It was an unusually quiet month for tornado activity
April 2021 Was Fairly Dry and a Bit Warm for Much of the U.S.
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The New U.S. Climate Normals Are Here. What Do They Tell Us About Climate Change?
Every 10 years, NOAA releases an analysis of U.S. weather of the past three decades that calculates average values for temperature, rainfall and other conditions.
New Indicator for Oxygen Levels in Early Oceans Developed
Oxygen is essential for the development of higher life. However, it was hardly present in the oceans of the young Earth.
Simulated Geoengineering Evaluation: Cooler Planet, but With Side Effects
A new modeling study led by two NOAA researchers highlights the vast challenges and potentially damaging consequences of solar geoengineering actions large enough to ward off extreme warming by the end of the 21st century.
The Natural Brightness of the Night Sky
A recent study analyses data collected at 44 of the darkest places in the world, including the Canary Island Observatories, to develop the first complete reference method to measure the natural brightness of the night sky using low-cost photometers.
Pioneering Study Explores Passengers’ Experiences of Self-Driving Cars in Winter Conditions
Trust, safety and security are the most important factors affecting passengers’ attitudes towards self-driving cars.
