The Far-Reaching Effects of Tropical Moist Air
Researchers uncover a nonlinear relationship between South Asian monsoon rainfall and water vapor over the tropical Indian Ocean in Earth system models.
Characterizing the Barrier Effect on Tropical Precipitation Patterns
Researchers document, for the first time, a pronounced seasonal cycle in the strength of the Madden-Julian Oscillation over the Maritime Continent.
Current Strategies Using Satellite Data Limit the Accuracy of Space-Based Estimates of How Aerosols Brighten Clouds
Scientists use a new technique to assess how well satellite measurements can resolve the influence of atmospheric particles on clouds.
A Sharper View of Wind Changes by Large Storms
Study strengthens understanding of how momentum is changed by vertical motions of storms across scales.
Long-Term Aerosol Trends in the Continental United States
During 1980–2014, aerosols arriving from East Asia offset radiative flux increases in the western United States induced by domestic air pollution reductions.
Pinpointing the Players in a Rapidly Warming Arctic
Researchers zero in on the radiative feedback processes that continue to drive warming in the Arctic.
Fan Named American Meteorological Society Fellow
Jiwen Fan honored for improving fundamental atmospheric science and modeling capabilities by being named a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society.
Under Drought Conditions, Monoderm Bacteria Help Sorghum Continue Growing
Researchers discover how certain bacteria may safeguard plant growth during a drought, making way for strategies to improve crop productivity