The European Space Agency's CryoSat satellite has found a vast crater in Antarctica's icy surface that may have been left behind when a lake lying under about 3 kilometers of ice suddenly drained.
Aussie Police Embrace Surveillance Drones
South Australian Police will use sophisticated remote-controlled drones to spy on suspects as it takes the war on crime to new heights.
Satellites Aid Agriculture in Gambia
To monitor and evaluate agricultural development in Gambia, one of Africa's poorest nations, satellites are mapping crops and land cover.
Potential Snag Emerges for UAS Integration
On June 27, 2013, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill asking the Federal Aviation Administration to stop the rule-making process until privacy concerns are addressed.
Satellites Monitor Health Hazards from Wildfire Smoke
Understanding how high wildfires send smoke into the atmosphere is key to predicting where and how a plume will spread.
South Africa Drone Operator Arrested
On June 28, 2013, a dozen police officers apprehended a man who flew a camera-equipped drone over the Pretoria hospital where former president Nelson Mandela was being treated.
North American Water Storage Improves
Satellite data indicate North America's surface water conditions have improved in many places, but drought has persisted or deepened in others. Underground, the path out of drought is much slower.
Earth's Northern Biomass Measured and Mapped
Satellites have mapped the biomass of the northern hemisphere's forests with greater precision than ever, improving our ability to predict Earth's climate and understand its carbon cycle.
NOAA Tests Drones on Olympic Peninsula
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is testing unmanned aircraft that could allow researchers to observe animals at relatively close range with minimal disturbance.
Smoke from Illegal Fires Engulfs Singapore
On June 19, 2013, NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites captured striking images of smoke billowing from illegal wildfires on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
