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Data in Action
All across the planet, NASA Earth science data are used to meet real-world challenges.
Featured Data in Action
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The eBird project uses NASA data and observations from amateur birdwatchers to provide insights into the decline in avian populations throughout North America.
June 17, 2025
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Agricultural burning in Kansas produces smoky skies and healthy crops.
June 6, 2025
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Discover how Landsat data were used map areas of the Alaskan Yukon River basin proving that land cover type was a good predictor of permafrost.
Dec. 10, 2014
5 MIN READ
Explore how LP DAAC data was used to forecast spring wheat yields in Canada, track elevation change at a U.S. coal mine, and examine land cover impacts on urban heat in Phoenix, Arizona.
Nov. 25, 2014
3 MIN READ
Learn how remote sensing data from space was used to detect and monitor the King Fire in California, showcasing the importance of satellite imagery in wildfire management.
Nov. 7, 2014
4 MIN READ
Explore how MODIS data supports research on tick-borne disease spread in Kansas, water stress in African rangelands, and long-term greenness trends in Alaska’s boreal ecosystems.
Oct. 28, 2014
3 MIN READ
Read highlights from the Spring/Summer 20214 term of NASA's DEVELOP program.
Oct. 21, 2014
3 MIN READ
ASTER data are used to evaluate the affects of Hurricane Ivan, a unique and destructive storm, after making two U.S. landfalls.
Sept. 30, 2014
4 MIN READ
See how digital elevation models are used to create three-dimensional data visualizations, which provide an insightful perspective on landscapes.
Aug. 18, 2014
2 MIN READ
Satellite data derived from ASTER imagery help tea growers in India assess crop health.
Aug. 14, 2014
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