NASA's satellite imagery reveals a powerful band of thunderstorms east of Oswald's center, with temperatures as cold as -63 Fahrenheit (-52 Celsius). The low-level circulation center has become well-defined, triggering severe weather warnings for destructive winds and heavy rainfall across parts of Australia.
Tropical Cyclone Garry continues to intensify due to favorable conditions, with microwave satellite imagery confirming deep convection around its low-level circulation center. The storm is expected to briefly reach cyclone strength before wind shear weakens and dissipates it.
Tropical Storm Oswald brought extreme rainfall to northern Queensland, with NASA's TRMM satellite measuring over 600mm of rain in some areas. The storm caused severe flooding, cutting off communities and forcing travelers to cancel plans.
An Arizona State University graduate student is building an infrared and visible light camera system for a nanosatellite. The camera will guide the satellite's trajectory during its flight in low-Earth orbit.
Cyclone Narelle's intensity has steadily weakened as it moved southward towards Western Australia. TRMM satellite data showed falling cloud heights and weaker rainfall, indicating a significant decrease in the storm's power.
A new computer program, LandTrendr, has successfully teased out subtle changes in forest ecosystems by analyzing vast amounts of scientific data. By comparing satellite images to ground data, scientists uncovered the cause of slow-moving declines and recoveries of trees in Pacific Northwest forests.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has formed a well-formed storm center with an approximately 15 nautical mile-wide eye, according to NASA's Terra satellite. The cyclone's maximum sustained winds have increased to 115 knots, making it a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale.
NASA's Robotic Refueling Mission aims to demonstrate robotic refueling in space, which could add years of functional life to satellites and expand options for operators. The mission will employ the Canadian-built Dextre robot and NASA's RRM module to simulate robotic refueling, with a focus on improving satellite servicing capabilities.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle intensified into a tropical storm after NASA's TRMM satellite detected strong thunderstorms and 'hot towers' indicating intensification. The storm is expected to continue intensifying, potentially reaching wind speeds of 130 knots in three days.
Tropical Depression Wukong is struggling to survive in the South China Sea, with NASA satellite data showing moderate rainfall near its center. The storm is moving west-southwest and is expected to dissipate over the next day or two, according to forecasters at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
A massive low-pressure area dropped over a foot of snow in some Midwestern states, prompting severe warnings and weather advisories. The AIRS instrument on NASA's Aqua satellite captured an infrared image showing the heaviest precipitation areas at -63.6°F (-53.5°C) near New England states.
The Landsat 8 satellite, part of a 40-year record of change measurement from space, will continue to observe the planet in critical sectors like energy and water management. The satellite carries advanced instruments for land observation, including thermal imaging and coastal monitoring.
A NASA TRMM satellite found an unusually tall storm-cell in Cyclone Evan's eyewall, extending 17 km above the ocean surface. This rare feature was previously thought to occur only over land, but continuous observations have revealed its existence over the ocean.
TRMM satellite data shows a complete eyewall in Tropical Cyclone Evan, suggesting rare system strength. Radar reflectivity analysis indicates the storm did not intensify despite a strong radar signal.
Tropical Storm Evan has caused regional warnings to be posted in American Samoa and Fiji, with a gale warning and storm watch in effect. The strongest thunderstorms are located around the center of circulation and in a band of thunderstorms north and east of the center.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured clear images of Cyclone Claudia's eye, showing a 10 nautical mile wide storm surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The storm's eye was characterized by high cloud top temperatures and intense rainfall.
Typhoon Bopha's heavy rains caused severe flooding and landslides in the southern Philippines, killing hundreds of people. The TRMM satellite's data showed the heaviest rain was located near eastern Mindanao, with rainfall totals over 100mm covering a large area.
The NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite has released a global composite image that shows the glow of natural and human-made sources across the planet. The high-resolution images reveal valuable data for researchers studying weather conditions, such as fog and low clouds, that are difficult to detect with traditional sensors.
The 2012 Atlantic Hurricane season was marked by 19 tropical cyclones, with 10 becoming hurricanes and one major hurricane. The TRMM satellite's accurate measurements revealed high rainfall totals in 'Hurricane Alley,' with some areas receiving over 38 inches of rain.
Climate scientists analyzed satellite observations and computer model simulations to find a human-caused climate change signal. The study found that tropospheric and stratospheric temperature changes are related to human activities, with the lower stratosphere cooling due to ozone depletion.
A NASA study using TRMM satellite data found that 2010 was the deadliest year for rainfall-triggered landslides, with 1,765 fatalities and $759 million in damages. The research used a global database of landslide events and satellite-based rainfall information to identify areas with high landslide risks.
The TRMM satellite provided valuable insights into Hurricane Sandy's properties, including a weak eyewall with modest precipitation and relatively light updrafts. The satellite also detected vigorous storm cells in the super-sized rainband extending to the west and north of the hurricane's center.
Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Mid-Atlantic region, with forecasters calling it a potential 'Frankenstorm'. NASA satellites have provided crucial rainfall data, helping predict total rainfall amounts of 6-12 inches across Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
The TRMM satellite monitored rainfall and towering clouds as the first tropical cyclone of the season formed in the Arabian Sea. Rainfall rates reached up to 41 mm/hour, with thunderstorms surrounding the center of the storm.
Tropical Storm Son-tinh has spread its clouds and showers over the Philippines, according to NASA satellite imagery. The storm's center was moving through the central Philippines, with strongest thunderstorms east of the center over the Philippine Sea.
New research uses satellite images to estimate species richness and turnover, achieving nearly 100% accuracy. The method could improve biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts by reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
Tropical Storm Tony is a small, compact storm traveling through the central Atlantic Ocean. The storm's maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph, with some strengthening expected before gradual weakening.
Tropical Depression 18 (TD18) formed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea on Oct. 22, according to NASA's TRMM satellite. The depression has a 'hot towering' thunderstorm indicating potential intensification within 6 hours.
Tropical Storm Prapiroon experiences heavy rainfall due to interaction with a frontal system over Japan. The storm has weakened significantly, with maximum sustained winds dropping near 35 knots.
The Suomi NPP satellite observed a geomagnetic storm on October 8, 2012, resulting in beautiful displays of northern lights across Canada. The satellite's 'day-night band' sensor detected visible light emissions from energetic particles raining down from Earth's magnetosphere.
Tropical Storm Gaemi shows signs of strengthening with powerful thunderstorms and a band wrapping into the low-level center. NASA satellite imagery reveals the storm's disorganization but expects it to become more circular over the next couple of days.
Tropical Storm Ewiniar's clouds revealed a partially exposed low-level circulation center, open to outside winds that can affect its trajectory. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with the strongest on the eastern quadrant, were observed around the storm.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have made a breakthrough in understanding how muscles regenerate and grow. By blocking the action of myostatin, a protein that suppresses muscle growth, they found that muscle mass can be increased significantly without the need for fully functional satellite cells.
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The study used NASA's Aqua satellite to compare the two storms, showing Jelawat's strong circulation and cold cloud top temperatures, while Ewiniar appears asymmetrical with a long 'tail' of thunderstorms.
NASA's Aqua satellite revealed powerful thunderstorms around Hurricane Miriam's center on Sept. 23, triggering the storm's rapid intensification. The satellite's infrared data showed cloud top temperatures exceeding -63 Fahrenheit (-52 Celsius), indicating uplift and heavy rainfall.
Tropical Storm Nadine has cleared of convection, indicating a decrease in thunderstorms. A low-pressure area is forming in the central Atlantic, while another in the eastern Pacific shows promising signs of organization and warm sea surface temperatures.
Tropical Storm Jelawat forms in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with NASA's Terra satellite capturing its true-color image on Sept. 20. The storm has maximum sustained winds near 45 knots, moving west-southwest at 7 knots.
Tropical Storm Nadine has continued to display tropical characteristics, indicating it has not transitioned to an extra-tropical storm. NASA's TRMM satellite gathered rainfall data, showing convection near the center and a maximum intensity of rainfall about 20 mm/hr.
Tropical Storm Nadine is nearing the Azores, prompting weather watches and warnings. Satellite imagery shows the storm's strongest convection north of its center, while ocean swells may affect the islands.
Typhoon Sanba caused severe flooding and landslides in South Korea on September 17, 2012. The TRMM satellite captured data showing intense rain bands with rates of over 90 mm per hour, and powerful thunderstorms reaching heights of up to 14km
Tropical Storm Nadine continues to battle wind shear and dry air that are keeping it under hurricane status, with maximum sustained winds near 70 mph. Satellite imagery shows Nadine has grown in size but appears more ragged and disorganized, with decreasing convection around the center of circulation.
Tropical Storm Kristy is weakening due to adverse atmospheric conditions and cooler waters, while another system is developing with a 50% chance of formation over the weekend. Environmental conditions are expected to improve for the second low-pressure area, but satellite data shows it has become disorganized.
NASA's TRMM satellite observed intense rainfall and towering thunderstorms in Hurricane Michael, indicating a potential intensification. Over the next 24 hours, Michael's maximum sustained winds more than doubled from 50 mph to 115 mph.
Typhoon Bolaven appears twice as large as Typhoon Tembin in a stunning image from NASA's Aqua satellite, with Bolaven's visible eye dominating the scene. Both storms show strong uplift and cold cloud top temperatures, indicating intense storm activity.
Heavy rainfall observed by NASA's TRMM satellite over Tropical Storm Isaac poses significant risks to the eastern Caribbean, particularly Hispaniola and Cuba. The storm is expected to bring extreme rainfall totals of 8-12 inches, with isolated amounts reaching up to 20 inches.
NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites monitor low-pressure areas with a chance of becoming tropical depressions, storms, and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical Depression 9 is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm, while System 96L has a high chance of becoming the tenth tropical depression of the season.
Tropical Storm Hector continues to weaken, while Tropical Depression 7's remnants move over Central America. Hector's small circulation is spinning off Mexico's western coast, with the remnants of TD7 producing showers and thunderstorms across parts of Central America and Mexico.
Tropical Storm Kai-tak continues to drop heavy rainfall and move toward a landfall in China, with NASA tracking its progress using infrared data from the Aqua satellite. Forecasters warn of potential intensification to typhoon strength before landfall near Hong Kong.
The TRMM satellite captured a small area of moderate to heavy rainfall around the center of Tropical Storm Hector, with rainfall rates reaching 2 inches per hour. However, wind shear from moderate east winds is expected to persist, preventing Hector from strengthening.
Heavy rainfall and high thunderstorms are expected from NASA's observations of Tropical Storm Ernesto, with estimated totals of 12 inches in isolated areas. The storm's center is surrounded by strong storms, producing cloud top temperatures as cold as -63F (-52C).
Tropical Storm Ernesto has its strongest thunderstorms on the eastern and northern sides of the storm. The area of strongest storms has expanded during the morning hours of August 7, wrapped around the center of circulation.
Tropical Storm Ernesto is strengthening with NASA tracking its progress, revealing strong thunderstorms and deep convection on August 5. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph on August 5, and it continued to strengthen after passing over the Aqua satellite.
A new study found that inhibiting myostatin promotes muscle growth without incorporating satellite cells into myofibers, raising hopes for treating muscular diseases. The research team identified a specific type of cell targeted by myostatin, paving the way for potential drug development.
Typhoon Saola is approaching Taiwan but stretches over the north and central Philippines, triggering warnings. The storm's huge extent has triggered public storm warning signals across several provinces.
Tropical Depression Khanun made landfall in western South Korea on July 19, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The satellite tracked the northeastern progression of the cyclone as it moved toward North Korea and northeastern China, eventually dissipating due to atmospheric conditions.
A NASA satellite has been monitoring System 92W, a low-pressure system in the western North Pacific Ocean, indicating increased power and uplift as it strengthens. The storm is expected to move west-northwest past northern Luzon, bringing heavy rainfall and potentially localized flooding.
Remnants of Hurricane Emilia appear as a light swirl of clouds about 800 miles east-southeast of Hilo, moving west at close to 20 mph. Conditions are not favorable for re-development, and the storm is expected to weaken to depression status in cooler waters.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Daniel are visible on satellite imagery as a ghost-like swirl of clouds, heading towards Hawaii. The system is forecast to pass south of the state without affecting it.
NASA's GOES-15 satellite captured an image of three tropical systems chasing each other in the eastern Pacific Ocean, with Tropical Storm Daniel and Hurricane Emilia at the center. The system is expected to weaken to tropical depression status by July 11.