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Amount of Dust, Pollen Matters for Cloud Precipitation, Climate Change
June 7, 2010 — Atmospheric scientists have discovered that an abundance of aerosol particles are needed to help form ice crystals in clouds, which can influence precipitation and climate ... > full story -
Airplanes, Ground Instruments, and Weather Balloons to Study Effect of Airborne Particles on Climate
June 2, 2010 — More than 60 scientists from a dozen institutions have converged on the urban area of Sacramento, California to study how tiny particles called aerosols affect the climate. Sending airplanes and ... > full story -
NASA Takes to the Air With New 'Earth Venture' Research Projects
June 2, 2010 — Hurricanes, air quality and Arctic ecosystems are among the research areas to be investigated during the next five years by new NASA airborne science missions announced ... > full story -
Unique Computer Model Used to Predict Active 2010 Hurricane Season
June 1, 2010 — Scientists who have developed a unique computer model with a knack for predicting hurricanes with unprecedented accuracy are forecasting an unusually active season this ... > full story -
Electric Ash Found in Eyjafjallajokull's Plume, Say UK Researchers
May 27, 2010 — In the first peer-reviewed scientific paper to be published about the Icelandic volcano since its eruption in April 2010, UK researchers write that the ash plume which hovered over Scotland carried a ... > full story -
Discovery Simplifies View of Atmospheric Aerosols, a Factor in Climate Change
May 26, 2010 — The large number of tiny organic aerosols floating in the atmosphere -- emitted from tailpipes and trees alike -- share enough common characteristics as a group that scientists can generalize their ... > full story -
Pollution Dispersion Research Aids Understanding of 2002 Break-Up of Antarctic Ozone Hole
May 24, 2010 — Researchers report findings on the flow of particles that will aid in understanding and controlling global-scale phenomena, such as pollution dispersion in the atmosphere and the ocean. For instance, ... > full story -
Tornadoes: High-Resolution Radar Data and Images Captured
May 21, 2010 — Researchers have captured unprecedented high-resolution radar data during the May 10, 2010, tornadoes using one of the most advanced weather radars in the ... > full story -
Perennial Grass Miscanthus Shows Promise as Energy Crop While Lowering Atmospheric CO2
May 21, 2010 — A new article reveals that Miscanthus x giganteus, a perennial grass, could effectively reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, while lowering atmospheric carbon ... > full story -
Why Do Earth’s Storm Tracks Differ from Those of Jupiter?
May 18, 2010 — Computer simulations show that both ocean dynamics, such as the Gulf Stream, and mountain ranges influence the pattern of storm tracks on Earth. This also explains why Earth's storm tracks are so ... > full story
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