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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 27-Jan-2026 11:11 ET (27-Jan-2026 16:11 GMT/UTC)

Tornado-forecast system can increase warning lead times, study finds

University of Kansas
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the University of Kansas have shown the National Severe Storms Laboratory’s Warn-on-Forecast System(WoFS) has potential to help weather forecasters issue warnings to emergency managers and the general public well before tornado formation. Their study appears in the peer-reviewed journal Weather and Forecasting.

Journal: Weather and Forecasting

Heatwaves could put millions of European cattle at risk by mid-century

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Within the next few decades, intensifying heatwaves could expose a significant share of Europe’s cattle to dangerous levels of heat stress. New research maps where and how millions of animals may be affected by mid-century.

Journal: npj Sustainable Agriculture

Methane eating microbes turn a powerful greenhouse gas into green plastics, feed, and fuel

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Methane eating microbes could help turn a powerful greenhouse gas into everyday products like animal feed, green plastics, and cleaner fuels, according to a new scientific review of fast moving research on these unusual bacteria. The study highlights how methane consuming communities, known as methanotrophs, are emerging as biological “gatekeepers” that can both curb climate warming emissions and convert waste gases into valuable resources.

Wood burning in homes drives dangerous air pollution in winter

Northwestern University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Only 2% of U.S. homes rely on wood as their primary heating source, but residential wood burning accounts for 22% of fine particulate matter in winter air, a new study finds. The researchers estimate 8,600 premature deaths per year are associated with wood-burning fireplaces, furnaces and stoves. People of color burn less wood yet disproportionately experience higher exposure rates.

Journal: Science Advances
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Research Article | Evaluation of ten satellite-based and reanalysis precipitation datasets on a daily basis for Czechia (2001–2021)

Big Earth Data
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study published in Big Earth Data evaluates ten satellite-based and reanalysis precipitation datasets available in Google Earth Engine using rain gauge observations across Czechia from 2001 to 2021. The results show that the gauge-adjusted GSMaP dataset provides the highest overall accuracy, while ERA5-Land performs well for long-term analyses despite systematic overestimation. The findings offer clear guidance for selecting reliable precipitation datasets for hydrological, climate, and environmental applications, particularly in regions with complex terrain.

Journal: Big Earth Data

American Meteorological Society announces new executive director

American Meteorological Society
Business Announcement

Atmospheric scientist Amanda Staudt will join the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the professional society for weather, water, and climate sciences and services, as its new executive director in March 2026.

Meeting: 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society

Jeonbuk National University researchers develop novel dual-chemical looping method for efficient ammonia synthesis

Jeonbuk National University, Sustainable Strategy team, Planning and Coordination Division
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Ammonia is a promising hydrogen carrier and fertilizer, with growing potential as a low-carbon fuel. However, conventional production is highly energy-intensive and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. In a new study, researchers developed a dual chemical looping strategy for ammonia synthesis that avoids several energy-intensive steps used in traditional processes. An integrated 4E analysis showed improved efficiency and robustness while reducing production costs.

Journal: Energy Conversion and Management

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