aerosols, thunderstorms

Aerosols Found to Strengthen Storms

Having a large quantity of aerosol particles in the atmosphere may increase the duration of large storm clouds by delaying rainfall, giving the clouds time to grow larger and live longer. Aerosols will produce more extreme storms when the rain finally falls. The research from the University of Texas at Austin, which was published in ...

Troy Oakes

Dramatic-looking storm clouds with rain and lightning.

A Chemical Cocktail of Air Pollution in Beijing, China, During the COVID-19 Outbreak

COVID-19 has spread rapidly around the world and has limited people’s outdoor activities substantially. Air quality is therefore expected to be improved due to reduced anthropogenic emissions. However, in some megacities, air pollution has not improved as expected and severe haze episodes still occurred during the COVID-19 lockdown. A research team led by Prof. SUN ...

Troy Oakes

Hospital doctor wearing a mask.