Cellphones are constantly collecting location data from global satellites, but there is uncertainty about who is using these data, and for what purposes.
Over half of the human genome contains repetitive DNA sequences whose functions are still not fully understood.
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Forced labor is a widespread problem in fisheries on the high seas. Between 2012 and 2018, an estimated 100,000 people may have been victims of forced labor on thousands of different boats.
Using new technology to answer questions about shark reproduction.
Tanya Houppermans
Researchers are using a newly developed satellite tag to study previously unknown aspects of tiger shark reproduction. This approach could be used on other difficult-to-study shark species.
We pulled four before-and-after NASA satellite images and asked bushfire researcher Grant Williamson to reflect on the story they tell.
The electromagnetic spectrum we can access with current technologies is completely occupied. This means experts have to think of creative ways to meet our rocketing demands for data.
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Free space optical communication will allow the same connectivity in space we already have on Earth. And this will provide benefits across a number of sectors.
A Landsat view of Mount St. Helens in 2011.
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