The following sections were updated since 03 August 2007. -- FIRE (1 updated events, 1 new images) -- ZACA WILDFIRE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA The Zaca Fire in Southern California began July 4, 2007, but flared up again in early August, forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes. * http://naturalhazards.nasa.gov/shownh.php3?img_id=14432 *** MODIS(Aqua) image from Aug 05 2007 (Posted on Aug 06 2007 1:16PM) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Natural Hazards is a service of NASA's Earth Obse ...Continue Reading

 * DESTINATIONS:* *News* *|* *SpaceFlight* *|* *Science/Astronomy* *|* *SETI* *|*   *Space Business News* *August 6, 2007*      *TOP STORY* *posted: August 6, 2007 01:05 pm EDT* *Mission Endeavour: Spaceflight Rookies Prepare for First Launch*Two astronauts will make their first spaceflight when the shuttle Endeavour launches Aug. 8.Read More * MISSIONS/LAUNCHES* *Russian Cargo Ship Docks at Space Station ...Continue Reading

Aug. 6, 2007 Allard Beutel Headquarters, Washington 202-358-4769 allard.beutel@nasa.gov Jonas Dino Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. 650-604-5612/207-3280 jdino@mail.arc.nasa.gov Kathy Gill Microsoft Live Labs, Redmond, Wash. 503-443-7000 grey.hautaluoma-1@nasa.gov RELEASE: 07-170 NASA, MICROSOFT LAUNCH COLLABORATION WITH IMMERSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY WASHINGTON - On Monday, NASA and Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, Wash., released an interactive, 3-D photographic collection of the space shuttle Endeavour ...Continue Reading

Today's Top News Friday August 3, 2007   Forecasters Predict Fewer Hurricanes Forecasters downgrade hurricane season predictions. Greatest Mysteries: How Many Species Exist on Earth? Company Now Selling Real Flying Saucers Secret to Toddler Vocabulary Explosion Revealed Subliminal Messages Fuel Anxiety advertisement Top Features History's Most Overlooked Mysteries Read More New Fossils Support Deep-Sea Origin of Life Read More Heat Waves in Europe Nearly Twice ...Continue Reading

Aug. 3, 2007 Allard Beutel Headquarters, Washington 202 358-4769 allard.beutel@nasa.gov Jeanne Ryba Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 jeanne.m.ryba@nasa.gov MEDIA ADVISORY: 07-099 NASA ANNOUNCES WEB COVERAGE OF NEXT SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A prelaunch webcast, live blogs, podcasts, pictures and videos highlight NASA's Web coverage of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-118 mission to the International Space Station. NASA will provide ongoing updates online at: http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle ...Continue Reading

Aug. 3, 2007 Katherine Trinidad Headquarters, Washington 202-358-3749 katherine.trinidad@nasa.gov George Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 george.h.diller@nasa.gov MEDIA ADVISORY: 07-098 NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION POSTPONED 24 HOURS CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The launch of space shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-118 has been postponed 24 hours to allow the shuttle processing team additional time to complete routine work before liftoff. The launch now is targeted for Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 6:36 p.m. E ...Continue Reading

Aug. 3, 2007 Grey Hautaluoma Headquarters, Washington 202-358-0668 grey.hautaluoma-1@nasa.gov RELEASE: 07-169 NASA SELECTS ASTROPHYSICS PROJECTS FOR NEW SCIENCE ON THE MOON WASHINGTON -- NASA has selected four proposals focusing on astrophysics priorities in lunar science to facilitate the nation's exploration program. The proposed studies are part of a NASA effort to develop new opportunities to conduct important science investigations during the planned renewal of human exploration of the moon. The newly-an ...Continue Reading

 * DESTINATIONS:* *News* *|* *SpaceFlight* *|* *Science/Astronomy* *|* *SETI* *|*   *Space Business News* *August 3, 2007*      *TOP STORY* *posted: August 3, 2007 01:33 pm EDT* *Aiming for Mars: NASA's Phoenix Lander Prepares to Fly*NASA Phoenix Mars Lander is poised for a Saturday launch towards the red planet.Read More * MISSIONS/LAUNCHES* *Space Teacher: After Long Wait, Barbara Morgan is Ready to Laun ...Continue Reading

The following sections were updated since 02 August 2007. -- FLOOD (2 updated events, 2 new images) -- FLOODS IN BANGLADESH Monsoon rain swelled rivers throughout Bangladesh starting in June 2007. * http://naturalhazards.nasa.gov/shownh.php3?img_id=14430 *** MODIS(Aqua) image from Aug 03 2007 (Posted on Aug 03 2007 12:46PM) FLOODING IN EASTERN INDIA India's annual monsoon triggered widespread flooding throughout the country in July and August 2007. * http://naturalhazards.nasa.gov/shownh.php3?img_id=14429 *** MODIS ...Continue Reading

Today's Top News Thursday August 2, 2007   Secret to Toddler Vocabulary Explosion Revealed High rate of word-learning in toddlers may not need complex mechanisms. Greatest Mysteries: How Does the Brain Work? Brown Clouds Add to Global Warming Sounds Like ... Apes Play Charades Subliminal Messages Fuel Anxiety advertisement Top Features 10 Ways to Green Your Home Read More The Top 10 Intrepid Explorers Read More Hiccups Get Shock Therapy Read More ...Continue Reading