The reappearance of a dormant lake was only the first challenge faced by an Earth Observing Laboratory field study. Researchers persevered to relocate the project and collect data that may lead to more accurate forecasting of severe weather events like tornadoes.

Swofford will oversee UCAR Operations, supporting and enabling the scientific missions of NCAR and UCAR Community Programs.

Scientists have identified two different modes of hurricane rapid intensification. The findings may lead to better understanding and prediction of these dangerous events.

NCAR has been awarded NSF funding to research links between new road transportation technologies and the changing climate.

Super Science Saturday is back in person for the first time since 2019. With the theme “Return of the Science." The event will showcase hands-on science activities and demonstrations that explore our amazing planet and are inspired by “the force.”