Author: Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering
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Scientists Investigate Cold Air Outbreaks in the Arctic
In a new field campaign, researchers fly into extremely cold weather to study an Arctic phenomenon known as marine cold air outbreaks,.
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Director Chris Ruf Leads U-M Space Institute into a New Era
Meet the new director of the University of Michigan Space Institute and find out what the future holds for space research at U-M.
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Mark Moldwin Appointed to Lead New Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Professor Mark Moldwin will lead a new office designed to support postdoctoral fellows at the University of Michigan.
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Natural Gas Flare Samples Collected by Aircraft Reveal High Variation in Nitrogen Oxides Emission Estimates
Researchers measure emissions from natural gas flares in the F3UEL project, providing data-driven updates to U.S. oil and gas emission estimates.
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NASA’s 6-Pack of Mini-Satellites Ready for Their Moment in the Sun
Led by Professor Justin Kasper, the SunRISE Mission is nearly ready for launch. The mission will gain insights into the physics of the Sun’s atmosphere to help protect astronauts and space hardware.
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Tracking Undetectable Space Junk
Colliding pieces of space debris emit electric signals that could help track small debris littering Earth’s orbit, potentially saving satellites and spacecraft.
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Space Weather Disrupts Nocturnal Bird Migration, Study Finds
A new study provides correlational evidence for previously unknown relationships between nocturnal bird migration dynamics and geomagnetic disturbances.
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Researchers Uncover the Details of Century-Long Storms on Saturn
In a new study led by Dr. Cheng Li, researchers uncover the mysteries of Saturn’s hundred-year storms and the impacts on Saturn’s atmosphere.
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Gulf Offshore Oil and Gas Production Makes Double the Climate Impact Reported
High methane emissions from shallow water platforms underlie the problem, according to research by Associate Professor Eric Kort and the F3UEL project.
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Six U-M Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program Projects Awarded a Total of $1.2M
Professor Allison Steiner joins a project to create a first-of-its-kind framework for analyzing energy burdens and strategies for decreasing carbon emissions.
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Expanding the CYGNSS Mission: Tracking Ocean Microplastics from Space
Microplastic pollution can be spotted from space because its traveling companion alters the roughness of the ocean’s surface.
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U-M Climate & Space Recognizes Faculty Emeritus
The U-M Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering celebrated several retirements in 2022. Congratulations to our faculty on their retirement!
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When Climate Change Hits Home
An organization led by U-M is helping small-town America plan for a warming world and the devastating floods that come with it.
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Flaring Allows More Methane into the Atmosphere Than We Thought
Research by Associate Prof. Eric Kort shows flaring releases five times more methane than previously thought. Simple fixes could make a big impact.
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Student View: Advocating for the Geosciences on Capitol Hill
Graduate student Natasha Dacic attended a science policy workshop in Washington, D.C., to speak with legislators about the importance of Earth science research. She shared her experience.
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Teaching a Course on Human Spaceflight, Matula Brings Career Experience to CLASP Students
From algae to astronauts, Matula’s NASA experience and research helps build the space curriculum at U-M Climate and Space.