Earth Series: From Space to Your Plate

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Earth Series: Monitoring the Air We Breathe

Take a deep breath, and you’re inhaling oxygen from Earth’s atmosphere. Take a walk outside, and the atmosphere is shielding you from harmful radiation. NASA research provides crucial data to understand air quality and the intricate processes happening in the sky above us. In thi ... Show more

. 39min 17sec

Earth Series: What's Next for NASA Earth Science

NASA has a record of Earth observations going back more than 50 years. What might be in store for the next 50 years? In this finale of our Earth series, we hear from two scientists helping to chart the course of NASA Earth science. There are still many unanswered questions about ... Show more

. 28min 51sec

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