January 11, 2024
UK’s 2023-24 storm season: What causes storms and are they getting worse?
We asked researchers at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science to explain named storms and the recent stormy weather.
January 10, 2024
Research Runway: Monitoring methane emissions from Scottish Wetlands
Scientists use research aircraft to measure methane emissions from the largest blanket bog in Europe.
January 9, 2024
Why was 2023 the warmest year on record globally?
2023 was the warmest year on record globally. Greenhouse gases and El Niño are causing increased global warming.
December 20, 2023
Monitoring emissions from volcanic eruptions
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science plays a key role in monitoring emissions from volcanic eruptions.
December 14, 2023
2023: The science stories that defined our year
To mark the end of 2023, we are looking back at the stories that defined our year.
December 14, 2023
Formula E Team’s new racing car design drives climate conversations
Formula E Team partners with Warming Stripes creator Professor Ed Hawkins to inspire climate action.
December 12, 2023
New directors drive next phase of national climate science partnership
Leading UK climate science organisations are driving forwards a national alliance focused on climate solutions for society.
November 28, 2023
National Centre for Atmospheric Science informs Environment Agency report on UK drought
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has provided vital input to a new Environment Agency report about drought in the UK.
November 27, 2023
Event: FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s Future Capability
Find out about the future capabilities of our research aircraft facility at Cranfield University on Thursday 25 January 2024, 10am-5pm.
November 21, 2023
Behind the scenes of our research aircraft’s biennial maintenance inspection
Throughout October and November, the FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft is undergoing an extensive inspection, known as a C Check.
November 10, 2023
“Another month, another unprecedented climate record”
We asked climate scientists to explain why 2023 is almost certain to be the warmest year on record.
October 23, 2023
Time-travelling with scientists: Past storms would be more damaging today due to global warming
Climate scientists have used old weather records and reconstructed how extreme weather events from the early 1900s would be experienced today.