Marking the formal closure of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory - NCAS As we mark the closure of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who has shaped its 22 year journey.

The FAAM Airborne Laboratory formally closed on 31 March 2026, and we’d like to express our deep gratitude to everyone who shaped its extraordinary 22 year legacy.

Read our full statement:

ncas.ac.uk/marking-the-...

Last month, we hosted our Early Careers Symposium, supporting skill development and knowledge exchange, and establishing networks for early career people working in Earth system science.

It was inspiring and energising two days of science conversations, and we look forward to doing this again!

Airborne observations detect methane spikes from oil shuttle tankers - NCAS Airborne research reveals previously unreported methane emissions during North Sea oil loading operations.

Researchers have, for the first time, directly measured methane spikes during oil loading onto shuttle tankers in the North Sea.

The findings suggest that 5–47% more methane may be emitted than currently reported.

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The latest edition of our monthly newsletter goes out tomorrow.

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Introduction to Atmospheric Radar - NCAS Study weather, cloud, and wind radar fundamentals and applications in June 2024, at the Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory.

FINAL REMINDER

Study weather and cloud radar fundamentals and applications with NCAS!

Our Introduction to Atmospheric Radar course will consist of traditional lectures interspersed with data access/analysis sessions.

🗓️ 8-11 June, Leeds

Apply today: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

To get involved, join the mailing list: gaggle.email/join/uk-earl...

Learn more about the group on their website: uk-cloud-physics-group.github.io/group-webpage/

A group of people stood together outside of a brick and glass building.

Last week, early career researchers from around the UK gathered in Oxford for the first UK Early Career Cloud Physics Group Symposium!

Organised by @mathilderitman.bsky.social and @kallista-angeloff.bsky.social at @ox.ac.uk and sponsored by NCAS 👏

Machine learning to predict Scottish wildfires with climate change. - NCAS Learn about Jesse’s placement work that adapted a machine learning wildfire model for Scotland.

Jesse’s work adapting an ML wildfire model to Scotland shows how cross‑disciplinary research can drive real climate insight.

Read more: ncas.ac.uk/from-cogniti...

And that's a wrap on our two-day early careers symposium 'Harmony in the Skies: Bridging Horizons in Earth System Science'!

A whole breadth of ideas and research was shared and discussed, and many connections were made. Thank you to everyone who came along! 💙

Study weather and cloud radar fundamentals and applications with NCAS!

Our Introduction to Atmospheric Radar course will consist of traditional lectures interspersed with data access/analysis sessions.

🗓️ 8-11 June, Leeds

Apply by 31 March: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 - NCAS Our staff share their unique strengths, hidden disadvantages, and what helps their neurodiverse minds.

We’re celebrating the different minds of NCAS during Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026.

Our colleagues share their strengths, struggles, and support tips: ncas.ac.uk/neurodiversi...

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

When it rains, it pours with climate change - NCAS Find out how rising global temperatures are affecting rainfall in the UK and around the world.

‘When it rains, it pours’ is becoming increasingly accurate as our climate warms.

Learn how rising global temperatures affect rainfall in the UK and around the world: ncas.ac.uk/when-it-rain...

The other week, we hosted more than 20 participants from around the UK and beyond for this year's Introduction to Atmospheric Science training.

Thank you to everyone who came along and who made this course happen!

What’s the worst that could happen with climate change? - NCAS NCAS and University of Reading researchers have explored the high impact low-likelihood climate scenarios.

Climate change conversations centre on a few degrees of warming, rising seas, more frequent heatwaves and storms. But what about the high impact low-likelihood scenarios?

Read our latest article: ncas.ac.uk/climate-scie...

Climate change is creating new drought hotspots - NCAS New research shows that in many parts of the world, soils are drying out - even in places that are projected to get wetter.

What does climate change mean for drought in Europe, Africa, and America?

We asked NCAS climate scientist Professor Emily Black to explain: ncas.ac.uk/climate-chan...

Happy International Women's Day!

To celebrate the 115th Women's Day this Sunday, we asked our colleagues: What would you like to say to your younger self? They shared some words of reflection, guidance and love 💙

#IWD2026

Closure of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory - NCAS The National Centre for Atmospheric Science can confirm that the FAAM Airborne Laboratory will cease operations at the end of this financial year, following the withdrawal of funding by UKRI-NERC.

FAAM Airborne Laboratory Closure FAQs

We've published a set of FAQs addressing the recent decision by UKRI‑NERC to withdraw funding for the FAAM Airborne Laboratory. Full FAQs are available alongside our statement, and we'll continue to share updates on NCAS channels.

ncas.ac.uk/closure-of-t...

What does Saharan dust mean for UK weather and air quality? - NCAS Find out why Saharan dust is drifting over the UK and what it means for our weather and air quality, and how scientists measure it.

Vibrant sunsets, dirty windows, and increased particulate matter - it must be Saharan dust.

Hugo Ricketts explains the what, where, and how of airborne dust in the UK: ncas.ac.uk/why-is-there...

Atmospheric Science Training Courses - NCAS Build your place within the atmospheric science community by developing skills and knowledge with the National Centre for Atmospheric Science.

Want to join our next course? Check out our training programme: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-us/

Hello from Leeds 👋

We've just hosted our Introduction to Atmospheric Science course. Thank you to everyone who came to learn and network with our experts and with like-minded peers!

Closure of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory - NCAS The National Centre for Atmospheric Science can confirm that the FAAM Airborne Laboratory will cease operations at the end of this financial year, following the withdrawal of funding by UKRI-NERC.

Following the withdrawal of funding by UKRI-NERC, we can confirm that the FAAM Airborne Laboratory will cease operations at the end of this financial year. Our immediate priority is supporting affected staff and the wider UK atmospheric science community.

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Summery fieldwork memories to brighten your day ☀️

Photos from TEAMx fieldwork in Italy last July, where we used radiosondes (and radar, research aircraft, and bespoke instruments) to improve weather forecasts around mountains.

NCAS carbon footprint 2024-2025 - NCAS Learn about NCAS’s latest carbon footprint and our commitment to taking action on reducing our environmental impacts.

We've just published our latest carbon footprint report ➡️ Find out our priority areas and how we're taking action to minimise our environmental impact.

ncas.ac.uk/ncas-carbon-...

Why climate education matters for social justice - NCAS On World Day of Social Justice, we are reminded that climate education matters more now than ever - find out why.

Every learner today will live their entire life in a climate different from the one their parents and grandparents grew up in. Find out why climate education matters more now than ever, on World Day of Social Justice:

ncas.ac.uk/turning-know...

#SocialJusticeDay #WorldDayofSocialJustice

The other week, we hosted more than 20 participants from around the UK for this year's Introduction to Unified Model training course.

Thank you to everyone who came along and who made this course happen, including the teaching staff!

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We're saddened to learn of the death of Stuart Penkett, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Sciences @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, who passed away at the start of 2026.

Prof Penkett leaves an extraordinary atmospheric scientific legacy and will be remembered with deep respect by our community.

With @unirdg-met.bsky.social! 🌡️

The impact of atmospheric extremes on the North Atlantic subpolar oceanic circulation at University of Reading on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - The impact of atmospheric extremes on the North Atlantic subpolar oceanic circulation at University of Reading, listed on FindAPhD.com

Interested in mathematical, statistical, and modelling techniques? Want to better understand the risk of crossing climate tipping points? Join our team!

Closing date: Friday 27 March 2026

Full PhD project details and application info: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

In conversation with 10 women in atmospheric science - NCAS We’re celebrating the diverse career paths across NCAS, with a focus on 10 women in atmospheric science.

We’re celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in (Atmospheric) Science!

Read 10 inspiring diverse career path stories from women at NCAS:
ncas.ac.uk/in-conversat...

#February11 #WomenInScience