01/02/2016

Ecologist's warning on Earth's imperiled soils

Neglect of the soil beneath our feet could have far-reaching consequences for future generations in the UK and the rest of the world, an ecologist from The University of Manchester has warned.

Why water governance is key to growth in Bangladesh

Reports previewed today by WWF and H&M find that the gap between water policy and implementation in Bangladesh is likely to affect the country's economic growth. Findings suggest that national ambitions such as improved living ...

Better rovers yield better coffee

Technology often develops through circuitous paths, but the one linking NASA's cutting-edge autonomous robotic vehicles with gourmet coffee might be one of the more surprising.

NASA damage maps may help in future quakes

Nepal's magnitude 7.8 Gorkha earthquake caused significant damage and loss of life in 2015. In natural disasters like this, it is critical to locate areas that are in the most need of assistance as fast as possible.

Sandy selfie sent from NASA Mars rover

The latest self-portrait from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the car-size mobile laboratory beside a dark dune where it has been scooping and sieving samples of sand.

Image: NASA radar brings a new view of world heritage site

In just two 10-minute overflights, an airborne NASA synthetic aperture radar proved it could pinpoint areas of disturbance in Peru's Nasca lines World Heritage Site. The data collected on the two flights will help Peruvian ...

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