Earth’s Falling Reflectivity Means the Planet Is Getting Darker—And Hotter

The view of Earth from space is famously familiar—bright blue ocean, swirling gyres of white clouds, touches of terrestrial ...

Earth observation from space: New satellites to deliver precise emission maps

As of 2027, new satellites for CO2 measurement (CO2M) will be launched into orbit. Originally, only two were planned—but simulations by Empa convinced the European Commission to have a third satellite ...

NASA group launches defense probe to protect Earth from Manhattan-size comet

A NASA-backed planetary defense group has reportedly begun efforts to pinpoint comet 3I/ATLAS after it was observed emitting ...
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NASA creates an incredibly detailed map of Earth's seafloors from space

As part of the ongoing effort, a NASA-supported team recently published one of the most detailed maps yet of the seafloor.
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Earth photobombs the sun in satellite image | Space photo of the day for Oct. 23, 2025

The image was taken by GOES-19, the newest in the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite series operated by NOAA.
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NASA’s IMAP solar observatory mission leads week of launches

NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission is scheduled for launch, deploying to the Sun-Earth L1 Lagrange point to map the heliosphere. IMAP will utilize ten scientific ...
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Earth has a space tornado problem

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Just like Earth’s severe thunderstorms, solar storms can cause ...

Is Colonizing Space the Next Stage of Human Evolution?

Human evolution is a story writ slow. It’s been about 3.8 billion years since life on Earth emerged and steadily began to spread its reach from the tidal pools to the oceans to ...