What Drives the Asymmetrical Structure of the Intertropical Convergence Zone?
Observations show that the Intertropical Convergence Zone has a complex and asymmetrical structure. For example, precipitation is more pronounced at…
Bjorn Stevens elected AGU Fellow
Bjorn Stevens has been elected as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union in recognition of his exceptional scientific achievements and leadership…
WIVERN Is ESA's 11th Earth Explorer Satellite Mission
The WIVERN research project has been selected for the European Space Agency's eleventh Earth Explorer satellite mission. WIVERN will provide the…
Changes in Cloud Altitude Have Minimal Impact on Climate Sensitivity
Clouds influence how much the Earth warms in response to a given increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide. In addition to their extent and brightness,…
ICON Simulations Nominated for Gordon Bell Prize for Climate Modelling
Newly developed configurations of the climate model ICON allow for the simulation of decadal-scale climate change at km-scale resolution on the…
Climate Data from Ship Logs: Interdisciplinary Project Receives Funding from the Volkswagen Foundation
Historical logs from ships involved in the transatlantic slave trade also contain information about past climate conditions. Two climate researchers…
Expert Committee Recommends the Selection of the WIVERN Satellite Mission as the 11th Earth Explorer
An expert committee has recommended the WIVERN satellite mission to be selected as the eleventh “Earth Explorer” mission of the European Space Agency…
Earth’s Self-Regulation is Weaker than Assumed
Earth responds to temperature changes by emitting more or less thermal radiation into space. This mechanism, known as long-wave feedback, influences…
The Influence of Volcanic Aerosol on Climate Depends on Temperature
Stratospheric sulfate aerosol, as produced by large volcanic eruptions, cools the Earth and has been discussed as a climate engineering method.…
Regional Climate Signals Pose New Challenges for Climate Science
Climate science has correctly predicted many aspects of the climate system and its response to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.…
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Ocean, Convection, Adaptation: Three New Working Groups Starting at MPI-M
Three new working groups recently established at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) are tackling cutting-edge issues in climate…
Above the Clouds: HALO Measurement Campaign Successfully Completed
Over a period of more than three months, scientists have collected data on cloud formation in the Atlantic with the HALO research aircraft, and…