Banned chemical still depleting the ozone, says NASA
Carbon tetrachloride, banned under Montreal Protocol, still lingering in atmosphere
Mars’ secrets revealed
Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images
NASA Magellan spacecraft captured images of Venus from 1990-1992
NASA releases new global maps mapping groundwater, soil wetness
Groundwater and soil moisture are crucial for irrigation and crop growth
Solar eclipse to test European electricity grids in March 2015, says French operator
On the other hand, UK grid operator dismisses the possibility of a drastic impact
Mapping the dirt
NASA comes up with the most comprehensive view yet of global air pollution
Trail of dust
Melting season in Arctic longer by about five days: NASA report
An ice-free Arctic Ocean during the summer might be reached this century, say experts
Oh! zone
Pollution tapers off rain
Heating up the red planet
Greenland ice melting fastest in 12,000 yrs: Study
Increased loss likely to raise sea level 2-10 cm by the end of 21st century
NASA’s Hubble telescope reveals stunning image of Pillars of Creation
Infrared and visible light gives bigger view, sharper quality to the iconic structure
Ozone hole smaller than 1990s level; scientists study reasons behind trend
NASA records reduction in ozone depletion as compared to 1998-2006 levels
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NASA’s NuSTAR clicks first solar image
Picture is the most sensitive solar portrait ever taken in high-energy X-rays.
NASA records hottest August since 1880
Antarctica temperatures were 4°C above normal; India recorded a spike of 1-2°C
Mars mission: our personal Star Trek episode
Why we need to spend more on science than on going to movies or cricket
Meltdown
Mars may have been less oxygen-rich than previously assumed
But there’s still a possibility of life on the Red Planet, finds study
Global Eco Watch: People of Indus Valley produced earliest dairy products in the Subcontinent
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
NASA draws attention to fires in Punjab fields
Plant stubble burning shows up as red dots in satellite image