February 9, 2024
8 month stretch of unprecedented global temperature highs
January 2024 has been confirmed as the warmest on record globally. NCAS climate scientists explain the unprecedented global climate conditions.
February 6, 2024
Supporting skills for life with apprenticeships in atmospheric science
Supporting apprenticeships is an important part of providing alternate routes into the environmental science sector.
February 1, 2024
Stove in a lab – scientists measure air pollution from domestic wood burners
Atmospheric chemists are using a unique test facility to quantify the gases and aerosols that come from stoves in people’s homes.
January 31, 2024
“Our oceans are sounding an alarm” as the world warms
Researchers have used climate models to show how 2023’s extreme ocean conditions are a glimpse into the future.
January 29, 2024
Global science team joins forces to forecast severe storms in Southern Africa
Weather scientists test out short-term forecasts with urban communities in Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia.
January 24, 2024
Solar energy to power air pollution research
A solar energy system has been installed to power NCAS' atmospheric chemistry laboratories.
January 23, 2024
Event: Bridging Horizons in Atmospheric Science for the early career community
A symposium for the early career atmospheric science community and NCAS training course alumni on 20-21 March 2024.
January 16, 2024
Research Runway: Understanding how Earth’s electric fields affect clouds and aerosols
Scientists use research aircraft to better understand how the Earth’s natural electric fields affect clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere.
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.