Incredible Rare Peek at Patagonia in Winter
In southern South America, clouds often rule the skies. But in June 2020, just the right weather patterns were in place to provide a rare,…
Geography
Earth From Space: Bay of Naples, Italy [Video]
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over the busy maritime traffic in the Bay of Naples, in southern Italy. The two identical Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellites…
Incredible High-Resolution Earth From Space Imaging: Peruvian Andes
The Andes mountains, in southern Peru, are featured in this false-color image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. This image was processed in a way…
Earth From Space: Great Rift Valley, Kenya – Shaped by Major Tectonic and Volcanic Activity
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. This valley is part of the Gregory Rift, an eastern branch…
Earth From Space: An Extraordinary Look at Barcelona, Spain [Video]
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Barcelona – the second largest city in Spain. On the northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Barcelona occupies…
Battle for Influence Over the Spread of COVID-19: Heat and Humidity vs. Sunshine
An international team of researchers led by McMaster University has found that while higher heat and humidity can slow the spread of COVID-19, longer hours…
Earth From Space: Colorful Queensland, Australia
This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, takes us over part of Channel Country – a pastoral region located mostly in southwest Queensland, Australia….
Earth From Space: An Incredible View of Abu Dhabi
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of Abu Dhabi – one of the seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Covering…
Greenland – Exploring the World’s Largest Island From Space
Northwest Greenland is featured in this icy image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission. Lying in the North Atlantic Ocean, Greenland is the world’s largest…
Vast Mineral Deposits in the Atacama Desert Seen From Space
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of Chile’s Atacama Desert, which is bound on the west by the Pacific and on the east…
Increased Threat of Fierce Fires and Accelerated Global Warming From Water Loss in Northern Peatlands
A group of 59 international scientists, led by researchers at Canada’s McMaster University, has uncovered new information about the distinct effects of climate change on…
Satellite Captures Incredible Detailed View of San Francisco Bay From Space
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over San Francisco Bay in the US state of California. San Francisco Bay, almost 100 km in length, is…
The Secret – But Vital – Role Moths Serve at Night
Moths are important pollen transporters in English farmland and might play a role in supporting crop yields, according to a new University College London study….
Mysterious Red Circles in Satellite Image of Southern Ukraine Explained
Southern Ukraine is featured in this false-color image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. This image was processed in a way that included the near-infrared…
Space Satellite Captures Incredible Views of Rice Fields in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta [Video]
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over part of the Mekong Delta – a major rice-producing region in southwest Vietnam. In Vietnam, rice has been…
Earth From Space: Magnificent Canadian Arctic Archipelago
The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission takes us over part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Most of the archipelago is part of Nunavut – the largest and…
Tropical Forests’ Carbon Sink Is Rapidly Weakening – Crucial for Stabilizing Earth’s Climate
The ability of the world’s tropical forests to remove carbon from the atmosphere is decreasing, according to a study tracking 300,000 trees over 30 years,…
Breathtaking View of Andros, Bahamas From Space [Video]
Andros Island, the largest island of the Bahamas, is featured in this false-color image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. This image was processed in…