Atmospheric Science

In addition to harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, air pollution contains tiny particles that have been linked to health problems, including cardiovascular disease and asthma. Most studies have analyzed the potential health effects of…

Bushfire experts converge for forum at QUT -- Jan. 31 Is it possible to create a truly bushfire-resistant house? What's the best way to donate to bushfires? How can you tell fact from fake news in this era of Twitter bots? How can we…

J. Marshall Shepherd, a meteorologist whose diverse communication efforts engage a wide audience on weather, climate, and the relationship between science and society, will receive the 2020 Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with…

Study reveals climate change will pose deadly threat in China in future as heatwaves become more severe and frequentCredit: University of Reading Current health issues in China could be dwarfed by the future impacts of severe and…

Research part of ACT-America campaign to better understand carbon cycle, greenhouse gas emissions AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Facebook Share to TwitterShare to EmailShare to PrintShare to MoreCredit: David Kubarek, Penn State …

Findings could help scientists control root emergence and battle dry conditions brought on by climate changeCredit: Monica Moriak/ University of Delaware When facing a volatile climate, nature searches for a way to survive. For…

Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL Tropical Cyclone 12P formed in the Southern Pacific Ocean on January 25 and two days later, NASA's Aqua satellite observed the storm's demise. Tropical Cyclone 12P formed on January 25 at 10 a.m. EST (1500…

Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL Tropical Cyclone Esami formed in the Southern Indian Ocean and just three days later, visible imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite confirmed the storm had dissipated. Tropical Cyclone Esami formed on January 24…

Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL Tropical Cyclone Diane formed late on January 24 and by the next day it was reduced to a remnant low-pressure system in the Southern Indian Ocean. NASA's Aqua satellite provided a look at its remnants on…

Scientists call for ramping up support to protect significant buffer against climate change in Amazon; findings suggest failure to uphold indigenous rights, laws endangering forests, as global demand grows for mineral wealth, fuel,…