Coming soon in November - some incredible scientific computing training by @ncas-uk.bsky.social. Just starting out? Or needing to brush up on new tools? We've got it covered 👇

Why I do what I do!

Communicating science and its impact is a crucial component of climate action. Providing people with accessible information is important because it offers clarity and supports mental wellbeing by reducing stress and anxiety, improving decision-making, and fostering resilience.

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And for transparency, this article was proofread by AI and suggestions were made to improve the flow and structure of the information we are sharing.

I recently asked colleagues @ncas-uk.bsky.social about the conscious ways that AI can be used for scientific research. Scroll to the end of the article for their quick tips and recommended resources - and thank you to everyone who contributed!

The Annual Aerosol Science Conference is back on 28-29 October 2025 🗓️

Don't miss the opportunity to network and share research with like-minded aerosol scientists from academia, industry and government!

Submit your abstract by Wednesday 17 September:
aerosol-soc.com/events/annua...

Now powering atmospheric observations with solar energy! We’re not just studying climate change, we’re actively lowering our carbon footprint while doing so 🌞

A recent collaboration between @ncas-uk.bsky.social and JCB has shown that modern hydrogen engines can cut nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions by 40 to 500 times compared to modern diesel engines. A big positive for the construction industry and clean air in urban areas 🏙️

Summer weather is occurring on top of a warmer background climate because of human-induced climate change.

I spoke to Laura Baker @ncas-uk.bsky.social @uor-research.bsky.social about how 2025 compares (so far) to the famous summer of 1976 ⚖️

And we also chatted about ladybirds...

The other week, Croydon High School's Astrogazers club tested a satellite - designed and built by the students - in flight for the first time at the FAAM Airborne Laboratory.

This was a key step in the their plan to be the first all-girls school in the world to send a satellite into space.

Clean air, warmer planet? New study co-authored by NCAS's Laura Wilcox shows East Asia’s air pollution clean-up may have lifted a “cooling mask,” revealing more GHG warming.

A reminder that we must cut emissions and pollution - for climate and health.

ncas.ac.uk/east-asia-wh...

NCAS's Dr Sarah Moller spoke to @drgaryfuller.bsky.social @theguardian.com about how air pollution controls in some sectors are much weaker than others.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A joined-up global climate science community is essential to deliver robust evidence, inform decisions, and build resilience worldwide.

Thanks to @luciemheath.bsky.social at @theipaper.com for speaking with my @ncas-uk.bsky.social colleagues to get their perspective 💭

inews.co.uk/news/trump-p...

Air pollution is in the air we breathe every day, and we’re only just beginning to understand how it’s affecting our health.

Read our conversation with Dr Aristeidis Voliotis:
ncas.ac.uk/in-conversat...

#CleanAirDay

Scientists are using our research aircraft this month to measure NOx emissions from commercial aircraft and better understand their impact on climate change.

Find out about the REVEAL-NOx project:

ncas.ac.uk/research-air...

We’re rooting for biodiverse habitats!

Success story - policies like ULEZ are seeing major reductions in vehicle emissions that contribute to poor air quality 👏

But more dominant sources are now showing up. We take a look at black carbon emitted by construction in our latest @ncas-uk.bsky.social research write-up:

The Southern Ocean absorbs a huge amount of atmospheric carbon thanks to its unique circulation, but stronger winds from ozone loss have reduced this uptake in recent decades.

As the ozone hole heals and greenhouse gases rise, future carbon absorption by the Southern Ocean remains uncertain 🤔

Spring 2025 has surprised the UK with unexpected sunshine and warmth. But why has it been so warm and dry? @mattpattclimate.bsky.social‬ explains in our latest article:

ncas.ac.uk/has-climate-...

Wow - check out this first-of-its-kind cloud observatory (equipped with a robotic weather balloon launcher) in Antarctica! Amazing work by Neely and the TONE team 👏

So thankful I work for @ncas-uk.bsky.social who reassure us that: "Everyone is accepted, valued, supported, and empowered, including those who wish to make, or have made changes to their gender identity." 👏🏳️‍🌈

@ncas-uk.bsky.social is hosting a workshop to direct the future of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory - and we need you!

Current and potential users of our research aircraft can register to take part now 👇

Date: Tuesday 2 September 2025
Location: Birmingham, UK

The ocean now faces 3 times more extreme heat days than in the 1940s. Find out what that means for marine life, tropical cyclones, and the future of our planet in our research report:

ncas.ac.uk/hotter-and-l...

Discover how VISION is supporting smarter science!

The @ncas-uk.bsky.social and @nceoscience.bsky.social team behind this new tool are integrating satellite, in-situ, and model data to create a digital twin of the atmosphere and our research aircraft.

Read the story: ncas.ac.uk/vision-the-c...

As traffic pollution falls in central London, gas boilers now cause 72% of NOx emissions - making clean heat the next big air quality challenge.

Learn more about NCAS & @york.ac.uk research using the BT Tower observatory:

ncas.ac.uk/gas-boilers-...