March 8, 2021
Women pioneers who helped shape atmospheric science
On International Women’s Day, we are celebrating three scientists who have made inspirational contributions to atmospheric science over the last 160 years.
February 18, 2021
Five ways to support LGBTQ+ people in science
As part of the UK’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) History Month, we’re promoting ways to support a more inclusive research environ...
February 15, 2021
UK climate science supports new £10M green finance research centre
Climate research at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science will contribute to a new £10 million research centre that will advise lenders, investors...
February 11, 2021
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with Dr Ailsa Stroud
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are sharing the story of Dr Ailsa Stroud.
February 2, 2021
Protecting UK insect populations using radar data
The health of the UK’s insect populations is to be assessed by a new project, which aims to advise on policies to help protect them more effectively pos...
January 25, 2021
Equality, diversity and inclusion sessions introduced to atmospheric science courses
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science included equality, diversity and inclusion as part of our training for PhD students and early career researc...
January 21, 2021
NERC proudly celebrates the excellence of six research centres, including NCAS
An independent review shows that the National Centre for Atmospheric Science delivers excellent quality research of an international standard.
January 18, 2021
Latest data confirms 2020 concludes earth’s warmest decade on record
The World Meteorological Organization announced that the average global temperature for 2020 was nearly 1.3°C above pre-industrial levels, concluding ea...
December 18, 2020
UK’s first lockdown reduced air pollution but caused surface ozone levels to rise
Less traffic on the roads during the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown led to large and rapid reductions in air pollution, but may have caused potentially da...
December 15, 2020
Researchers launch online course to improve tropical storm forecasts
The Institute for Environmental Analytics has launched an online training course for weather forecasters, building on latest research into tropical cycl...
December 4, 2020
The future of our forests: climate change and trees
As our climate continues to warm, forests are on the front line of the crisis. Forest loss is both a cause and an effect of climate change.
December 2, 2020
Greenland ice sheet faces irreversible melting
Climate change could lead to irreversible sea level rise as temperatures continue to rise and the Greenland ice sheet continues to decline.