Data From the Heavens: The Space Shuttle Maps That Transformed Our View of Earth
This is the second installment of a two-part series about the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission. Read part one here. Elevation ...
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An Asteroid Struck Jupiter's Moon Four Billion Years Ago, And The Collision Changed The Moon's Topography And Tilt Forever
The largest moon in the solar system is Ganymede, which orbits the largest planet, Jupiter. New research suggests that an ...
Scientists can now predict catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of "river avulsion," offering a way ...
NASA develops process to create very accurate eclipse maps
New NASA research reveals a process to generate extremely accurate eclipse maps, which plot the predicted path of the moon's ...
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See 11 Breathtaking Space Images From the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest
From a solar eclipse to a dolphin-like nebula, these winning shots by astrophotographers from around the world depict the ...
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Gravity data suggests Mars may be more “alive” than previously thought
We know Mars once had an active geological past, filled with water, volcanic activity, and dynamic geological changes. Now, ...
NASA’s Daring Mission to 3D Map the Globe
It took feats of engineering and deft piloting to map the planet’s topography, an achievement that continues to pay dividends ...
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Breakthrough study predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
"We took advantage of a new satellite that uses lasers to measure topography." This technology, called lidar, penetrates vegetation to find bare-earth elevations, allowing for accurate topographical ...
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Brown researchers develop new method for mapping the moon’s surface
Over 50 years ago, NASA put a man on the moon — now they want to do it again. But to ensure the safety of their crew, they ...
Possible ancient meteor crater found by Canadian man planning trip using Google Maps
While a Quebec man was planning a camping trip, he stumbled upon a strange pit. After reaching out to professional, it was ...
How lava caves on Earth helped scientists find one on the Moon
Lava caves, formed from cooled lava flows underground, are found near shield, basalt volcanoes across Earth. These lava tubes ...
Fall is almost here. See how leaf colors are changing on our foliage forecast map.
The arrival of pumpkin spice lattes and cooler temperatures may mean fall is on its way, but nothing quite kicks off the season like when the leaves change into those vibrant hues of yellow, orange ...