Atmospheric Science

Researchers argue more robust research techniques are needed to fully understand immediate Arctic impactCredit: AAS Previous research studies have revealed how rising temperatures and melting ice in the Arctic may impact the rest…

Credit: Lili Wang Open biomass burning (OBB) has a significant impact on regional air quality, especially on the heavy haze pollution in Northeast China (NEC) in recent years. Recent research published in Atmospheric and Oceanic…

Credit: Adapted from Journal of Chemical Education 2020, DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.9b01177 Dropping Mentos® candies into a bottle of soda causes a foamy jet to erupt. Although science fair exhibitors can tell you that this geyser…

90-million-year-old forest soil provides unexpected evidence for exceptionally warm climate near the South Pole in the CretaceousCredit: © Alfred-Wegener-Institut/Johann Klages An international team of researchers led by…

Credit: Photo courtesy Luis Bolaños, OSU. CORVALLIS, Ore. - A study that included the first-ever winter sampling of phytoplankton in the North Atlantic revealed cells smaller than what scientists expected, meaning a key weapon…

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Severe flooding throughout the Midwest--which triggered a delayed growing season for crops in the region--led to a reduction of 100 million metric tons of net carbon uptake during June and July of 2019,…

Ultra-high energy gamma rays from the far reaches of the galaxy provide powerful proof that the predictions of relativity, including the constant speed of light, hold to the highest energy extremes yet probedCredit: Courtesy of Jordan…

185 scientists win the European Research Council's Advanced Grants The 185 winners of the annual ERC Advanced Grants competition have been announced today. They will explore their most daring and innovative ideas proposed in response to…

Credit: Kristiina Martikainen Shorter and warmer winters lead to an increase in emissions of methane from northern lakes, according to a new study by scientists in Finland and the US. Longer ice-free periods contribute to increased…

Studies of Aleppo Pines reveal: The increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the atmosphere does not compensate the negative effect of climate changeCredit: Plant Ecophysiology Lab, KIT The increase in the CO2 concentration of the…

What The Study Did: Head congestion is one of the most common symptoms experienced by astronauts during spaceflight. This observational study examined preflight and postflight head magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of 35 astronauts who…

A study from the University of Surrey has provided a comprehensive guide on which tree species are best for combatting air pollution that originates from our roads - along with suggestions for how to plant these green barriers to get the…

Credit: OSU College of Engineering CORVALLIS, Ore. - Beads that contain bacteria and a slow-release food supply to sustain them can clean up contaminated groundwater for months on end, maintenance free, research by Oregon State University…

Study adds to evidence showing effectiveness of Montreal ProtocolCredit: NASA Chemicals that deplete Earth's protective ozone layer have also been triggering changes in Southern Hemisphere atmospheric circulation. Now, new research in…

The driest cities experience 'oasis effect' in hottest conditionsCredit: NASA, 2000 DURHAM, N.C. -- Scientists have devised a simple new model that explains how the undesirable effects of urban heat islands vary across seasons. Their…

Municipal solid waste is trash -- such as plastic, food scraps and lawn clippings -- that goes into garbage bins and doesn't get recycled. Most of this waste is buried in landfills or is incinerated. Now, researchers reporting in ACS'…

The 70th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting and the 7th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences - both scheduled for this summer - will be postponed: The 70th Nobel Laureate Meeting (Interdisciplinary) will now take place 27 Juni - 2 July 2021,…

Credit: NASA Earth Observatory A container ship leaves a trail of white clouds in its wake that can linger in the air for hours. This puffy line is not just exhaust from the engine, but a change in the clouds that's caused by small…

Air quality and climate change intertwine in unexpected ways; a concrete exampleCredit: Karin Higgins/UC Davis Sometimes, fixing one problem can create another. Concrete production contributes 8 percent of global greenhouse gases, and…

Fears that electric cars could actually increase carbon emissions are unfounded in almost all parts of the world, news research shows. Media reports have regularly questioned whether electric cars are really "greener" once emissions from…