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Despite what you might hear, weather prediction is getting better, not worse
Andrew King, The University of Melbourne; Kimberley Reid, Monash University; Michael Barnes, Monash University, and Nick Earl-Jones, University…
April 16, 2024
Replicating the Rain (For Science)
The world’s largest rainfall simulator, located in Tsukuba, Japan, is a crucial facility for studying and understanding the…
February 23, 2024
As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, scientists take a closer look at global warming’s role
Mohammed Ombadi, University of Michigan Torrential downpours sent muddy water racing through streets in Libya, Greece, Spain and…
October 2, 2023
Hottest days are warming twice as fast as average summer temperature in north-west Europe – new research
Matthew Patterson, University of Oxford On July 19 2022, the UK experienced its highest ever temperature. At 40.3℃…
May 29, 2023
Why tornadoes are still hard to forecast – even though storm predictions are improving
A series of images in this photo montage shows the evolution of a tornado. JasonWeingart via Wikimedia, CC…
April 13, 2023
La Niña is finishing an extremely unusual three-year cycle – here’s how it affected weather around the world
El Niño was given its name by Peruvian fishermen. Christian Vinces / shutterstock William Roberts, Northumbria University, Newcastle…
March 16, 2023
Why forecasting snow is so difficult in the UK
It’s hard to tell whether or not snow is on its way in the UK. RTimages/Shutterstock Rob Thompson,…
February 6, 2023
How the Earth’s tilt creates short, cold January days
The Sun rises in Midland, Michigan, shortly after 8a.m. on Jan. 13, 2017. Christian Collins/Flickr, CC BY-SA Deanna…
December 26, 2022
Five things you probably have wrong about rain
UK weather can often be on the damp side. Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock Rob Thompson, University of Reading There’s been…
November 27, 2022
Heatwave: why extreme weather forecasts have improved so much
Neil Hall/EPA Rob Thompson, University of Reading The UK has recorded its hottest ever temperature, passing 40℃ for…
August 4, 2022