Read article: Laser beam diverts the path of lightning strikes
In the first experimental demonstration of laser-guided lightning, researchers fire a laser beam into the sky to divert the course of lightning discharges
Read article: Zig-zag lightning could be mediated by metastable oxygen
Physicists may have solved enduring mystery
Read article: Cosmic muons probe the interiors of tropical cyclones
Imaging technique could be used to improve storm forecasts
Read article: Atmospheric helium levels are on the rise
While not a worry in itself, the increase could serve as an indirect indicator of fossil fuel usage
Read article: Weather satellite sheds light on ‘Great Dimming’ of Betelgeuse star
Chance observations corroborate hybrid explanation for drop in brightness
Read article: Black-hole physics and that iconic ‘shadow’ image, balloons and rockets probe the atmosphere’s acoustic duct
We speak to a geophysicist and an astrophysicist in this week’s podcast
Read article: Oscillating temperature gradient boosts heat flow in fluids
Discovery could improve climate models
Read article: Solar geoengineering is a ‘fire extinguisher’ for global warming, shark’s skin inspires underwater vehicles
In this podcast we chat with experts on hydrodynamics and climate-change mitigation
Read article: Plastic aerosols in the atmosphere could affect the climate
Study finds slight warming or cooling effect depending upon the distribution of microplastics
Read article: Organic aerosols from forests could help cool the planet
Negative climate feedback mechanism observed in Finland
