NASA Maps Hidden Freeze Stage Across the Arctic
A NASA-led study mapped the Arctic’s zero curtain, a near-freezing phase that can extend microbial activity and complicate forecasts of permafrost carbon emissions over time.
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NASA PREFIRE Mission Maps Hidden Heat at Earth’s Poles
NASA’s PREFIRE mission is revealing seasonal heat patterns at the poles, giving scientists new observations of infrared energy and Earth’s energy budget with precision today.
Chandra Gallery Shows Galaxies in X-Ray and Other Light
NASA’s Chandra Observatory has released a new gallery showing galaxies through X-ray and multiwavelength observations, revealing black holes, star formation, and cosmic evolution in detail.
Hubble Reveals Ancient Merger That Helped Build the Milky Way
Hubble evidence indicates a dwarf galaxy merged with the young Milky Way about 12 billion years ago, helping reconstruct our galaxy’s early history and evolution.
NASA’s Pandora Mission Begins Study of Exoplanet Atmospheres
NASA’s Pandora mission has begun studying exoplanets and their host stars, aiming to separate stellar effects from atmospheric signals in distant worlds more clearly today.
New Horizons Finds Signs of Recent Liquid on Pluto
New Horizons data suggest liquid nitrogen may recently have reached Pluto’s surface, offering scientists a new clue about activity beneath its frozen terrain and glaciers.
Curiosity Rover Reaches One-Kilometer Climb on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has climbed one kilometer above its starting elevation on Mars, reaching a major milestone while studying Mount Sharp’s geological record so far.
Austria’s Pasterze Glacier Hangs on by One Icefall
Austria’s Pasterze Glacier is nearing a major physical divide as its final connecting icefall thins, underscoring rapid changes across Alpine glaciers during 2026’s summer season.
Greenland Iceberg Survives Collision With Joe Island
NASA satellite observations show a large iceberg from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier collided with Joe Island before moving into Nares Strait during August 2026, prompting scrutiny.
Puerto Rico Drought Deepens as Water Stress Spreads
NASA says Puerto Rico’s drought is affecting water supplies, agriculture, and communities as scientists track rainfall deficits, heat, and expanding dry conditions across Puerto Rico.