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Lasers are helping scientists conduct highly precise measurements and observations on Earth, in orbit around our planet and in space.

Mysterious flashes of light shown in images of Earth from space come from ice crystals lodged high in the atmosphere, new research suggests.

Satellites have provided a detailed view of the small but vitally important magnetic signals emitted by Earth's outer shell, known as the lithosphere, the European Space Agency (ESA) said.

Scientists are investigating what may be weakening the remains of ancient Angkor's stony architecture.

Scientists are turning to high-flying help in efforts to count humpback whales.

NASA partnered with Jane Goodall Institute in hopes satellite data could help save chimps.

DARPA's 'plan B' for tactical military communications is a high-speed, fiber-optic network on the high seas.

NASA satellites spied a so-called atmospheric river passing over the state.

A band of molten iron is churning slowly deep inside Earth, much in the same way as a jet stream, a new study finds.