atmospheric science
Asian CubeSats Off To Space
Bhutan, Malaysia and the Philippines have successfully launched their cube satellites into space.
Giant Clams Tell The History Of Typhoons
A team of researchers has developed a precise method to determine past typhoon occurrences from the growth pattern and composition of giant clam shells.
Climate Change Might Bring More Rains To Indonesia
Small changes to individual plants such as the closing of their stomata can have an impact on global rainfall patterns, scientists say.
Chinese Satellite Delivers Its First Global Carbon Dioxide Maps
The TanSat greenhouse gas monitoring satellite has produced its first global carbon dioxide map.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2018
Public trust, a romantic lab and how vitamin C could help treat multiple sclerosis were among the hottest topics in March.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Vinayak Sinha
Associate Professor Vinayak shares about his research on atmospheric contaminants and highlights role models who have inspired him on his research journey.
2017 Officially The Warmest Year On Record
Global ocean heat content, a robust indicator of global warming, reached its highest recorded levels in 2017.
Satellites And Supercomputers Improve Weather Forecasts
Combining data from the Himawari-8 weather satellite with the K supercomputer's processing power, scientists have improved weather prediction models.
Water Vapor Worsens Haze In China
By analyzing the 2012-2013 winter haze events in Beijing, scientists in China have discovered that water vapor molecules combine with fine particles in the atmosphere to amplify haze pollution in China.
