SOS Explorer is an Android app that offers an immersive and interactive educational experience. Developed by NOAA Science On a Sphere, this free app takes datasets that are usually seen on a 6-foot sphere in large museum spaces and makes them accessible, portable, and interactive for anyone. SOS Explorer offers high-resolution datasets, educational videos, user-guided tours, and analysis tools, among others. With over 100 datasets available, users can explore and learn about a wide range of topics from climate change and ocean temperatures to earthquake activity and snow and ice.

SOS Explorer's interface is intuitive, captivating, and entertaining, making it ideal for users of all ages who want to learn more about environmental processes. It also offers global and flat map views, giving users the option to choose the most convenient way to explore datasets. Overall, SOS Explorer is a great tool for educators, students, and anyone interested in learning more about the world around us. The desktop version of SOS Explorer is also available for purchase, which includes VR, real-time data, and the ability to add your own content.