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The Quill Blog: Get Ready, Get Set, Get Writing!
Earthzine launched its first Writing Club in an effort to support emerging science writers and students who are passionate about communicating the complexities of the world around us. These are their stories.
Live From MTS/IEEE Oceans ‘15
Earthzine is attending and providing updates from the Oceans ’15 conference in National Harbor, Maryland, near Washington, D.C., from Oct. 19-22.
A Hitchhiker’s Guide to CubeSats
CubeSats, once viewed with skepticism, are changing the way we think about space exploration and Earth observation.
Wideband Sensor Technologies for Measuring Surface Snow
The authors have developed a novel broadband antenna technology that enables remote sensing measurements over the X- to Ka-band microwave spectrum from a single aperture. The antenna technology is integrated with an airborne X- and Ku-band synthetic aperture radar and K-and Ka-band radiometer for measuring the spatial distribution of surface snow.
Into the Mind of Visionary Artist Greg Mort
Greg Mort, of Maryland, brings an astronomer’s eye to the art of painting. His work often features apples, conch shells, ribbons and lace juxtaposed with images of the universe amidst natural settings seen on Earth.
New Radar Technologies for the Aerosol/Cloud/Ecosystems Mission
New radar technologies are being developed to reduce uncertainties and gaps in climate data by improving the understanding of the interaction between aerosols and clouds.
Earthzine Seeks Reader Input
Thanks for reading Earthzine. This month, we’re taking a reader survey. It’s short, and will help us plan for the future.
The Science of Understanding Climate Change
– Earthzine’s own Paul Racette speaks about how earth observation science can help us become more responsible as a species.
And the 2010 Winners Are…
Earthzine is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 University and College Student Essay and Blogging Competition, “Making Citizen Observations a Global Vision.” Co-sponsored by NASA, this year’s contest attracted well-written, thought provoking essays and an international dialogue with students on important environmental issues.