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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.

#Climate and High-impact Weather #Climate Projections

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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.

#Environmental Sustainability #FAAM Airborne Laboratory

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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.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

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August 15, 2024

Job Opportunity: Research Software Engineer

We are seeking to appoint a Research Software Engineer to join our team at the University of Reading.

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August 14, 2024

Job Opportunity: Senior Research Software Engineer

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Software Engineer to join our team at the University of Reading.

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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.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

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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.

#Climate and High-impact Weather #Long-Term Global Change

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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.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

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July 25, 2024

In conversation with Dr Buwen Dong: Excess warming in Europe

FAAM Airborne Laboratory to use sustainable fuel for home-based flying

How AI will set a new standard for flood and drought forecasts across East Africa

Job Opportunity: Research Software Engineer

Job Opportunity: Senior Research Software Engineer

Severe storms, hotter heatwaves, worsening floods – is it climate change?

How do the North Atlantic Oscillation and East Atlantic Pattern shape our weather?

How El Niño and La Niña improve European winter weather forecasts

Job Opportunity: Research Scientist

Job Opportunity: Research Scientist in Extreme Weather Events

Job Opportunity: Research Scientist in Climate Observations

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