5 days agoMonitoring Environmental Changes During the Pandemic and BeyondThe COVID-19 pandemic sparked a wave of international collaboration resulting in scientific advancements across various fields. Scientists collaborated globally, utilizing innovative mRNA and vector-based vaccine technologies resulting in the rapid development and deployment of multiple vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 virus. A similar collaboration occurred between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA)…Earth Observation3 min readEarth Observation3 min read
May 22IBM Geospatial Foundation Model Trained with HLS DataA NASA/IBM partnership forged recently through a Space Act Agreement is already proving to be revolutionary for both Earth science research and artificial intelligence (AI) model development. At the 2023 IBM Think conference, IBM Research announced their success in constructing the first geospatial foundation model specifically trained with Earth observation…2 min read2 min read
May 15Art Making Science AccessibleEarth science and art are rarely mentioned in the same sentence despite the fact that both share a deep connection in their common goal to understand and interpret the world around us. Earth science provides a wealth of inspiration for artists, from the beauty of geological formations to the awe-inspiring…Data Driven Art3 min readData Driven Art3 min read
Apr 28From Data to Melody: Data Sonification and Its Role in Open ScienceBy Dr. Manil Maskey and Abdelhak Maroune Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) Introduction Data sonification is a field that involves the transformation of data into sound. This approach allows researchers, scientists, and individuals to use their sense of hearing to interpret and analyze complex datasets. Unlike traditional data visualization…Earth Science5 min readEarth Science5 min read
Apr 20Earth Day 2023Earth Day is a time to pause and appreciate our dynamic, wondrous planet. From biosphere to magnetosphere, Earth is simultaneously our home and our research lab. As a deeply interconnected system, Earth provides everything we need to sustain life in its myriad forms, but we must continue to pursue scientific…Earth Day2 min readEarth Day2 min read
Apr 11IMPACT Team Members Honored with NASA Silver Achievement AwardsNASA annually bestows agency medals and awards upon select government and non-government individuals and teams during special ceremonies at each NASA center. Recently, NASA announced that Dr. Manil Maskey, who serves as the deputy manager of IMPACT, has been honored with the prestigious NASA Silver Achievement Medal, and the IMPACT…Awards5 min readAwards5 min read
Mar 29Streamlining Satellite Needs Assessments with the Report Generation ToolMost of us are aware that satellites orbiting Earth collect vast amounts of information, which is then used to benefit life on the surface. Less commonly understood is how this information is distributed, and how potential users are informed about data that helps meet their needs. Through the Satellite Needs…Data Science4 min readData Science4 min read
Mar 27Imagining the Future of Large Language Models and Open ScienceIn a recent IMPACT blog article, Kaylin Bugbee, lead of the Science Discovery Engine project, and Rahul Ramachandran, IMPACT project manager, explored the ethical implications of using generative Large Language Models (LLMs) in the context of scientific documentation. These machine learning models are examples of foundation models which rely on…Machine Learning9 min readMachine Learning9 min read
Feb 24The Ethics of Large Language Models: Who Controls the Future of Open Science?Kaylin Bugbee, Rahul Ramachandran This blog post is a collaborative effort between Kaylin Bugbee, who is responsible for leading Science Discovery Engine Project–one of NASA’s Open-Source Science Initiative efforts, and Rahul Ramachandran, who is leading the AI foundation model effort within NASA/IMPACT. For some time, IMPACT has been studying the…Large Language Models9 min readLarge Language Models9 min read
Feb 23The Satellite Needs Working Group: How Can We Help You?Imagine that you have just landed your dream job as the director of a beautiful nature preserve. Vast areas encompassing iconic landscapes will now be under your supervision. You’ve always cared deeply about preserving and protecting the natural world, but now that you’re a decision maker, how exactly will you…Earth Science6 min readEarth Science6 min read
