Latest articles by Douglas Main
China's 'Airpocalypse' Tracked by NASA Satellite
Air pollution in northern China recently reached astonishing lows, with visibility of about 30 feet. The clouds of smoke and smog have been tracked from above by NASA's Aqua satellite.
View from Space: Animation of California's Springs Wildfire
The fire kicked up a lot of smoke.
NASA Rover to Explore… Greenland
Grover the rover will inspect the apex of Greenland's ice sheet.
How a Storm Became Big Enough to Span the Atlantic
The storm is creating waves up to 42 feet high.
What the Spring Equinox Looks Like from Space
During the equinox, night and day are almost the same length.
Astronaut Snaps Beautiful Photo of 'Night-Shining Clouds'
Watch from the International Space Station as high-altitude clouds glow.
NASA Sets Launch Date for New Earth-Observing Satellite
The new satellite will replaced Landsat 5, which is being decommissioned.
Lined-Up Sun, Moon Give Rise to 'King Tides'
Tides are higher due to the sun and moon being close to Earth.
NASA to Announce Launch of New Earth-Observing Satellite
The new satellite will replaced Landsat 5, which is being decommissioned.
Time-Lapse Captures Fall Color, Northern Lights
Thousands of pictures have been stitched together to make this movie.
Satellite Spies Dangerous East Coast Weather System
Some areas have already seen 5 inches of rain.
