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Monday, 18 May 2009
Ice crystals plucked from clouds contain biological material, including bacteria, which play a role in the formation of clouds, say US researchers.
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Ancient stalagmites from a submerged Italian cave have revealed sea level rises caused by global warming more than 200,000 years ago, according to a joint European-Australian study.
Friday, 13 March 2009
Visibility on clear days has declined in much of the world since the 1970s thanks to a rise in airborne pollutants, say scientists.
Thursday, 22 January 2009
If you're enjoying the recent rush of hot weather, be prepared for some bad news - summer is ending early.
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
The past 12 months have been cooler than previous years, but longer-term trends show the world is still warming due to climate change, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organisation.
Monday, 20 October 2008
Tropical cyclones may be a tiny help in slowing global warming by washing large amounts of vegetation and soil containing greenhouse gases into the sea, say scientists.
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Recent measurements of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean have found that it has melted to its lowest volume in recorded history.
Monday, 29 September 2008
A boundary of air, wrapped like a belt around the earth's equator, is keeping the polluted atmosphere of the Northern Hemisphere separate from the relatively pristine south, say UK researchers.
Thursday, 18 September 2008 5
Ask an Expert What's the difference between hail and snow? Aren't they both frozen water?
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
This year's ozone hole is shaping up to be one of the largest ever - having already surpassed the size of last year's - but isn't unexpected, says an Australian expert.
Thursday, 21 August 2008 7
Ask an Expert Why is it cooler up in the mountains though it's closer to the sun and hot air rises?
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Quiz Everyone talks about the weather and everyone's an expert, right? Take this quiz to find out how good your meteorological knowledge really is.
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
The Beijing Olympics will not just be a showcase of the world's best athletes. Weather forecasting technology will also compete to provide the Games with the most up-to-date weather forecasts possible.
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Your Photos Australia had a hefty serve of storms this summer! Take a look at the photos of swollen rivers, lightning strikes and ominous clouds contributed by our audience.
Friday, 14 December 2007
Southern Australia is on track to have its hottest year on record, say weather experts.