A new suite of geospatial innovations designed to turn data into actionable intelligence for global food systems was announced on May 27, 2026. The Geospatial Innovation for Food Security (GIFS) Challenge selected three project awardees to develop tools that will aid humanitarian agencies, governments and agricultural specialists to navigate the complexities of agricultural production, climate

Maps can show more than just where things are—they can also show how things change. New maps of artificial light reveal a planet that has been reshaping its nights through patterns of brightening and dimming.  The maps are based on a recent analysis of NASA’s Black Marble data, which found that instead of a gradual increase in

Satellite observations are capturing the rapid retreat of Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier, where ice loss has accelerated dramatically in recent years. The imagery reveals fractured ice, expanding melt zones and newly exposed terrain as the glacier continues to destabilize. Scientists attribute the retreat to a combination of ocean warming and structural weakening of the glacier’s ice

Nearly all of Florida faced at least “moderate” drought in April 2026, and nearly 80 percent of the state fell under “extreme” conditions—some of the worst on record. The Floridan aquifer dropped to its lowest levels since 2011, prompting water-management districts to issue mandatory outdoor watering restrictions across multiple regions.  The map above combines data