May 12, 2026
How far ahead can we really predict El Niño?
El Niño shapes rainfall, drought, food security, and humanitarian planning across the globe. But how far ahead can we predict it?
May 12, 2026
Recreational gas use spurs nitrous oxide emissions in Ho Chi Minh City
Recreational use of laughing gas has been identified as a significant and previously overlooked source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ho Chi Minh City.
May 7, 2026
Climate models reveal how pollution in Europe affects seasonal weather in Asia
Air pollution from Europe more than a century ago may have intensified the Asian summer monsoon and influenced rainfall for millions of people.
May 6, 2026
Paint rules cut harmful air pollution by 60% in 15 years – but policy lags behind
Changes to the way decorative paints are made have reduced harmful air pollution emissions over the past two decades.
April 14, 2026
Marking the formal closure of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory
We want to express our deepest gratitude to every individual, partner, and organisation that has shaped FAAM's remarkable 22 year journey.
April 8, 2026
Airborne observations detect methane spikes from oil shuttle tankers
Airborne research reveals previously unreported methane emissions during North Sea oil loading operations.
March 23, 2026
From cognitive science to climate computing: Jesse Alexander’s research placement on Scotland’s w...
Learn about Jesse’s placement work that adapted a machine learning wildfire model for Scotland.
March 17, 2026
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026
Our staff share their unique strengths, hidden disadvantages, and what helps their neurodiverse minds.
March 16, 2026
When it rains, it pours with climate change
Find out how rising global temperatures are affecting rainfall in the UK and around the world.
March 12, 2026
Climate scientists explain: What’s the worst that could happen?
NCAS and University of Reading researchers have explored the high impact low-likelihood climate scenarios.
March 10, 2026
Climate change is creating new drought hotspots – even where rainfall is increasing
New research shows that in many parts of the world, soils are drying out - even in places that are projected to get wetter.
March 5, 2026
Why is there Saharan dust in the UK, and what does it mean for weather and air quality?
Saharan dust is drifting over the UK, which can hazy skies and vibrant sunsets, and occasionally reduce air quality.