August 28, 2024
Weather forecast tools tell us how humans are aggravating heatwaves and storms
Climate researchers have demonstrated how state-of-the-art weather forecasts can be used to show how greenhouse gas emissions affect extreme weather.
August 23, 2024
New online tool tracks progress and challenges in curbing air pollution
Scientists have created an online tool for anyone to plot air pollution in cities anywhere in the world.
August 22, 2024
In conversation with Dr Buwen Dong: Excess warming in Europe
We spoke to Dr Buwen Dong about his research that explains the excess warming in Europe during summer and winter.
August 15, 2024
FAAM Airborne Laboratory to use sustainable fuel for home-based flying
FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft now has a reliable store of sustainable aviation fuel at its home base.
August 15, 2024
How AI will set a new standard for flood and drought forecasts across East Africa
Researchers are joining forces to revolutionise early warnings of extreme weather in East Africa, by pioneering artificial intelligence in their forecasts.
August 12, 2024
Severe storms, hotter heatwaves, worsening floods – is it climate change?
Attribution studies compare a weather event without climate change to what it might be like in a worsening climate crisis.
August 8, 2024
How do the North Atlantic Oscillation and East Atlantic Pattern shape our weather?
We asked our atmospheric scientists to explain the North Atlantic Oscillation and East Atlantic Pattern, and what they mean for our weather.
August 2, 2024
How El Niño and La Niña improve European winter weather forecasts
New study finds that European winter weather forecasts are more accurate during strong El Niño or La Niña years.
July 16, 2024
Fly high from home: Embark on a virtual tour of our atmospheric research aircraft
Take a virtual tour of our research aircraft and see behind the scenes of atmospheric science at the FAAM Airborne Laboratory.
July 16, 2024
Research Runway: Tracking harmful air pollutants over the West Midlands
Scientists use research aircraft to track air pollution over the West Midlands.
July 12, 2024
Scientists get set to spot insects with new sun-powered radar
Researchers are tracking inspects using a specialised type of radar, powered by solar energy.
June 21, 2024
What’s climate change got to do with air pollution in cities?
Understanding air pollution in urban areas is difficult, but the impacts of climate change add an extra challenge.