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December 18, 2024

From AI to Ice Sheets: How we advanced atmospheric science in 2024

We’re looking back on our top science stories from this year, highlighting the contributions we have made towards atmospheric science.

#Air Pollution #Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Climate and High-impact Weather

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December 16, 2024

In conversation with Dr Linda Hirons: Improving extreme weather warnings in Africa

We spoke to Dr Linda Hirons about their involvement in a new project helping to improve extreme weather warnings in Africa.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

A scientist works on the JASMIN super computer.

November 25, 2024

Celebrating 30 years of the Centre for Environmental Data Analysis

Over the past three decades, the Centre for Environmental Data Analysis (CEDA) has played a crucial role in the UK’s atmospheric research.

#Centre for Environmental Data Analysis

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November 22, 2024

Scientist explains Storm Bert and current cold snap

Ambrogio Volonté explains what named storms are, and what is causing the current cold snap.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

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November 22, 2024

UNRISK CDT: Training future scientists to tackle global climate risk

Aspiring climate scientists have a unique opportunity to join the UNRISK Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) - a fully funded, multidisciplinary PhD prog...

#Climate and High-impact Weather #Climate Projections #Study With Us

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November 21, 2024

Research aircraft and EarthCARE satellite track clouds in unison for better weather and climate p...

Scientists are decoding clouds from space to improve weather and climate predictions, with calibration support from NCAS's FAAM Airborne Laboratory.

#Climate and High-impact Weather #Climate Projections #FAAM Airborne Laboratory

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November 20, 2024

Creative ways to communicate science: Why we talk about climate change and air pollution

When we talk about climate, weather and air, we make climate science more accessible, and inspire future scientists.

#Air Pollution Climate and Weather #Public Engagement

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November 13, 2024

Carbon emissions keep rising, but climate action shows promise

Global carbon dioxide emissions from using fossil fuels have reached a record high according to new research by the Global Carbon Project.

#Climate Projections #Long-term Global Change

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October 30, 2024

Summer of science: Monitoring Greenland’s melting ice sheet

We spoke to Andrew Martin about the ICECAPS-MELT project and found out what a day in the life of a research scientist on an ice sheet is like.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

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October 28, 2024

NCAS joins UK research sector initiative for environmentally sustainable innovation

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has joined a shared commitment to a greener future.

#Environmental Sustainability

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October 24, 2024

Uncrewed aerial systems and their role in low carbon cutting edge environmental science

NERC commissioned UK environmental science centres to review the role of Uncrewed Aerial Systems in support of low-carbon environmental science research.

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Environmental Sustainability #FAAM Airborne Laboratory

Person in blue raincoat holds up a thermometer. Behind them a group of people are also holding scientific instruments. Green rocky hills, clouds and blue sky in background.

October 24, 2024

Five ways to foster inclusive fieldwork

Whether in remote areas, urban environments, or specialised laboratory settings, fieldwork should consider the diverse needs of researchers and support ...

#Equality Diversity and Inclusion