1. Image of an iceberg in the Southern ocean.

    Iceberg melt weakens ocean system that regulates the global climate

    Melting and breaking icebergs in the far-off, northeastern region of the Pacific Ocean can weaken a massive current system in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a study by researchers at University of California, Davis and the U.S National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research. 

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  2. A presenter stands in front of a screen that says "Resilient futures."

    Severe weather preparedness project LAUNCHes at Louisiana State University

    Over the last year, researchers at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) and Louisiana State University (LSU) partnered on a project to enhance disaster preparedness, mitigation, and resilience to weather hazards in the Gulf Coast – an area that is vulnerable to multiple types of severe weather including hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat. 

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  3. Children gather around a researcher who holds a weather balloon.

    Free family fun? Looks like a job for Super Science Saturday

    Super Science Saturday returns on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a super-powered day of discovery! This year's theme is "Heroes Assemble" and we invite science lovers of all ages to join forces to explore hands-on science activities and demonstrations.

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  4. Entrance to the Sun-Earth Connections exhibit.

    Newly opened exhibit illuminates the connections between Sun and Earth

    Newly revitalized Sun-Earth Connections exhibit at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab feels like stepping into space itself.

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  5. The team from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and their coach.

    Ocean Knowledge at Full Sail

    The Center for Ocean Leadership (COL), a University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) community program, announced Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) from Alexandria, VA as the winner of the 2025 virtual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Finals Competition.

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