The following sections were updated since 14 June 2007. -- FIRE (1 updated events, 1 new images) -- FIRES IN CENTRAL AFRICA Hundreds of agricultural fires were burning in central Africa in mid-June 2007 when the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer on NASA's Aqua satellite captured this image. * http://naturalhazards.nasa.gov/shownh.php3?img_id=14308 *** MODIS(Aqua) image from Jun 13 2007 (Posted on Jun 13 2007 2:19PM) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Natural Hazards is a ...Continue Reading

NASA Science News for June 15, 2007 This summer, NASA plans to launch a robotic probe to visit two stange and giant asteroids--one is covered with ice while the other may have been blasted by an ancient supernova. The tales these asteroids tell may reveal the true beginnings of our solar system. FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/15jun_dawn.htm?list882224 You are currently subscribed to snglist as: nasa_reports@aus-city.com. This is a free service. To unsubscribe click here: http://lyris.msfc.nasa.g ...Continue Reading

June 15, 2007 Allard Beutel Headquarters, Washington 202-358-4769 James Hartsfield Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 MEDIA ADVISORY: M07-66 NASA SETS ATLANTIS, SPACE STATION CREW NEWS CONFERENCE HOUSTON - On Saturday, June 16, the 10 astronauts and cosmonauts flying aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station will hold a news conference at 5:08 p.m. CDT. Media representatives at participating NASA locations will be able to ask questions during the news conference. Journalist ...Continue Reading

Today's Top News Thursday June 14, 2007   Model Predicts Mob Behavior Prototype models how people behave in emergencies and crowd situations. Plants Recognize Siblings Strange Things Do Happen at Full Moon Sexy Dreams Are No Rarity Self-Esteem Myth Busted: Everyone Has It advertisement Top Features Can Matter Travel at Light Speed? Read More The Top 10 Intrepid Explorers Read More 10 Ways to Green Your Home Read More Gallery: Great White Sharks ...Continue Reading

The following sections were updated since 13 June 2007. -- CROPS AND DROUGHT (1 updated events, 1 new images) -- DROUGHT IN THE UNITED STATES By the end of May 2007, drought had set in over both the southeastern and the southwestern United States, while excess rain fell in the interior. This vegetation index image reflects plant growth in response to the drought and rain. * http://naturalhazards.nasa.gov/shownh.php3?img_id=14307 *** MODIS(Terra) image from May 24 2007 (Posted on Jun 13 2007 12:37PM) -- DUST AND SMOKE ...Continue Reading

 * DESTINATIONS:* *News* *|* *SpaceFlight* *|* *Science/Astronomy* *|* *SETI* *|*   *Space Business News* *June 14, 2007*      *TOP STORY* *posted: June 14, 2007 01:46 pm EDT* *Mission Atlantis: Astronauts to Rehearse Shuttle Fix, Stow Solar Array*Astronauts aboard NASA's shuttle Atlantis will rehearse an unique heat shield repair plan Thursday.Read More * MISSIONS/LAUNCHES* *Fantastic Flight Decks to Fly You Safely * *Range Issues Scrub ...Continue Reading

Today's Top News Wednesday June 13, 2007   Huge Bird-Like Dinosaur Discovered Scientists unearthed a gigantic bird-like dinosaur that weighed as much as a car. Women Prefer Men Who Look Like Dad Female Boobies Dump the Best Males 'Dolly' Scientist: Make Human Stem Cells From Animal Eggs Huge Wildlife Migration Discovered in Africa advertisement Top Features The Top 10 Intrepid Explorers Read More 10 Ways to Green Your Home Read More Gallery: Great White Shar ...Continue Reading

The following sections were updated since 12 June 2007. -- CROPS AND DROUGHT (1 updated events, 1 new images) -- DROUGHT IN THE UNITED STATES By the end of May 2007, drought had set in over both the southeastern and the southwestern United States, while excess rain fell in the interior. This vegetation index image reflects plant growth in response to the drought and rain. * http://naturalhazards.nasa.gov/shownh.php3?img_id=14302 *** AVHRR(NOAA-15 POES) image from May 31 2007 (Posted on Jun 12 2007 3:18PM) -- DUST AND ...Continue Reading

 * DESTINATIONS:* *News* *|* *SpaceFlight* *|* *Science/Astronomy* *|* *SETI* *|*   *Space Business News* *June 13, 2007*      *TOP STORY* *posted: June 13, 2007 11:26 am EDT* *Automatic Telescope Spots Light-Speed Explosions*Chilean telescope captures dying stars' near-light-speed explosions.Read More * MISSIONS/LAUNCHES* *Mission Atlantis: Spacewalkers to Help Retract Older ISS Solar Wing * *All Wired Up: Space Station Spreads its New S ...Continue Reading

 * DESTINATIONS:* *News* *|* *SpaceFlight* *|* *Science/Astronomy* *|* *SETI* *|*   *Space Business News* *June 12, 2007*      *TOP STORY* *posted: June 12, 2007 02:38 pm EDT* *Earth's Future Glimpsed on Titan*A desert moon suggests how our planet might end up.Read More * MISSIONS/LAUNCHES* *Mission Atlantis: Space Station to Unfurl New Solar Arrays * *ISS Delivery: Astronauts Install New Space Station Power Plant *  * SC ...Continue Reading