When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In a new video, NASA announces a small satellite's big milestone: It has produced the first map ...

Looking at Earth from the International Space Station, astronauts see big, white clouds spreading across the planet. They cannot distinguish a gray rain cloud from a puffy white cloud. While ...

Clouds might seem like a nuisance if you’re headed on a Sunday afternoon picnic. But put aside your personal biases for a second and consider this: clouds can also tell the story of life on earth. The ...

Google is rolling out new cloud-free satellite imagery across is mapping products today, as it looks to provide a “more accurate and comprehensive view of our planet’s landscape.” The Internet giant ...

Adi Robertson is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Google has updated ...

It’s Earth as not even astronauts get to see it—completely without clouds. A cloud-free view of vegetation patterns across the world, stitched together from data from NASA and other government sources ...

It might be overcast in your area of the globe, but the skies are all clear on Google Maps and Google Earth. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The European Space Agency (ESA) has conducted numerous satellite ...

The world is a surprisingly cloudy place when you step back and view it from space, sharing the vantage point of satellites. But while pictures like the one below have a beauty in their own right, ...

A first-of-its-kind satellite due to launch on Tuesday will be able to see through clouds and leafy canopies to assess how they are protecting the planet from climate change. The Biomass satellite, ...