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science7 days ago•15 min saved

Chasing Clouds: AI Rewrites the Rules of Climate Modeling

Clouds remain the biggest uncertainty in climate projections, pushing researchers to blend physics with AI. Projects like CLIMA and ACE2 train neural networks on real atmospheric data and high‑resolution cloud simulations to emulate cloud effects more accurately and, in some cases, to forecast with far less computational cost than traditional Navier‑Stokes–based models. CLIMA refines cloud parameters through large-eddy simulations to double model accuracy, while ACE2 uses data-driven forecasts to capture cloud-influenced dynamics and speed up predictions, sparking debate over long-term reliability and the best balance between data and physics.

via Quanta Magazine|

#artificial-intelligence #climate-modeling #clouds

science2 months ago•4 min saved

NASA Data Shows Earth Is Darkening and Experiencing Increased Heat Imbalance Due to Clouds

Recent research shows that Earth's increasing heat is mainly due to changes in cloud behavior and surface warming, rather than reductions in air pollution or aerosols, highlighting the importance of natural climate variability in global warming.

via Earth.com|

#aerosols #air-pollution #climate-change

science4 months ago•4 min saved

Earth's Dimming: Unraveling the Planet's Brightness Decline

A recent study reveals that a decrease in Earth's reflectivity due to fewer low clouds in key regions like the North Atlantic and tropics contributed significantly to the 2023 global temperature surge, adding extra solar energy to the system and accelerating warming beyond greenhouse gases and El Niño effects.

via Earth.com|

#albedo #climate-change #clouds

science4 months ago•5 min saved

Venus's Clouds Are Rich in Water, Making the Planet More Intriguing

A reanalysis of 1970s Pioneer Venus data suggests Venus's clouds contain mostly water bound in hydrates, challenging the previous belief that they are primarily sulfuric acid, which has significant implications for the possibility of life in Venus's clouds.

via ScienceAlert|

#clouds #pioneer-mission #reanalysis

science4 months ago•5 min saved

NASA's DAVINCI Mission Finds Water Reservoirs in Venus's Clouds

Reanalysis of 1970s Pioneer Venus data reveals Venus' clouds are primarily composed of water bound in hydrates, challenging previous beliefs that they were mainly sulfuric acid, which has significant implications for the possibility of life in Venus' clouds.

via Universe Today|

#atmosphere #clouds #pioneer-data

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Confirm Dust's Role in Cloud Freezing, Impacting Climate Models

New research demonstrates that dust significantly influences cloud freezing, with satellite data showing regions with more dust have more ice-topped clouds, which could impact climate models by affecting how clouds reflect sunlight and trap heat.

via ZME Science|

#climate-change #clouds #dust

science8 months ago•11 min saved

Microbes in Clouds: The Hidden Weather Makers

Scientists have discovered that trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, live in clouds and influence weather patterns, cloud formation, and even the spread of antibiotic resistance genes globally, revealing a complex and vital ecosystem high in the atmosphere.

via BBC|

#aerobiome #antibiotic-resistance #clouds

space8 months ago•2 min saved

NASA Captures 12-Mile-Tall Volcano Erupting Through Mars Clouds

NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter captured a rare view of Arsia Mons, one of Mars' largest volcanoes, emerging from clouds near dawn, highlighting its impressive height and the unique water ice clouds that surround it, offering insights into Martian atmospheric phenomena.

via Space|

#arsia-mons #clouds #mars

space8 months ago•1 min saved

NASA Captures Rare Image of Massive Volcano Peeking Through Mars Clouds

NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter captured a rare panoramic view of Arsia Mons, the largest volcano on Mars, peeking above clouds at dawn, providing valuable insights into Martian weather and volcanic features. The image was taken by the orbiter flipping on its side to view the planet's limb, marking one of its few such captures in 2023 before the mission's end.

via Gizmodo|

#clouds #mars #nasa

space-exploration8 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Orbiter Spots Volcano Emerging from Clouds on Mars

NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter captured a panoramic image of Arsia Mons, one of the largest volcanoes on Mars, peeking above morning clouds, providing insights into the planet's atmospheric and surface features, and marking a significant achievement in Martian observation since its launch in 2001.

via NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)|

#clouds #mars #nasa

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Paraglider Survives 8,598-Meter Plunge After Cloud Vortex Incident

A paraglider in China's Qilian Mountains was sucked into a cloud and ascended to 8,598 meters, suffering frostbite but surviving, prompting an investigation into regulatory violations as he lacked proper flight clearance.

via Global Times|

#clouds #paraglider #qilian-mountains

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Diminishing Clouds Linked to Unexpected Global Temperature Rise

A new study published in Science suggests that the rapid global warming observed last year was partly due to a decrease in low-lying clouds over oceans, which reduced Earth's albedo, allowing more sunlight to be absorbed. This decline in cloud cover, potentially exacerbated by global warming itself, could mean future warming projections are underestimated. The study highlights the complex role clouds play in climate dynamics and the need to understand their behavior to predict future climate changes accurately.

via CNN|

#albedo-effect #climate-change #clouds

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

EarthCARE Mission Launched to Study Clouds' Impact on Climate

A complex satellite, developed over several decades, has been launched to study the impact of clouds and aerosols on future climate patterns.

via CNN|

#aerosols #climate-change #clouds

weather1 year ago•1 min saved

"Pollen Allergies Worsening: Impact on Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Bay Area"

The National Weather Service in Buffalo is closely monitoring the cloud cover as it slowly clears over Ohio and western Pennsylvania, with hopes that it will clear in time for Buffalo to catch a glimpse of the total eclipse. While there's a potential for some breaks and thinning of the clouds by mid-afternoon, the forecast cloud cover in Buffalo and Niagara Falls is currently at 84%, posing less than ideal viewing conditions for the solar eclipse. Despite the cloudy forecast, there's guarded optimism from veteran local meteorologist Don Paul.

via Buffalo News|

#buffalo #clouds #eclipse

weather1 year ago•0 min saved

"Upstate NY: Clouds Return for Solar Eclipse After Sunny Day"

Clouds have returned to Upstate NY just in time for the solar eclipse, with the latest forecast indicating a significant percentage of skies likely to be covered at 2 p.m. today, just before the eclipse begins.

via syracuse.com|

#clouds #national-weather-service #solar-eclipse