Lockdowns during China’s Spring Festival revealed fossil fuel combustion as a major ammonia source, not…
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.
New Method for Growing Cyanobacteria Under Mars-Like Conditions NASA, in collaboration with other leading space…
A new database of nearly 15,000 Martian dust storms reveals key atmospheric patterns critical for…
Scientists have created a new method for measuring carbon fluctuations in forests; it is expected…
The new global wind atlas from Cornell provides critical extreme wind speed data to guide…
Aerosols, despite their tiny size, may have a massive impact on Arctic climate patterns. Understanding…
Iodine oxoacids formed from ocean emissions may rival sulfuric acid in driving aerosol formation in…
Research shows reductions in aerosol emissions had slight, temporary warming impact. The lockdowns and reduced…
Less traffic in first lockdown reduced air pollution but caused potentially damaging surface ozone levels…
What was thought to be phosphine on Venus is likely sulfur dioxide, according to new…
A new study tracing the sources of carbon dioxide, the most significant human-generated greenhouse gas,…
Redirecting transatlantic flights to take better advantage of favorable winds at altitude could save fuel,…
Sunset Crater’s fiery past reveals that even small volcanoes can unleash massive, climate-altering eruptions. Around…
Global warming is affecting daytime and night-time temperatures differently – and greater night-time warming is…
Earth’s oceans once showed resilience to warming, but today’s faster emissions and pollution make oxygen…
A global study has found that rising temperatures may soon compromise plants’ ability to absorb…
Ocean warming hit a record in 2020, worsening climate risks despite emission reductions. Even with…
Researchers have confirmed a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event over the North Pole, which could…