Researchers are leveraging troves of data collected by animal-borne sensors to complement satellite observations, expand weather measurements, and better understand wildlife ecology in a changing climate.
Published Mar 12, 2024
Extreme weather events such as heat waves and drought affect the presence of certain bird species.
Published Aug 19, 2020
A new study shows that nocturnal animals are less active when the nights are too bright with electric lighting.
Published Oct 24, 2019
Maps of forest cover type show where the composition and structure of the forest is sufficient for the threatened species to nest and roost.
Published Dec 18, 2019
Scientists at the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management are using satellites -- Landsat 5 and Landsat 7 -- to determine where spotted owls are likely to nest.
Published Jun 23, 1999
On months-long Mars analog missions in Hawaii, donning mock space suits to explore lava flows and other geological formations is often a high point.
Published Aug 29, 2018
Researchers examined how human land use will affect species habitats around the world.
Published Jul 22, 2019
To overcome a loss of wetland habitat, researchers turn to big data, binoculars, and rice paddies.
Published Sep 25, 2015
Space Shuttle Atlantis approached the International Space Station for docking for the last time.
Published Jul 10, 2023
Dunes, ponds, and wildlife habitat are found alongside urban areas on this iconic peninsula in Massachusetts.
Published Jun 4, 2023
Wildfires make a significant mark on the bird’s nesting and roosting habitat.
Published Dec 23, 2019
Even when viewed from space, sunsets lead to an interesting play of light in the atmosphere.
Published Jul 17, 2022
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