Decades of advances in satellite observation made it seem as though Arctic snow cover was…
Browsing: Atmospheric Science
Atmospheric science is the study of Earth’s atmosphere and the complex processes that govern weather, climate, and air quality. It encompasses meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric chemistry and physics, aiming to understand phenomena like storms, heatwaves, greenhouse gas dynamics, and long-term climate change. Researchers in this field use satellite data, computer models, and field observations to track atmospheric patterns and predict future conditions. This page highlights cutting-edge research in atmospheric science, including insights into extreme weather, climate systems, and the ways human activity is altering the air we breathe and the climate we depend on.
Atmospheric methane rose faster than ever in the early 2020s, driven less by fossil fuels…
The chemicals that helped save the ozone layer may be quietly seeding the planet with…
Scientists say Earth’s magnetic field may have funneled atmospheric particles to the moon for billions…
The air around us may be carrying vastly more microscopic plastic than scientists ever realized.…
Overestimated nitrogen availability has led climate models to exaggerate how much plant growth can offset…
Researchers report that oil-field emissions are reshaping regional atmospheric processes. Earth’s climate is shifting rapidly,…
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of massive hurricanes and typhoons in the western Pacific,…
NOAA and NASA report that the 2025 ozone hole over Antarctica was far smaller and…
Old military air samples turned out to contain a hidden DNA archive showing that northern…
An exoplanet completely or densely covered by clouds could aid astronomers in their search for…
Research confirms that a weakening circulation is driving the South Greenland anomaly. For more than…
A study by the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) offers a possible explanation for why the…
Once one of the planet’s driest landscapes, the Sahara Desert may become far wetter by…
New research reveals glaciers are steadily losing their battle against the impacts of climate change.…
Scientists have captured rare insights into Mars’s north polar vortex, where temperatures plunge far below…
As the ozone layer recovers, it’s also intensifying global warming. Researchers predict that by 2050,…
Planting trees helps cool the planet, but not all locations deliver the same benefits. New…