Drought recedes in Britain after a wet spring – but much of Europe is parched

March 2023 was the wettest for 40 years in England and Wales.

Hannah Cloke, Professor of Hydrology, University of Reading • conversation
May 12, 2023 • ~6 min

Why the UK has only had one named storm so far this winter – an expert explains

An expert explains why the UK’s winter has been relatively calm.

Len Shaffrey, Professor of Climate Science, National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Reading • conversation
Feb. 23, 2023 • ~6 min

Even weak tropical cyclones have grown more intense worldwide – we tracked 30 years of them using currents

Research shows storms that might have caused minimal damage a few decades ago are becoming stronger and more destructive as the planet warms.

Shang-Ping Xie, Roger Revelle Professor of Climate Science, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego • conversation
Nov. 29, 2022 • ~7 min

What is a flash drought? An earth scientist explains

Flash droughts can develop within a few weeks, causing water shortages, damaging crops and worsening fire risks.

Antonia Hadjimichael, Assistant Professor of Geosciences, Penn State • conversation
Nov. 10, 2022 • ~6 min

Hurricane hunters are flying through Ian's powerful winds to forecast intensity – here's what happens when the plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm

The meteorologist leading NOAA’s 2022 hurricane field program describes flying through eyewalls and the technology in these airborne labs for tracking rapid intensification in real time.

Jason Dunion, Research Meteorologist, University of Miami • conversation
Sept. 27, 2022 • ~12 min

Hurricane hunters are flying through Ian's powerful winds to get the forecasts you rely on – here's what happens when the plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm

The meteorologist leading NOAA’s 2022 hurricane field program describes flying through eyewalls and the technology in these airborne labs for tracking rapid intensification in real time.

Jason Dunion, Research Meteorologist, University of Miami • conversation
Sept. 27, 2022 • ~12 min

Britain's notoriously wet and cold climate is changing – you won't like what replaces it

The UK is no stranger to drought – especially southern England.

Ted Shepherd, Grantham Professor of Climate Science, University of Reading • conversation
Aug. 9, 2022 • ~7 min

Heatwave Britain hits 40.3°C – here's how scientists know when a temperature record has been broken

Step one: check the thermometer isn’t next to an ice cream van or barbecue.

Stephen Burt, Visiting Fellow in Meteorology, University of Reading • conversation
July 20, 2022 • ~7 min

Heatwave: why extreme weather forecasts have improved so much

The Met Office issued its heatwave warning six days before the mercury peaked – potentially saving many lives.

Rob Thompson, Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Meteorology, University of Reading • conversation
July 19, 2022 • ~8 min

Too hot to sleep? Nights are warming faster than days as Earth heats up

The strongest signal of our changing climate flares while most of us are asleep.

Stephen Burt, Visiting Fellow in Meteorology, University of Reading • conversation
July 15, 2022 • ~7 min

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