June 10, 2026
New African satellite weather facility launched with NCAS
NCAS is part of a major new international initiative to transform weather forecasting and early warning systems across Africa.
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June 4, 2026
NCAS supported FASTA project wins Royal Meteorological Society Innovation Award
The FASTA project has received the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) Award for Innovation in the Development of Computational Models, Tools or Visual...
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June 3, 2026
El Niño explained: Global weather, UK impacts, and climate change
El Niño shapes temperatures, rainfall and extreme events - with impacts that extend to economies, infrastructure and human health.
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May 28, 2026
Tropical cyclones pose major risks to energy security in Bangladesh
Researchers report that tropical cyclones reduce Bangladesh’s electricity demand by an average of 20%, with even more severe impacts in coastal areas.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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February 11, 2026
In conversation with 10 women in atmospheric science
We’re celebrating the diverse career paths across NCAS, with a focus on 10 women in atmospheric science.
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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 16, 2026
Hover to measure: Meet the drones of atmospheric science
We spoke to research scientists at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science about the use of drones - also known as UAVs - in atmospheric science.