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.
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January 20, 2026
What does climate change mean for cold weather?
We asked climate and weather scientists about “coldwaves”, the role of climate change, and what the UK's winters will be like in the future.
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January 12, 2026
In conversation with Professor Ed Hawkins: UK’s warmest year and a causal chain for extreme heat
We spoke to climate scientist Ed Hawkins about 2025 being the UK’s warmest year on record.
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November 11, 2025
COP30 and climate science in action
Stories of climate science in action at NCAS during COP30.
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October 15, 2025
Arctic and the atmosphere
Atmospheric research that aims to understand climate change in the Arctic, as part of the Arctic Circle Assembly week.
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September 24, 2025
NCAS awarded funding to push the frontiers of environmental research
NCAS is embarking on three new ambitious climate change and air pollution research projects.
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September 24, 2025
In conversation with Dr Ioana Colfescu: Machine learning can predict ENSO
El Niño and La Niña disrupt weather across the globe. Now scientists are using artificial intelligence to forecast them nearly two years in advance.
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September 10, 2025
Climate change and monsoon rainfall in Pakistan
Researchers have developed a new approach to understand the role of climate change in extreme weather events and humanitarian disasters.
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August 12, 2025
What are heatwaves and how are they linked to climate change and air pollution?
We asked climate, weather, and air pollution scientists about heatwaves, the link to climate change, and what this means for the UK’s air quality.
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August 1, 2025
How could low emission hydrogen engines cut air pollution from construction?
Hydrogen engines could play a key role in cutting air pollution from the construction industry.
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July 18, 2025
In conversation with Dr Laura Baker: Comparing the UK’s hot summers – 1976 vs 2025
Climate scientist Laura Baker compares the hot and dry summers of 1976 and 2025.
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June 2, 2025
Job Opportunity: Research Scientist (PROMOTE Project) – now closed
We are seeking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the University of Reading.