New U.S. Geological Survey 5-meter Interferometric Synthethic Aperture Radar data suggest North America's tallest peak may be 83 feet shorter than previously thought.
Three States Form Cooperative Drone Pact
Governors of Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia are supporting efforts by three universities in their respective states to partner on a Federal Aviation Administration drone test site.
Deadly Earthquake Forms New Island off Pakistan
On Sept. 24, 2013, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake rattled western Pakistan, leaving at least 350 people dead and than 100,000 homeless. The quake also created a new island near Gwadar, Pakistan.
DOJ Spends Millions on Drones
A September 2013 Department of Justice report reveals the agency has spent $3.7 million on small drones since 2006, including $3 million for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
ESA's Swarm Launch Campaign Under Way
The European Space Agency's Swarm satellites have arrived at Russia's Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The mission will unravel one of the most mysterious aspects of our planet: the magnetic field.
Unmanned Aircraft Show Promise for Firefighters
A hose, a ladder, an axe, protective gear, a truck, a personal locator device, an unmanned aircraft system Could this be the next technology breakthrough in urban firefighting?
ESA Announces Copernicus Masters Winner
The European Space Agency selected an online service that monitors water quality for the aquaculture industry as this year's most beneficial Earth-monitoring service for European citizens.
Florida College Offers Graduate Degree in Drone Warfare
This fall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University became the first U.S. college to offer post-graduate education specializing in unmanned aircraft systems for military applications.
Drone Assists Colorado Flood Assessment Until Grounded by FEMA
Volunteers from Falcon UAV say they were providing mapping services to local officials when the Federal Emergency Management Agency said they would be arrested if they continued flying.
ESA Water Mission Proves Versatile
The European Space Agency's SMOS satellite continues to monitor soil moisture and ocean salinity, but it also aims to improve weather forecasts and enhance flood predictability.
