Researchers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory monitor a research drone in this September 2025 photo.
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Senyar Swamps Sumatra
Tropical cyclones almost never form over the Strait of Malacca.
New Study Finds That Drones Can be a Valuable Ally in Elephant Conservation
Once seen as a source of alarm, drones (or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAVs) are now proving to be surprisingly elephant-friendly and a valuable research tool.
UC San Diego Launches New AI Initiative for Earth and Ocean Science
On Monday, Duncan Watson-Parris closed his welcoming remarks on the first meeting of the GAIA Initiative with an inviting flyover video of the Scripps campus.
Penguins ‘Starved to Death En Masse’ as Food Supply Collapsed
Penguins living off the coast of South Africa have likely starved to death en masse during their moulting season as a result of collapsing food supplies.
The Deadly Trade-Off of Electronic Waste Recycling in Ghana
A University of Michigan study found that people in Ghana and across the Global South who recycle electronic waste face a difficult paradox: earning livelihoods to ensure survival comes at the cost of severe long-term exposure to toxicity and dramatic environmental pollution.


