Earth Matters

Bluer here, yellower there; here’s what scientists think is in store for the future color of Earth’s oceans.

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

In honor of the Global Precipitation Measurement mission's fifth anniversary, we're highlighting some of our favorite and most unique Earth Observatory stories related to the satellite--from farmers trying to increase crop yields to researchers predicting the spread of fires.

NASA Earth Observatory has existed for just one-fifth the time of Grand Canyon National Park, but over those 20 years, satellites and astronauts have captured some magnificent views of the park from above.

Heart-shaped features show up across the planet, from the desert in Dubai to a glacier in Greenland.

The Galapagos was just one part of a much longer journey for Charles Darwin and the Beagle.

Astronauts photographed the aftermath of a destructive dam collapse and flood in Brazil.

In case you missed it, here is a quick look at some of the big stories we didn't cover during the impasse.

Satellites detected a debris cloud and the flash from a meteor that exploded over Cuba.