Mud Matters

Source - NASA Science News for Feb. 6, 2015

NASA has launched a new satellite to study water, not in oceans or lakes, but in the soil beneath our feet. This often overlooked repository of water can have big effects on weather, climate, drought and agriculture.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2015/06feb_smap/

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Satellite with Extraordinary Antenna to Study Soil Moisture

Source - NASA Science News for Dec. 31, 2014

Launching in January 2015, NASA's Soil Moisture Mapping satellite (SMAP) will track water in the soil. Data gathered using the satellite's unusual antenna with help forecast weather, floods, drought, crop yield and landslides - all from outer space.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2014/31dec_smap/