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 23, 2023
Studying clouds over Greenland’s melting ice sheet with a Helikite, Dr Heather Guy explains
We asked Dr Heather Guy how a Helikite was used to observe clouds and aerosol particles over central Greenland.
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 16, 2023
Why scientists are tracking wood burner emissions over the colder months
Researchers are tracking changes in pollution created by burning wood in homes, helping to uncover the effects of using wood burners on the air we breathe.
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 24, 2023
Extreme weather in the UK: why Arctic climate change cannot stay “out of sight, out of mind”
We asked research scientists to explain the major changes occurring across the Arctic region, and what the impacts of Arctic climate change are on the U...
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.
October 13, 2023
National Centre for Atmospheric Science informs air quality briefing for MPs
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has provided vital input to a recent House of Commons Library research briefing.
October 13, 2023
Scientists monitor emissions from aircraft engines running on sustainable fuels
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels.
October 12, 2023
Scientists awarded £1 million to use artificial intelligence in storm nowcasting for Africa
£1 million to create tropical storm forecast methods using artificial intelligence has been awarded to researchers.
October 11, 2023
Climate scientists explain why 2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record
Climate scientists anticipate 2023 to be the warmest year on record, with the fourth monthly global temperature record in a row recently set in September.
October 10, 2023
Mental health awareness in atmospheric science
We are promoting ways to improve mental health and support wellbeing in the atmospheric science community.