NASA Science


Heat Dome Broils the Western U.S.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000

A ridge of high pressure fueled record-breaking temperatures in Montana, Utah, and Wyoming on July 12, 2026.

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Fans of the Arctic

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Sediment eroded from ice-capped mountains splays out across a broad river valley on Russia’s Severny Island.

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Wild, Scenic, and Increasingly Rusty

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Orange streams are now being spotted in hundreds of watersheds in permafrost areas throughout Alaska’s Brooks Range.

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Where Venezuela’s Earthquakes Shifted the Ground

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Radar data from the NISAR satellite show that La Guaira and nearby areas experienced significant ground displacement from the June 2026 temblors.

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Super Typhoon Bavi

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000

The third category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026 crossed the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands and Guam before continuing toward Asia.

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Cottonwood Fire Chars Utah

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000

The blaze burned more than 150 square miles and swept through parts of a ski resort.

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The World Cup From 250 Miles Up

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Over the years, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have photographed several of the cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Examining Algal Blooms in Blue Mesa

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Using satellite data, researchers connected harmful algal blooms with warm water and low water levels at one of Colorado's largest reservoirs.

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The Birthplace of the United States

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

It was here the founders shaped the future of American government.

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Colonial National Historical Park

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

The colonial communities of “America’s historic triangle” played defining roles in the road to American independence.

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