1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. NCAR to study complex ties between new transportation technologies and climate

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

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  5. Families enjoy a ping pong ball launch at a past Super Science Saturday. Super Science Details overlay the image.

    Super Science Saturday returns: Nov. 4

    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.”

    • Education + Outreach

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