Heat waves could increase substantially in size by mid-century, says new study Heat waves could increase substantially in size by mid-century, says new study Our planet has been baking under the sun this summer as temperatures reached the hottest ever recorded and heat waves spread across the globe. While the climate continues to warm, scientists expect the frequency and... Monday, October 7, 2019 0 3306
New NOAA app brings earth and space animations to your phone New NOAA app brings earth and space animations to your phone NOAA's SOS Explorer Mobile, an app for personal mobile devices, tells earth science stories by playing visually stunning movies on a virtual globe. Friday, August 2, 2019 0 10906
Five NOAA Research scientists to receive Presidential awards for early career achievement Five NOAA Research scientists to receive Presidential awards for early career achievement President Trump has named five NOAA Research scientists among 314 federally-supported scientists as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). They... Monday, July 15, 2019 0 3293
NOAA seeks public input on future priorities for research and development NOAA seeks public input on future priorities for research and development NOAA is asking the general public and our stakeholders for comments on a new draft plan that outlines agency priorities for research and development from 2020 to 2026. Friday, July 12, 2019 0 4344
A New View of Wintertime Air Pollution A New View of Wintertime Air Pollution Findings could help improve air quality in cities across the U.S. West. Wednesday, May 8, 2019 0 2939
This Earth Day, Explore the Ways NOAA Research is Tackling the Planet’s Biggest Questions This Earth Day, Explore the Ways NOAA Research is Tackling the Planet’s Biggest Questions For scientists at NOAA, Earth Day — and every other day of the year — is about getting to the bottom of some of the most pressing questions about the planet we call home: how it works, how it’s... Tuesday, April 16, 2019 0 6671
Study sheds light on persistent gap in natural gas methane emissions measurements Study sheds light on persistent gap in natural gas methane emissions measurements A new multi-agency study helps to shed light on how to improve basin-scale methane emission estimated. Wednesday, October 31, 2018 0 3813
NOAA funding research effort to develop global aerosol map NOAA funding research effort to develop global aerosol map The University of Colorado has been awarded funding for development of an improved global map of smoke, dust and other aerosol particles. Wednesday, September 19, 2018 0 7140
Wildfire Temperatures Key to Understanding Smoke Impacts Wildfire Temperatures Key to Understanding Smoke Impacts New research finds the temperature of a wildfire is a better predictor of what’s in the smoke than the type of fuel being burned - a surprising result that will advance a wildfire smoke-modeling tool... Thursday, August 9, 2018 0 8686
Studying wildfires by flying directly through the smoke Studying wildfires by flying directly through the smoke Understanding how wildfires impact air pollution and the composition of Earth’s atmosphere is critical for communities near and far because smoke from wildfires can travel long distances and have adverse health... Thursday, July 26, 2018 0 5313