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-...

Interested in atmospheric modelling? Here's two exciting learning opportunities to study and network with our experts: Study the MPAS model 🗓️ 23 - 27 June 📍University of St Andrews ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u... Climate Modelling Summer School 🗓️ 7 - 19 September 📍Cambridge ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

Snow-capped mountains, lush forests, and the deep blues of the ocean - our research aircraft has seen it all. Do YOU want to be on the aircraft next? To find out more about the FAAM Airborne Laboratory, check out our upcoming showcases in London and Glasgow: sites.google.com/ncas.ac.uk/f...

Great training course for beginner - intermediate climate modellers 👇

UK Atmospheric Chemistry Science Conference 2025 📅 9–10 Sept 2025 | 📍 York, UK The first-ever national gathering for UK atmospheric chemists! Discover. Connect. Advance. Join us to share science, spark collaborations & build the future of atmospheric chemistry. sites.google.com/ncas.ac.uk/u...

Discover how the UK's largest research aircraft supports science in the sky. Get yourself along if you're an early-career researcher or technician and wondering how a airborne lab could support your work! Registration open, please share with your colleagues and students 👇

Interested in atmospheric modelling? Study with us! Learn about the MPAS model from top scientists at @ncar-ucar.bsky.social & @ncas-uk.bsky.social, on 23-27 June at the University of St Andrews 🌦️ Register now: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week. What can you do to recognise, empower and celebrate neurodiverse communities in science and beyond? NCAS explains...

About one third of the Earth’s land surface is made up of mountains, but how do they impact local weather and regional airflow? The NCAS TEAMx team is finding out...

Scientists at NCAS have developed a technique that pinpoints pollution from individual vehicles in real-world conditions. Tested in York and Milan, this breakthrough could help cities tackle air pollution by better understanding emissions on busy streets. Read the story: ncas.ac.uk/breakthrough...

Getting ready to watch the true story of Toxic Town on Netflix tonight? Take a look at our 4-minute explainer about air pollution 👀

Curious about airborne research? Join us this spring for FAAM Airborne Laboratory showcase events in Glasgow (13 May) & London (20 May) Register now or tag a colleague who needs to see this! 👀👇 🔗 More event info: ncas.ac.uk/event-discov...

What are climate tipping points and why do they matter? How do we know when, where, and how they'll happen? @ncas-uk.bsky.social answers 👇

There's no place in science, or outside of it, for prejudice. But there is plenty of space for recognition and support!

A game-changing polar observatory is coming! Automated, using clean energy, and built for extreme Arctic conditions, it will track atmosphere-ice conditions in Greenland in real time - filling critical data gaps in climate science. ncas.ac.uk/arctic-harde... @aria-research.bsky.social

In celebration of the National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we spoke to two of our current apprentices about their experience. Read the story: ncas.ac.uk/apprenticesh...

In honour of the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), we’re spotlighting a few of the incredible women who lead groundbreaking atmospheric research at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science. They told us what they love about their job 💙

Last month was the world's warmest January on record, which raised questions about the pace of climate change and the role of La Niña in the news. Not too sure what La Niña is, and how it keeps a lid on global temperature? @ncas-uk.bsky.social has put together a 3 min read with the answers!

Milestone reached! Our atmospheric aircraft at the FAAM Airborne Laboratory has logged 10,000 flight hours since 1981, with 6,849 hours dedicated to ground-breaking science. Read the story: ncas.ac.uk/10000-hours-...

On Sunday 26 January it was International Day of Clean Energy. We’ve done a recap of our renewable efforts over the last 18 months, including: 🔋 Solar-powered labs 🌱 Biofuel for weather radar ❄️ Solar + wind at Greenland camp 🛢️ Sustainable fuel for our research flights ncas.ac.uk/ncass-renewa...

Thank you to everyone who joined our Introduction to Atmospheric Science course in Leeds! These students got to learn about weather, atmospheric composition, and climate from our experts in atmospheric science. Want to study with us? Check out our training programme: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-us/

Don't miss this! If you know any PhD students and early career researchers who'd love the chance to learn how to do atmospheric measurements in the field and then use the data collected in models with @ncas-uk.bsky.social, please pass this on. Deadline 3 Feb! ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

In countries like the UK, people can spend up to 90% of their time indoors – exposing them to invisible and often ignored sources of air pollution. In recognition of @globalactionplan.bsky.social #CleanAirNight (22/01/25), we’re resharing some studies on indoor air pollution:

People in minoritised ethnic groups across England experience higher emissions of air pollution – from all major sources – regardless of levels of deprivation. New research by @ncas-uk.bsky.social underscores a pressing issue. Read our round-up:

The Climate Stripes, created by @ncas-uk.bsky.social scientist @edhawkins.org, will feature in the The Museum of Modern Art! The new exhibition demonstrates how design can solve problems in unexpected ways or help us create or adapt to change. press.moma.org/exhibition/p...

A unique measurement and modelling training opportunity for PhD / ECR people! Learn how to collect and use weather data to investigate local atmospheric conditions and make better forecasts. Applications close end of the month 🗓️

Another year, and more climate records broken. Ambitious climate action is more urgent than ever! ✊ @ncas-uk.bsky.social has helpfully listed 5 steps we can all try to take to tackle climate change in their latest blog.

We’re looking back on our top @ncas-uk.bsky.social science stories from 2024, highlighting the contributions we have made towards atmospheric science and citizen engagement. An 8 minute read to digest a year of comms!

Scientists are decoding clouds from space, to improve weather and climate predictions, using @ncas-uk.bsky.social's research aircraft and the European Space Agency #ESA / Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency #JAXA EarthCARE satellite. Find out how: ncas.ac.uk/research-air...