– NASA satellites soon will provide California growers in the San Joaquin Valley with important information about crop growth, irrigation demands and forecasts.
The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
– NASA scientists recently announced they had discovered an organism that uses arsenic instead of phosphorus in its metabolism. The geologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch talked to SPIEGEL about the implications of the findings and the likelihood that life could exist on other planets.
Heavy Rains in Central and South America
– This color-coded image shows rainfall amounts from December 6 to December 12, 2010 in Central and South America.
Ocean science giant Alvin set for upgrade
– America’s manned deep-submersible is getting a makeover that will expand it’s range of the oceans.
Smarts for Solar Arrays
– Start-ups are vying to squeeze more energy out of solar panels, with distributed intelligence.
Satellites help Colombian fishermen chase fish
– As fishing areas are depleted, Colombian fishers tap into the latest satellite information to chase shoals of fish.
Unusually cold weather killing Florida's manatees
– According to a recent report, unusually cold weather last winter killed Florida’s endangered manatees at a record rate.
Obama Administration Wants Wolves And Grizzlies Delisted
– Gray wolves and grizzlies are both currently on the Endangered Species List, but the Obama Administration wants to lift protections.
Natural Security: New Worry of Potential World Resource Wars
– Scientists have been warning for years that the inevitable peak oil production could lead to serious skirmishes. Likewise, potential shortages of food and lack of potable water have long been cited as problems that could lead to war.
Cancún analysis: Dawn breaks on low-carbon world
– Cancún’s climate conference was largely a diplomatic triumph.