NASA engineers are strapping on backpacks loaded with radios, cameras, and antennas to test technology that might someday keep explorers connected on the lunar surface.
Building a Lunar Network: Johnson Tests Wireless Technologies for the Moon
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Mixing Tree Species Does Not Always Make Forests More Drought-Resilient
Increasing tree species diversity is widely suggested as a way to help forests withstand climate change – especially prolonged droughts.
Oil Rig Study Reveals Vital Role of Tiny Hoverflies
A study of migratory hoverflies on a North Sea oil rig has revealed their vital role as long-distance pollen transporters.
Clownfish and Anemones Are Disappearing Because of Climate Change
The Red Sea, circled by desert landscapes, is home to marine life accustomed to the water’s bathtub-like temperatures—often reaching 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.
New U.S.-European Sea Level Satellite Will Help Safeguard Ships at Sea
Sea surface height data from the Sentinel-6B satellite, led by NASA and ESA, will help with the development of marine weather forecasts, alerting ships to possible dangers.
From the Atlantic to Asia: How an Ocean Thousands of Miles Away Dictates Rainfall on the Tibetan Plateau
Deep in the heart of Central Asia, the Kunlun Mountains form a vital barrier on the northern Tibetan Plateau.
