1. A rendering of CMEx

    Shining light on a solar blindspot

    A proposal for a spacecraft that would take a fresh look at the Sun — enabling a never-before-seen view of our star’s magnetic field — has received $2 million in funding from NASA for further study.

    • Sun + Space Weather

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  2. Thunderstorm over Great Plains

    Damaging thunderstorm winds increasing in central U.S.

    Destructive winds that flow out of thunderstorms in the central United States are becoming far more widespread with warming temperatures.

    • Weather

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  3. Two rainbows over a row of flux towers in a field.

    When it comes to collecting data, nothing stops NCAR scientific teams

    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.

    • Weather

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  4. Alisha Swofford

    Alisha Swofford named new UCAR Chief Operating Officer

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

    • Organization

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  5. Satellite image of Hurricane Otis after it intensified to a category 5 storm.

    Scientists find two ways that hurricanes rapidly intensify

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

    • Weather

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