atmosphere
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Trends in Early 21st Century Spaceflight
This multimedia essay explores some of the trends shaping the contemporary aerospace industry.
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Study Identifies Jet-Stream Pattern That Locks in Extreme Winter Cold, Wet Spells
Recently, scientists connected giant waves in the global jet stream to hot, dry spells gripping widely separated parts of the planet at the same time. Now they have done the same for winter weather.
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Glaciers May Record the Story of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Reductions in human emissions and changes in atmospheric composition during the coronavirus pandemic might be observed in future glacial ice cores.
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You Asked: What Determines the Oxygen and CO2 Levels in Our Atmosphere?
An Earth Institute climate researcher breaks down why our atmosphere is the way it is, how it’s changed over time, and what the future may hold.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
