NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captures visible image of Typhoon Sarika in the South China Sea. The storm is forecasted to make its second landfall near Hainan Island, China, before continuing west and impacting northern Vietnam.
Researchers found that increasing satellite cell numbers can increase muscle regeneration and stifle degeneration. Muscles with genetically modified TEAD1-expressing fibers showed a six-fold increase in satellite cells, allowing for faster repair after injury.
Hurricane Gaston is maintaining its eye despite a degraded satellite appearance, according to NASA. The storm is expected to weaken further as it approaches the Azores Islands, with maximum sustained winds decreasing to near 85 mph.
Satellites show Hurricane Madeline has weakened from a Category 4 storm to a Category 1 storm as it approaches Hawaii. The storm is expected to bring tropical storm conditions, heavy rainfall, and storm surge to the islands, with the potential for dangerous flash floods and mudslides.
Researchers combined satellite data with machine learning to estimate poverty levels, outperforming nightlight models by 81% and 99%. The new method uses publicly available daytime satellite data, is repeatable, and inexpensive, offering a more accurate means to identify impoverished areas.
A new study reveals that greenhouse gases are already accelerating sea level rise, but the impact was initially masked by the massive 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption. The study finds that removing the eruption's cooling effect from satellite records shows a clear acceleration in sea level rise over time.
Dellingr will study Earth's outer atmosphere, creating a chemical and electromagnetic profile using its miniaturized mass spectrometer and magnetometer systems. The satellite's findings will help understand changes in our space weather and impact on satellites.
Tropical Cyclone 02A is consolidating in the Arabian Sea, with cold cloud tops indicating strong uplift and heavy rain potential. The system is forecasted to reach peak intensity of 50 knots within a day or so before dissipating around June 30.
Tropical Storm Danielle formed on June 20 and dissipated over eastern Mexico by June 21. NASA analyzed its rainfall rates and cloud top temperatures using the GPM mission core satellite and Aqua satellite.
The SMAP satellite measures soil moisture by collecting signals related to ground characteristics, then estimating moisture levels using complex equations. On-ground measurements are being used to compare with satellite data and improve accuracy.
Tropical Depression Bonnie has redeveloped into a tropical depression, threatening eastern North Carolina with heavy rain. The storm's movement and intensity are expected to change, with slight strengthening possible in the next 24 hours.
A study of Antarctic coastline images reveals a 40-year record of ice loss to the ocean, with approximately 1000km2 of ice lost over the past four decades. The research team used satellite data to track changes in ice thickness and thinning rates along West Antarctica's coastline.
Scientists discovered 39 unreported and significant sources of toxic sulfur dioxide emissions using a new satellite-based method. The data reveals that these sources account for about 12 percent of all human-made emissions, impacting regional air quality significantly.
The University of Würzburg researchers developed Skith, a technology for the world's first wireless satellite, allowing for reduced design effort and costs. The system uses miniaturized high-speed real-time radio modules with short ranges, boosting technical reliability and flexibility.
LAGEOS, launched in 1976, revolutionized the study of Earth's tectonic plates, rotation, and gravitational field. The satellite achieved accuracies of less than half an inch, enabling precise measurements of plate movement and subtle changes in Earth's center of mass.
Tropical Cyclone Fantala reached Category Five intensity with maximum sustained winds of 150 knots (173 mph), making it one of the strongest storms in the South Indian Ocean. NASA satellites tracked the storm's intense rainfall and powerful thunderstorms, providing critical data on its size and wind patterns.
Researchers map phytoplankton blooms using NASA satellite data, revealing El Nino's effect on the marine food web. Phytoplankton populations drop during El Nino events due to disrupted upwelling, impacting fisheries and fish populations.
The GPM core observatory satellite measured heavy rainfall rates of over 3.6 inches per hour in a powerful storm east of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The satellite also revealed the three-dimensional structure of precipitation in storms beneath it, showing storm tops reaching heights above 7.4 miles.
A new study suggests that the GOES-R geostationary satellite can provide more accurate hurricane predictions by analyzing brightness temperature data. The satellite's high-resolution data allows for a more detailed understanding of hurricane intensity, including wind speed and sea level pressure.
The NASA GPM satellite examined violent thunderstorms in the southern US on February 2-3, with one powerful storm in North Carolina dropping rain at an extreme rate of 112.96 mm (4.4 inches) per hour. The satellite's radar instruments measured precipitation within the area and created a 3D cross-section through the storms.
NASA's Aqua satellite shows strongest storms within a consolidated system, while NOAA's GOES-East satellite imagery reveals increased cloudiness and thunderstorms near the center. The National Hurricane Center predicts a medium chance of development into a depression over the next five days.
NASA estimated rainfall over a 7-day period while analyzing satellite data from the Eastern Pacific Ocean, revealing extreme rain events affecting southern California. The analysis showed highest rainfall totals of over 4.5 inches in the eastern Pacific and 4 inches near Lake Tahoe.
Tropical Cyclone Ula is weakening as it moves west and passes south of Fiji, according to NASA satellite imagery. The storm's thunderstorm development has 'shrunk and become more shallow,' with dry air from the southwest sapping evaporation and thunderstorm activity.
NASA's GOES-West satellite captured a consolidating storm in the Southern Pacific Ocean as System 92P on Dec 29, 2015. The low-pressure area organized and was designated Tropical Cyclone Ula on Dec 30, 2015, near American Samoa.
The NASA GPM mission analyzed extreme weather in the US from December 2015, detecting heavy rainfall, tornado outbreaks, and record-breaking flooding. The analysis revealed a line of tornadic thunderstorms moving through the Midwest, generating two tornadoes and 14 deaths.
NASA used its Terra satellite to observe Melor after it weakened into a trough of low pressure. The storm spread moisture over Luzon, with light to moderate precipitation falling on the island.
Researchers at UTA are analyzing the energy entering the upper atmosphere following space weather events to refine models used for satellite trajectory forecasting. Current estimates can be off by as much as 100%, resulting in an error of up to 30% in tracking satellites.
The C/NOFS satellite provided comprehensive observations of the ionosphere, improving models to predict satellite trajectories and orbital drag. The data revealed strong interactions between charged particles and neutral particles in the atmosphere, affecting radio wave navigation and communication systems.
University of Louisville scientists enhance understanding of muscle repair process by revealing the vital role of protein TAK1 in regulating satellite stem cells. The protein is required for satellite cell proliferation and survival to regenerate adult skeletal muscles after injury or disease.
Data from NASA's GPM core satellite showed Tropical Storm In-fa becoming better organized over the previous 24 hours, with rainfall rates reaching up to 55 mm/h. The storm is expected to intensify through the weekend, bringing maximum sustained winds of 115 mph.
Researchers have discovered a 'supergene' underlying genetic differences in sexual behaviour among male ruffs, with Satellite and Faeder males carrying a chromosomal inversion that has been maintained for about 4 million years. The study found an association between the 'supergene', testosterone levels, and altered behaviour.
A UK-based remote satellite monitoring programme will help monitor the impact of human activities on the Laguna Bacalar's ecosystem. The project will use satellite data to analyze changes and provide evidence for conservation efforts, benefiting from a £1.5M funding by the UK Space Agency.
Cyclone Chapala is approaching landfall in central Yemen, with the GPM satellite analyzing heavy rain and wind speeds of up to 120mph. The storm is expected to weaken rapidly after landfall, dissipating by November 4.
Hurricane Patricia intensified rapidly off Mexico's southwestern coast, breaking records for the strongest Eastern North Pacific hurricane. NASA satellites and instruments tracked its rapid intensification, revealing frigid cloud top temperatures that enabled heavy rainfall.
Scientists have developed a new technique to measure the speed of internal waves below the ocean surface using a single satellite image. This allows for more accurate information to be obtained from satellites, enabling researchers to track ocean currents and objects moving on or below the surface.
Hurricane Oho appears to have extremely long arms in imagery from NOAA's GOES-West satellite, drawing moisture northeast along a stationary front to the storm's northeast. The storm is weakening due to cooler waters and warming cloud tops indicating less uplift in the air.
Hurricane Joaquin strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane on October 1, with satellite imagery showing powerful thunderstorms and cloud top temperatures over -63F. The National Hurricane Center forecasted the storm's track, predicting it will impact the central Bahamas and possibly Long Island, New York.
Tropical Storm Etau drenched central Japan with intense rainfall, with GPM satellite measurements showing up to 88 mm/h rain rates. The storm's remnants are expected to transition northwestward off the Japanese coast.
Tropical storm Grace has weakened to a depression in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean after just three days of formation. NASA's GPM satellite found only scattered areas of light rain in the system.
Satellite imagery shows Tropical Storm Fred losing its punch, with no strong thunderstorms developing in the storm. The RapidScat instrument measured the strongest winds tightly circling the center, but they are not indicative of a strengthening storm.
Hurricane Jimena is classified as a category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds near 130 mph. The Global Precipitation Measurement satellite detected a double eye-wall structure with evidence of erosion, indicating decay and weakening of the storm's inner eyewall.
Hurricane Ignacio is being affected by wind shear, weakening the storm. Infrared satellite data shows that southwesterly wind shear is pushing thunderstorms to the northeast, causing a 'warmer banding feature' across the western and northern semicircles.
NASA's GOES-East satellite tracked Tropical Storm Erika's movement from August 27 to August 29, showing its weakening as it passed through the Leeward Islands and into the Eastern Caribbean Sea. The storm's remnants are expected to produce heavy rainfall across portions of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and eastern Cuba through Sunday.
Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Ignacio was measured by NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) core satellite on August 27, with rates reaching over 60 mm per hour south of the eye. The storm is expected to slowly strengthen through late Saturday and peak at 110 mph on August 29.
Tropical Depression Danny was already affecting the Leeward Islands when NASA's Terra satellite passed overhead. The storm is expected to produce heavy rainfall over several islands in the region.
NASA's Aqua satellite and Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) core satellite tracked Typhoon Goni as it affected the Philippines. The satellites provided detailed insights into the typhoon's inner eye wall, showing intense rainfall rates of over 88 inches in extreme areas.
Tropical Storm Danny formed in the central Atlantic on August 18 with a strong El Nino influence, leading to potential hurricane formation. The GPM satellite analyzed Danny's rainfall structure, revealing an asymmetric rain band with high rain rates.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite captured a visible image of Typhoon Goni on August 20, showing powerful thunderstorms spiraling around its eye. The storm was centered near the northeastern Philippines and had maximum sustained winds of 115 knots.
The fourth Atlantic Tropical Depression formed on August 18, 2015, with NASA's Terra satellite capturing its visible image. The depression is expected to gradually strengthen over the next 48 hours and become a tropical storm by August 21.
The Suomi NPP satellite gathered infrared data on Typhoon Goni, showing the strongest thunderstorms in its eastern and southern quadrants. The storm maintained a convective signature despite weakening uplift, with winds near 115mph and a Category Three rating.
The Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Molave, revealing strong winds and clouds southeast of the storm's center. The satellite data showed that the strongest winds were in this quadrant, with forecasters predicting intensification over warm sea surface temperatures.
Tiny marine organisms produce airborne gases and organic matter to seed cloud droplets, leading to brighter clouds that reflect more sunlight. This process affects the amount of solar energy reaching Earth's surface, with implications for global climate.
Chakrabarti's new study will create a simulated map of satellite populations from analyzing extended atomic hydrogen disks, which may answer the
NASA's RapidScat instrument and Europe's METOP satellite detected tropical-storm-force winds in the northwest quadrant of Cyclone Enrique. The storm was re-classified as a tropical storm on July 17, with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph (65 kph) and higher gusts.
Researchers develop a new satellite time transfer method using two-way common-view comparison, eliminating common errors and improving precision. The method achieves accurate results of 0.4 ns, surpassing previous methods.
Typhoon Nangka is moving north towards mainland Japan, with NASA satellites tracking its progression. The storm's maximum sustained winds decreased from 65 knots to 75 mph/120 kph, making it a minimal category 1 typhoon.
Typhoon Halola has become elongated due to wind shear, with cloud top temperatures as low as -63F/-52C, leading to heavy rainfall. The storm is expected to maintain typhoon intensity and move west-northwestward over the next several days.
Satellite data indicates Hurricane Dolores is strengthening, with colder cloud tops and increased sustained winds of near 80 mph. The storm's trajectory suggests it will continue to pull away from the coast, potentially bringing heavy rainfall and rough surf to southwestern Mexico.
A post-tropical depression has formed in the Central Pacific Ocean, located northeast of Hawaii. Swells from the system are expected to cause high surf along east-facing shores of the main Hawaiian Islands over the next several days.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Depression Chan-Hom on June 30, revealing thunderstorms wrapping into the low-level center from the north and west. The depression is expected to strengthen to tropical storm status and move northwest, passing north of Fananu.