When a volcano erupts, it can spew ash high into the atmosphere—inserting aerosols right where clouds typically form. How exactly these aerosols impact cloud formation has long been a mystery to ...

Aside from sparking creativity, clouds serve several important scientific purposes, from helping meteorologists predict the weather to facilitating life on Earth. Clouds generally form within the ...

An encounter with a cold cloud of gas and dust could have caused our planet's "protective giant bubble" to draw back. Scientists believe Earth may have briefly lost protection from the sun around ...

More information: Jesse A. Miller et al, Earth's Mesosphere During Possible Encounters With Massive Interstellar Clouds 2 and 7 Million Years Ago, Geophysical Research Letters (2024). DOI: 10.1029 ...

Clouds must be considered when scientists measure Earth's surface temperature from space. When satellite instruments take measurements, clouds must be correctly identified to ensure accurate ...

Earth Day Special: Clouds and Beetles : From the Top We're celebrating Earth Day with performances that celebrate our natural world. Up first, a young oboist performs a piece inspired by Georgia O ...