New maps of ozone air pollution support Global Burden of Disease study New maps of ozone air pollution support Global Burden of Disease study Researchers have mapped global ground-level ozone concentrations by year for the Global Burden of Disease study using a data fusion approach, the first time this method was applied to ozone observations. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 0 0
Understanding the Arctic polar vortex Understanding the Arctic polar vortex In late February, as the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast suffered through an unusually strong blast of wintry weather, weather talk turned to the polar vortex and the possibility that the extreme cold was yet another... Friday, March 5, 2021 0 0
Short-range weather modeling application released to forecasting community Short-range weather modeling application released to forecasting community NOAA and partners have released the source code for its next-generation short-range forecast application to the weather research community to accelerate development of the model, which predicts atmospheric behavior... Thursday, March 4, 2021 0 1238
New rating system charts a path to improved tornado forecasts New rating system charts a path to improved tornado forecasts All tornadoes -- whether large or small -- originate from thunderstorms, but not all thunderstorms are the same. Nighttime twisters, summer tornadoes and smaller events can be tougher to forecast. New... Wednesday, March 3, 2021 0 4596
New study identifies mountain snowpack most “at-risk” from climate change New study identifies mountain snowpack most “at-risk” from climate change As the planet warms, scientists expect that mountain snowpack should melt progressively earlier in the year - but that melt isn't evenly distribted from location to location. Monday, March 1, 2021 0 0
Researchers make small but important step in seasonal tornado forecasting Researchers make small but important step in seasonal tornado forecasting A new model named SPOTer (Seasonal Probabilistic Outlook for Tornadoes) shows promise in predicting active seasons 1-2 months in advance. Thursday, February 25, 2021 0 0
Scientists and oyster growers are working together to understand ocean acidification Scientists and oyster growers are working together to understand ocean acidification The excess carbon dioxide responsible for global warming also increases the acidity of seawater, challenging the growth and survival of oysters and other shellfish. Thursday, February 18, 2021 0 0
Is the Southern Ocean absorbing or emitting carbon dioxide? Is the Southern Ocean absorbing or emitting carbon dioxide? The answer is important for understanding how the Earth system is responding to climate change. Thursday, February 11, 2021 0 5892
Emissions of a banned ozone-depleting gas are back on the decline Emissions of a banned ozone-depleting gas are back on the decline New analyses of global air measurements show that five years after an unexpected spike in emissions of the banned ozone-depleting chemical chlorofluorocarbon CFC-11, they dropped sharply between 2018 and 2019. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 0 10492
New NOAA ocean exploration ship to be based in Newport, Rhode Island New NOAA ocean exploration ship to be based in Newport, Rhode Island The NOAA Ship Discoverer will be a state-of-the-art ship that operates around the nation and the world to study and explore the ocean. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 0 0
0 Climate Katie Valentine Friday, May 28, 2021 A conversation with Field Operations Chief Gataivai “Vai” Talamoa
0 Marine Science Katie Valentine Wednesday, May 5, 2021 An inside look at NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program with Director Libby Jewett
0 Women in Research Katie Valentine Thursday, April 8, 2021 Looking towards the future with NOAA Research Deputy Assistant Administrator Ko Barrett
0 Women in Research Katie Valentine Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Women’s History Month: A conversation with Angeline Pendergrass