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When the Madden-Julian Oscillation moves slowly, tropical cyclone activity increases in the Atlantic due to reduced wind shear over key regions. Read More When the Madden-Julian Oscillation moves slowly, tropical cyclone activity increases in the Atlantic due to reduced wind shear over key regions.
Researchers long thought the Deep Western Boundary Current was the main pathway for deep water movement in the North Atlantic. A new study identifies another significant route, the Eastern Pathway… Read More Researchers long thought the Deep Western Boundary Current was the main pathway for deep water movement in the North Atlantic. A new study identifies…
A strip of cool water in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, the “cold tongue,” warms up every morning. This weakens the cold tongue’s boundary every afternoon. Read More A strip of cool water in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, the “cold tongue,” warms up every morning. This weakens the cold tongue’s boundary every afternoon.
For decades, NOAA has used jets to collect data from around hurricanes. A new study finds that a second flight path closer to the hurricane’s center improves forecast accuracy. Read More For decades, NOAA has used jets to collect data from around hurricanes. A new study finds that a second flight path closer to the hurricane’s…
Read More “Innovative flight patterns boost hurricane forecast accuracy, NOAA study finds” »
The Fifth National Climate Assessment expanded inclusion of social science across every part of the new report. Hear how social science combined with physical science can address the climate crisis. Read More The Fifth National Climate Assessment expanded inclusion of social science across every part of the new report. Hear how social science combined with physical…
Read More “Meet three social scientist authors of the Fifth National Climate Assessment” »
Many people know about the effect of atmospheric rivers on the Western U.S., but they affect the Eastern U.S., too. Wintertime atmospheric river frequency over the Eastern U.S. has risen in the past… Read More Many people know about the effect of atmospheric rivers on the Western U.S., but they affect the Eastern U.S., too. Wintertime…
Read More “Atmospheric rivers over eastern US affected by Pacific/North America pattern” »
A new study aims to understand winter air pollution in cold regions like Fairbanks, Alaska. It finds that outdoor air has high levels of particles and gases, especially during pollution events. Read More A new study aims to understand winter air pollution in cold regions like Fairbanks, Alaska. It finds that outdoor air has high levels…
While total fire counts and burned areas have declined globally, fires within the wildland-urban interface are on the rise, indicating a shift in fire dynamics. Read More While total fire counts and burned areas have declined globally, fires within the wildland-urban interface are on the rise, indicating a shift in fire dynamics.
Field work in Tulsa, Oklahoma, made several findings, including residents’ concerns about climate hazards combined with distrust of government, and a local government grappling with multiple… Read More Field work in Tulsa, Oklahoma, made several findings, including residents’ concerns about climate hazards combined with distrust of government, and a local government grappling with multiple…
A new study focuses on land-atmosphere interactions affecting phenomena such as droughts, heatwaves, and rainfall patterns. High-frequency data from climate models support more detailed understanding… Read More A new study focuses on land-atmosphere interactions affecting phenomena such as droughts, heatwaves, and rainfall patterns. High-frequency data from climate models support more detailed understanding…
A new scientific review highlights existing evidence suggesting that air pollutants, including aerosols and trace gases, can influence weather and climate systems through intricate interactions with… Read More A new scientific review highlights existing evidence suggesting that air pollutants, including aerosols and trace gases, can influence weather and climate systems through intricate interactions with…
New research shows that ocean dynamics like the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) tripole pattern and the Atlantic Multidecadal Variability (AMV) pattern play a critical role in enhancing sea-surface… Read More New research shows that ocean dynamics like the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) tripole pattern and the Atlantic Multidecadal Variability (AMV) pattern play a critical role in…
Read More “Atlantic sea-surface temperature variability: Ocean dynamics and atmospheric forcing” »
While local government and community members are more aware of the importance of managing heat risk in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, few targeted initiatives currently address heat risk… Read More While local government and community members are more aware of the importance of managing heat risk in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin…
New research compares model simulations to satellite data to show that while a frequently used model captures some aspects of real cloud behavior, it struggles to accurately represent certain types… Read More New research compares model simulations to satellite data to show that while a frequently used model captures some aspects of real cloud behavior, it…
Read More “Clouds in climate models: Identifying sources of uncertainty” »
It’s been 50 years since the first attempt to forecast the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO). The initial prediction was incorrect, but it marked the beginning of a journey toward understanding and… Read More It’s been 50 years since the first attempt to forecast the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO). The initial prediction was incorrect, but it marked…
Read More “Fifty years of getting ENSO predictions *mostly* correct” »
Yes, but only to a small degree. This is the conclusion of a new research article published today in the journal Science Advances that authors have dubbed “intentional stratospheric dehydration.” Read More Yes, but only to a small degree. This is the conclusion of a new research article published today in the journal Science Advances that…
Read More “Could drying the stratosphere help cool the planet?” »
By addressing the vulnerability of structures to extreme snow loads, a new study aims to revolutionize design standards outlined by the American Society of Civil Engineers, an integral part of… Read More By addressing the vulnerability of structures to extreme snow loads, a new study aims to revolutionize design standards outlined by the American Society of…
Recent evidence suggests that detritus from fishes and gelatinous zooplankton may have a disproportionate impact on the ocean’s biological pump because they sink approximately 10 times faster than… Read More Recent evidence suggests that detritus from fishes and gelatinous zooplankton may have a disproportionate impact on the ocean’s biological pump because they sink approximately 10 times…
Read More “Ocean biogeochemical fingerprints of fast-sinking tunicate and fish detritus” »
A new climate-projection project that will spotlight extreme sea level events along the U.S. East Coast, zeroing in on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation as a key player in influencing… Read More A new climate-projection project that will spotlight extreme sea level events along the U.S. East Coast, zeroing in on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation…
A new study describes how Earth System Models represent ocean convection in the Labrador Sea, a crucial site for understanding climate variability. The study pinpoints biases in both oceanic and… Read More A new study describes how Earth System Models represent ocean convection in the Labrador Sea, a crucial site for understanding climate variability. The study…