Much as we may treasure and proclaim our independence, we actually live in a protective bubble called the heliosphere. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. This ...

An example of 3D mapping produced by LiDAR. Image credit: Nuview. Clouds and darkness: These are the two challenges that bedevil every Earth observation (EO) satellite that relies on visible light ...

NASA's upcoming EDGE satellite mission, led by UC San Diego, uses lasers to deliver unprecedented 3D mapping of Earth.

A new AI model that can map the Earth in "unprecedented detail" will allow scientists to have a more precise and real-time view of our changing planet The system combines huge amounts of observation ...

"I was hoping to demonstrate to myself that there is a lot more river water than we thought. Turns out, that's not what we got — that's a little sobering." When you purchase through links on our site, ...

UNC researchers and NASA are mapping all the world's water with a new satellite. UNC's Dr. Tamlin Pavelsky is part of an international team mapping the Earth's water. NASA, in partnership with the ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Although women have always been part of the mapping landscape, their contributions to cartography have long been overlooked. But as a geographer and specialist in geographic ...

As agricultural research continues to become more entwined with technology, smart farming – a phrase that encompasses research computing tools that help farmers to better address issues like crop ...

Dozens of established players and newer entrants are competing to bring the most cutting-edge remote sensing data to customers. These companies may use hyperspectral, thermal, radar or optical ...