Solar scientists have long debated why the Sun's corona, or atmosphere, is millions of degrees hotter than its surface. Images retrieved by the Hinode satellite, launched in 2006, are shining some light on this paradox.

Backgrounders on climate change, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and more provide a quick feel for the science, people, and issues involved in major weather and climate topics researched at NCAR & UCAR.

A tip sheet listing experts in the field of hurricane research.

An introduction to the terminology used in thunderstorm research.