Two small NASA satellites will measure soil moisture, volcanic gases

Two NASA pathfinding missions were recently deployed into low-Earth orbit, where they are demonstrating novel technologies for observing atmospheric gases, measuring freshwater, and even detecting ... Read More

NASA’s Miniature Satellites to Gauge Soil Wetness and Volcano Emissions

Advancements in space technology are allowing for innovative methods to monitor Earth’s natural resources. NASA’s introduction of two small satellites is set to enhance our understanding in key areas: ... Read More

What Happens When NASA Loses Eyes on Earth? We’re About to Find Out.

Three long-running satellites will soon be switched off, forcing scientists to figure out how to adjust their views of our changing planet. Read More

News tagged with soil science

New Curtin University research has shown the ... Conventional apple ... Soil moisture can determine how quickly a wildfire spreads, how fast a hill turns into a mudslide, and perhaps most ... Read More

Science News

May 2 (UPI) -- SpaceX successfully launched the Maxar 1 mission carrying ... and probe the satellite's surface, officials said on Wednesday. Rocket Lab launches NASA's solar sail technology ... Read More

Super-Quiz for Science

A version of this article appears in the February 2, 1952 issue of Science News. Love our Health & Medicine stories? Our coverage would not be possible without the generous support of subscribers ... Read More

Soil Types News

Advances in Forensic Science Improve Accuracy of ... 2024 — Researchers have discovered 18 new species of Enterococcus type bacteria from soil samples collected from all corners of the globe ... Read More

Science and Religion

A version of this article appears in the December 10, 1927 issue of Science News. Love our Health & Medicine stories? Our coverage would not be possible without the generous support of subscribers ... Read More

SpaceX launches military weather satellite into orbit

"Beyond these primary capabilities, our instruments also provide vital data on sea ice characterization, soil moisture ... in mid-May. Science News // 2 days ago NASA announces new Stennis Space ... Read More

A new world for science research security

Why it matters: These policies will shape the course of science and the technologies it powers — as well as govern who collaborates with whom. Driving the news: A new report commissioned by the ... Read More

When New Space Loses Out To NASA Pragmatism

But this isn’t the first time NASA has opted to side with more established partners, even in the face of significantly lower bids by “New Space ... for a science mission of this nature ... Read More

Political Science News

Feb. 1, 2023 — People who share a political ideology have more similar 'neural fingerprints' of political words and process new information in similar ways, ... U.S. Political Partisanship ... Read More