Earth Observation
Comet C/2005 L3 McNaught Brighter Than Expected
According to the estimations made by the IAU (International Astronomical Union) and ICQ (International Comet Quarterly) information, Comet C/2005 L3…
Satellite Views of Deadly Cyclone in Myanmar
The cyclone that ravaged the southeast Asian country of Myanmar over the weekend was an incredibly deadly and destructive storm.…
Explore Earth’s Ionosphere with Google Earth
The ionosphere is the final layer of atmosphere before space. This highly dynamic region is constantly exposed to the full…
The Earth’s Cities at Night
You only have to walk outside at night, look up and not see the Milky Way to know that light…
Arctic’s Oldest and Thickest Ice is Melting Away
It's been a strange year for the Arctic. During the summer, high temperatures melted away vast regions of the Arctic…
Origins of the Earth’s Atmospheric “Hiss” Energizing Van Allen Belt Particles Revealed
Scientists working at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have identified the origin behind the upper atmospheric "hiss" that…
Extreme Observations of the Aurora in a Land of Polar Bears and Frostbite – Images of Research in the Freezer
Solar-terrestrial physics observations are about to get even more exciting. The University Centre on Svalbard (UNIS) has completed the construction…
Space Debris May be Catastrophic to Future Missions (and Google Earth is Watching…)
Kessler Syndrome could be a frightening situation for space travel. No, it's not a health risk to the human body…
Magnetic “Ropes” Connect the Northern Lights to the Solar Wind
This discovery comes just in time to light up Christmas: new observations of the Northern Lights – a spectacular phenomenon…
Scientists Compile a Detailed Map of Antarctica
Satellites have revolutionized climate science and geology. The better your instruments, the better you can track what's actually going on…