New global forecasts of marine heatwaves foretell ecological and economic impacts New global forecasts of marine heatwaves foretell ecological and economic impacts Researchers have developed global forecasts that can provide up to a year's advance notice of marine heatwaves, sudden and pronounced increases in ocean temperatures that can dramatically affect ocean ecosystems. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 0 0
NOAA-led cruise expands sensors for climate prediction NOAA-led cruise expands sensors for climate prediction PIRATA buoys provide critical data that are used to develop and improve predictive models of the Atlantic climate system, as well as used for ocean and weather prediction. Thursday, April 14, 2022 0 0
Increase in atmospheric methane set another record during 2021 Increase in atmospheric methane set another record during 2021 For the second year in a row, NOAA scientists observed a record annual increase in atmospheric levels of methane, a powerful, heat-trapping greenhouse gas that’s the second biggest contributor to human-caused global... Thursday, April 7, 2022 0 0
NOAA report highlights 2021 climate, weather, ocean research NOAA report highlights 2021 climate, weather, ocean research The newly released 2021 NOAA Science Report includes more than 60 stories that represent a selection of NOAA’s 2021 research and development accomplishments across the range of NOAA’s mission. Monday, March 28, 2022 0 11761
Study previews how climate change may alter rain-making atmospheric rivers by 2100 Study previews how climate change may alter rain-making atmospheric rivers by 2100 A new NOAA modeling study suggests climate change is likely to disrupt Pacific atmospheric rivers, which are important sources of snow and rain for west coast states. Thursday, March 24, 2022 0 3082
NOAA, partners discover wreck of 207-year-old whaling ship NOAA, partners discover wreck of 207-year-old whaling ship NOAA and partners have announced the discovery of the wreck of a 207-year-old whaling ship, called Industry, found on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Wednesday, March 23, 2022 0 0
New research showing link between Florida Current and Pacific Ocean could improve sea level, climate prediction New research showing link between Florida Current and Pacific Ocean could improve sea level, climate prediction New research by scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) shows that changes in temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, called El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO),... Thursday, March 10, 2022 0 0
Two additional regions of Asia were sources of banned ozone-destroying chemicals Two additional regions of Asia were sources of banned ozone-destroying chemicals New research has identified two additional regions of Asia as contributing to rising emissions of the ozone-destroying chemical CFC-11 identified by NOAA scientists in 2018. Wednesday, March 9, 2022 0 2045
Icy cirrus clouds born from desert dust, massive airborne study finds Icy cirrus clouds born from desert dust, massive airborne study finds New research from a groundbreaking series of global airborne sampling flights reveals that desert dust is responsible for a significant fraction of icy cirrus clouds high in the atmosphere. Monday, February 28, 2022 0 1705
New NOAA Ocean Exploration Director Announced New NOAA Ocean Exploration Director Announced On March 14, NOAA will welcome Jeremy Weirich as the new Director of NOAA Ocean Exploration. Monday, February 28, 2022 0 0
0 Women in Research Katie Valentine Wednesday, April 13, 2022 A conversation with climate scientist Kate Marvel
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0 Women in Research Katie Valentine Thursday, March 31, 2022 Working in the budget side of science with Rita Williams