The next generation of global warming scientists will need large-scale funding, and a healthy dose of data analytics and psychology, to succeed in a rapidly warming world, a climate scientist told the GeoIgnite conference Wednesday (March 2). This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »Higher resolution satellite data needed to monitor impact of extreme weather on Canada’s food supply
Canada must continue seeking out higher resolution data products from space and other sources to monitor its food supply amid climate change, a spokesperson from Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada told attendees of the GeoIgnite Winter Geo conference. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »One year on Mars – the Perseverance rover
The Perseverance rover has been on Mars for a year. What have learned about “Mars’ watery past” and how will this impact future exploration by rovers and humans.
Read More »James Webb Space Telescope arrives at L2
After a seemingly perfect 30 day journey from Earth, the James Webb Space Telescope completed its orbital insertion burn today and has reached its new home at the Lagrange 2 point.
Read More »The effect of climate change on Canadian trees and agriculture
On this weeks episode of the Earth and Space podcast we’re learning how climate change will effect trees and agriculture in Canada’s mid-to-northern latitudes.
Read More »2021 International Space Station Year in Review
It’s been a big year for the International Space Station (ISS) with countless research experiments performed, visits from astronauts other than the station partners along with spaceflight participants.
Read More »Astronomers for Planet Earth and climate change
On this weeks episode of the Earth and Space podcast we’re learning how Astronomers for Planet Earth see the challenge of climate change and what they can do.
Read More »The James Webb Space Telescope to sail past the Moon today
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will sail past the Moon today after completing two important events over the weekend.
Read More »The James Webb Space Telescope launches on its historic journey
At 7:20 a.m. EST (12:20 UTC) the powerful Ariane 5 rocket lifted off from its tropical launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana with the James Webb Space Telescope safely nestled within its fairing. It takes with it the hopes of thousands of people from 14 countries who contributed to this mission, a mission designed to expand our knowledge of the universe.
Read More »A look at the Canadian Space Agency’s Deep Space Food Challenge
If humanity is to explore the Moon and beyond with long-duration astronaut missions, then we’ll need to learn how to grow food in different environments beyond Earth.
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