ESA Considers Plant Fluorescence Mission

ESA Considers Plant Fluorescence Mission

Similar to radiant skin in humans, plants also glow when they're well. A European Space Agency (ESA) satellite could use fluorescence to track the health and productivity of vegetation worldwide.

Indonesia Volcano Dusts Surrounding Landscape

Indonesia Volcano Dusts Surrounding Landscape

Until 2010, Indonesia's Sinabung volcano was dormant. Then a brief burst in 2010 caused the temporary evacuation of about 30,000 nearby residents. The volcano was at it again this February.