NOAA’s new hurricane forecast model: A conversation with the lead modeler NOAA’s new hurricane forecast model: A conversation with the lead modeler We sat down with Sundararaman “Gopal” Gopalakrishnan, Ph.D., the senior meteorologist and leader of the modeling team that developed NOAA’s newest hurricane forecast model – the Hurricane... Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 751
Lessons from heat mapping in two tropical cities Lessons from heat mapping in two tropical cities For the last seven years, NOAA has supported more than 70 U.S. communities in projects to help citizens map the hottest neighborhoods of their community. Earlier this year, NOAA branched into the wider world to... Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 1319
NOAA index tracks how greenhouse gas pollution amplified global warming in 2022 NOAA index tracks how greenhouse gas pollution amplified global warming in 2022 The Annual Greenhouse Gas Index is a measure of the climate-warming influence of long-lived trace greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and how that influence has changed since the onset of the industrial... Tuesday, May 23, 2023 0 5677
Precipitation study in Colorado Rockies strikes gold during epic winter Precipitation study in Colorado Rockies strikes gold during epic winter The goal of the study is to improve the accuracy of weather and river flow forecasts in watersheds critical to the southwestern U.S. water supply. Tuesday, May 9, 2023 0 2870
NOAA, Proteus Ocean Group to explore uses of groundbreaking underwater lab NOAA, Proteus Ocean Group to explore uses of groundbreaking underwater lab State-of-the-art ‘underwater habitat’ will allow governments, academia and public sector to deepen understanding of the ocean environment Wednesday, May 3, 2023 0 0
Research: Port of Miami corals reveal remarkable persistence in a challenging environment Research: Port of Miami corals reveal remarkable persistence in a challenging environment The Port of Miami is a bustling waterway with large cruise and cargo ships, ferries, fishing vessels, and recreational boats. As it turns out, this waterway is also home to a resilient coral community. Friday, April 28, 2023 0 1488
One of the planet’s most important carbon sinks is revealing its secrets One of the planet’s most important carbon sinks is revealing its secrets The Southern Ocean plays a central role in moderating the rate of climate change, absorbing an estimated 40% of the total amount of human-generated carbon dioxide emissions and 60-90% of the excess heat trapped by... Wednesday, April 26, 2023 0 1304
Global ocean observing for Earth Day Global ocean observing for Earth Day To better care for our Earth and mitigate the effects of climate change, we must first look to the ocean. This Earth Day, we invite you to learn more about NOAA’s contributions to the global ocean observing... Friday, April 21, 2023 0 0
Scientists discover hydrothermal vent activity along the Puy de Folles vent field Scientists discover hydrothermal vent activity along the Puy de Folles vent field NOAA, Schmidt Ocean Institute, and partners recently embarked on the In Search of Hydrothermal Lost Cities expedition on the Schmidt’s Research Vessel Falkor (too) to locate and observe hydrothermal vent... Monday, April 17, 2023 0 10942
How could increased carbon dioxide change the ocean for shellfish and coral? How could increased carbon dioxide change the ocean for shellfish and coral? A team of scientists from across NOAA have created a new tool to help people adapt to ocean acidification in a time of industrialization and increased emissions. The new data product, featured in the Journal of... Wednesday, April 12, 2023 0 2447
0 Women in Research Emily Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Celebrating Women's History Month 2023 with Annarita Mariotti
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0 Women in Research Emily Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Celebrating Women's History Month 2023 with Samantha Wills