#atmospheric-science tag

Apocalyptic aerial hazard the size of US barrels toward Florida

A vast Sahara dust plume is traveling across the Atlantic, with health warnings for respiratory issues in affected areas.

fromWIRED

A New Study Reveals the Makeup of Uranus' Atmosphere

The seasonal changes on Uranus, observed over a 20-year span, indicate significant variations in atmospheric conditions, particularly in methane and aerosol abundance.

OMG science

'Space junk' is clogging the atmosphere-and it's going to make weather forecasts and internet access much worse

Climate change is increasing the risk of space junk from defunct satellites affecting satellite operations.

Greenhouse gases alter atmospheric conditions, slowing satellite disintegration and increasing space debris.

Why penguin poop might be protecting Antarctica from rising temperatures

Penguin guano contributes to cloud formation, which may help cool Antarctica but is threatened by climate change.

Environment

3 months ago

'Space junk' is clogging the atmosphere-and it's going to make weather forecasts and internet access much worse

Climate change is increasing the risk of space junk from defunct satellites affecting satellite operations.

Greenhouse gases alter atmospheric conditions, slowing satellite disintegration and increasing space debris.

Why penguin poop might be protecting Antarctica from rising temperatures

Penguin guano contributes to cloud formation, which may help cool Antarctica but is threatened by climate change.

Martian rock hints at ancient dense atmosphere

Curiosity rover discovers carbonate minerals on Mars, revealing clues about the planet's past atmosphere.

fromThe Washington Post

OMG science

A NASA rover just showed us what an aurora looks like on Mars

fromNature

2 months ago

Martian rock hints at ancient dense atmosphere

Curiosity rover discovers carbonate minerals on Mars, revealing clues about the planet's past atmosphere.

fromThe Washington Post

OMG science

A NASA rover just showed us what an aurora looks like on Mars

A NASA Experiment Just Supercharged the Northern Lights in Alaska-See Photos

NASA's recent rocket launches enhanced our understanding of auroras and their atmospheric effects during a substorm.

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Weather forecasts depend on the NOAA. Could private companies ever replace it?

fromtheconversation.com

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Why Private Forecasting Companies Can't Replace the National Weather Service

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Weather forecasts depend on the NOAA. Could private companies ever replace it?

NOAA's systems and data are crucial for accurate weather forecasting in the U.S.

fromtheconversation.com

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Why Private Forecasting Companies Can't Replace the National Weather Service

Researchers Proposes a Life Cycle for Venusian Microbes | HackerNoon

Venusian microbial life may exist in a cycle of dormancy and activity within its atmosphere.

Microbes utilize sulfuric acid droplets in the clouds for nourishment and reproduction.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

5 months ago

How the Polar Vortex Can Bring Arctic Blasts to the U.S.

The behavior of the polar jet stream significantly influences winter temperatures across the U.S., impacting local cold air outbreaks.

Understanding the polar jet stream's patterns is essential to comprehending severe winter weather fluctuations.