To Outpace Storms
Weather technology to outpace storms, gathering satellite and drone data to improve modeling and forecasting for...
Science
Are There More Superstorms in Our Future?
More superstorms occur every few centuries in a stable climate. However, as our earth's temperatures increase,...
Pioneers
Hurricane Protection: Houston, We Have You in Sight
During Hurricane Harvey, Northrop Grumman and NASA collaborated on hurricane protection. Here's what happened.