Southwest dries as wet weather systems become more rare
The weather patterns that typically bring moisture to the southwestern United States are becoming more rare, an indication that the region is sliding into a drier climate state.
View ArticleSearing heat waves detailed in study of future climate
Sweltering heat waves that typically strike once every 20 years could become yearly events across 60 percent of Earth's land surface by 2075.
View ArticleCOSMIC turns 10: Microsatellites reveal atmospheric properties in 3D
A constellation of six small satellites has made outsized contributions to our ability to forecast severe weather events, track climate change, and understand space weather.
View ArticlePotential Zika virus risk estimated for 50 U.S. cities
A multidisciplinary team of scientists studies the possible timing and location of Zika virus risk in the United States
View ArticleOcean temps predict U.S. heat waves 50 days out, study finds
The formation of a distinct pattern of sea surface temperatures in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean can predict an increased chance of summertime heat waves in the eastern half of the United...
View ArticleWidespread loss of ocean oxygen to become noticeable in 2030s
A reduction in the amount of oxygen dissolved in the oceans due to climate change should be evident across large parts of the ocean between 2030 and 2040.
View ArticleAntonio Busalacchi named president of University Corporation for Atmospheric...
Dr. Antonio (Tony) J. Busalacchi was named the next president of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) today, following an extensive international search.
View ArticleNCAR to open multimedia exhibit on climate change
The Boulder exhibits provide the public with an engaging and scientifically accurate forum to learn about climate.
View ArticleUCAR to support EarthCube: Cyberinfrastructure will advance science
The NSF initiative will foster collaborations among geoscientists by creating a common infrastructure for researchers to collect, access, analyze, share, and visualize all forms of data and related...
View Article3D-printed weather stations fill gaps in developing world
Scientists have successfully installed the first wave of low-cost weather stations in Zambia with 3D-printed parts.
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