Deforestation in the rainforests of West Africa reduces rainfall over the rest of the forest, according to new University of Leeds research published in Geophysical Research Letters.
Environment
Sep 19, 2011
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The area covered by Arctic sea ice reached its lowest point this week since the start of satellite observations in 1972, German researchers announced on Saturday.
Earth Sciences
Sep 10, 2011
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On Tuesday, Aug. 30, NASA's next earth-observing research satellite arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California to begin preparations for an October launch.
Space Exploration
Sep 1, 2011
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Data from NASA's Terra satellite shows that when the climate warms, Earth's atmosphere is apparently more efficient at releasing energy to space than models used to forecast climate change have been programmed to "believe."
Earth Sciences
Jul 29, 2011
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A new study sheds light on why the Sun's outer atmosphere, or corona, is more than 20 times hotter than its surface. The research, led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), may bring scientists a step closer ...
Space Exploration
Jul 27, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study led by the U.S, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows that tiny particles that make their way all the way up into the stratosphere may be offsetting a global rise in temperatures ...
After 16 years spent gathering a wealth of data that has revolutionized our understanding of Earth, ESA's veteran ERS-2 satellite is being retired. This pioneering mission has not only advanced science, but also forged the ...
Space Exploration
Jul 6, 2011
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In the Sahel, the frequency of storms increases when soil moisture varies over a few kilometers. Such contrasts cause air circulation between dry and humid areas, contributing to the development of storms. For the first time, ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 21, 2011
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(AP) -- Business, academic and environmental leaders are stressing the importance of weather satellites in an era of tight federal budgets.
Space Exploration
Jun 14, 2011
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A new study of how storms are generated could improve rainfall prediction in dry regions of Africa, where drought and short growing seasons are common.
Earth Sciences
Jun 12, 2011
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