February 9, 2024
8 month stretch of unprecedented global temperature highs
January 2024 has been confirmed as the warmest on record globally. NCAS climate scientists explain the unprecedented global climate conditions.
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February 6, 2024
Supporting skills for life with apprenticeships in atmospheric science
Supporting apprenticeships is an important part of providing alternate routes into the environmental science sector.
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February 1, 2024
Stove in a lab – scientists measure air pollution from domestic wood burners
Atmospheric chemists are using a unique test facility to quantify the gases and aerosols that come from stoves in people’s homes.
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January 31, 2024
“Our oceans are sounding an alarm” as the world warms
Researchers have used climate models to show how 2023’s extreme ocean conditions are a glimpse into the future.
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January 29, 2024
Global science team joins forces to forecast severe storms in Southern Africa
Weather scientists test out short-term forecasts with urban communities in Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia.
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January 24, 2024
Solar energy to power air pollution research
A solar energy system has been installed to power NCAS' atmospheric chemistry laboratories.
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January 23, 2024
Event: Bridging Horizons in Atmospheric Science for the early career community
A symposium for the early career atmospheric science community and NCAS training course alumni on 20-21 March 2024.
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January 22, 2024
Job Opportunity: FASTA Development Manager
We are looking for a Development Manager to lead the expansion of uptake of FASTA through partnerships in Africa.
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January 16, 2024
Research Runway: Understanding how Earth’s electric fields affect clouds and aerosols
Scientists use research aircraft to better understand how the Earth’s natural electric fields affect clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere.
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January 11, 2024
UK’s 2023-24 storm season: What causes storms and are they getting worse?
We asked researchers at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science to explain named storms and the recent stormy weather.
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January 10, 2024
Research Runway: Monitoring methane emissions from Scottish Wetlands
Scientists use research aircraft to measure methane emissions from the largest blanket bog in Europe.
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January 9, 2024
Why was 2023 the warmest year on record globally?
2023 was the warmest year on record globally. Greenhouse gases and El Niño are causing increased global warming.