Earth Matters

Use your eyes and your research skills to figure out the location shown in this satellite image.

Millions of people have been watching the 2019 Women's World Cup in France, setting a record number for viewers. At least three of those spectators are watching from space.

Your challenge is to use the comments section to tell us what we are looking at and why it is interesting.

Seven ice features in western Antarctica have been named for Earth-observation satellites.

In May 2019, when atmospheric carbon dioxide reached its yearly peak, it set a record.

In a recent article, we showed satellite imagery of the dramatic retreat of Alaska’s Excelsior Glacier over the past two decades. Images collected closer to the ground also show dramatic change.

Seven million years ago, some truly spectacular creatures roamed the woodlands of East Africa.

NASA and the National Park Service are encouraging the public to follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark through a new citizen science challenge.

Your challenge is to use the comments section to tell us what we are looking at and why it is interesting.