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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

From practical observation to scientific measurement, each stage of language reflects a different way of knowing the weather. Meteorological English is still evolving, just like the atmosphere itself. And as climate science and forecasting continue to advance, new words and meanings will emerge.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

As atmospheric observation became systematic with the rise of modern science in the 17th and 18th centuries, scientists needed new terms and more precise meanings for existing terms to describe what they were measuring. The result was a surge of technical terms - many borrowed from Latin and Greek.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

As English speakers travelled for exploration, trade, and colonial expansion, they encountered new climates, phenomena, and languages. Words describing unfamiliar climates and extreme events were borrowed and adapted. Weather words became linguistic souvenirs of contact between different societies.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In its earliest form, meteorological English was built for survival, not science. Words were grounded in what people could feel (wind, rain, storm). Early English speakers used experience-based vocabulary to describe the atmosphere - terms shaped by farming, sailing, and exposure to the elements.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Understanding how meteorological English developed reveals how people have made sense of the atmosphere across time. Explore the history of weather language: ncas.ac.uk/whirl-puffs-... _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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The history of weather language - NCAS

Explore the history behind everyday words like temperature, storm, and forecast.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Study the fundamentals of atmospheric science - including weather systems, atmospheric composition, air quality, and climate - with @ncas-uk.bsky.social! 🗓️ 8-12 February 2027 📌 University of Leeds Learn more & apply today: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u... _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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Introduction to Atmospheric Science - NCAS

The Introduction to Atmospheric Science training course provides students and early career researchers with a broad overview of atmospheric science.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How do scientists measure ocean-emitted emissions? Let's visit @noc.ac.uk's RRS Discovery to find out! _ @pml.ac.uk #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Science in action: An international group of researchers prepare to set sail on the @noc.ac.uk's RRS Discovery to investigate how remote ocean environments influence the Earth’s atmosphere and climate system. 🗺️ Southampton -> Cabo Verde @pml.ac.uk @ncas-uk.bsky.social #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

A group of people in hi-vis vests and hard hats on board a large ship. The person at the front is untangling a long thin cable.

A group of people in hi-vis vests and hard hats work together to untangle lots of thin cables on board a ship.

A person is working on top of a tall structure on the ship, equipped with atmospheric measurement equipment.

A group of people are working on the deck of the ship while one person oversees on the side.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The project brings together expertise from @ncas-uk.bsky.social, @pml.ac.uk, and UK universities - including Leeds, York, and Manchester - alongside collaborators from the United States and Canada, in a coordinated effort to better understand marine emissions and their global impacts.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

By advancing knowledge of remote marine environments - regions that are currently under-observed but globally influential - the project represents a critical step toward more accurate climate forecasting.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In parallel, the team studied VOCs emitted from the ocean and how they affect the lifetime of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A key focus of the work is sulfur chemistry, which plays a pivotal role in cloud formation. Marine sulfur compounds can contribute to aerosol production, influencing cloud reflectivity and lifetime - factors that are central to the Earth’s energy balance.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Researchers deployed an advanced suite of instruments onboard, housed in specialised containers across the ship. These measured a broad spectrum of atmospheric gases and aerosol particles, alongside ocean properties from the surface microlayer down to depths of 1000 metres.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sailing from Southampton to the Cape Verde region, the @noc.ac.uk’s research vessel RRS Discovery provided a unique platform for studying ocean–atmosphere exchange across a range of marine environments.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

How do gases and aerosols produced by the ocean affect atmospheric chemistry, cloud formation, and climate regulation? A major marine research campaign sets out to investigate ocean-emitted volatile organic compounds and marine sulfur cycling. ncas.ac.uk/internationa... _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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Advancing our understanding of climate-critical marine emissions - NCAS

An international ocean expedition investigates how remote ocean environments influence the Earth’s atmosphere and climate system.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

By contributing scientific expertise to government assessments, NCAS researchers like Ioana and Akshay are making science accessible for policymakers and supporting evidence-based decision-making.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The report also highlights potential knock-on effects for global food supplies, including crops such as rice, coffee and cocoa, as well as added pressure on international energy markets.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

While the impacts on UK weather are still uncertain, the assessment points to a higher chance of wetter, stormier conditions through autumn and early winter, followed by an increased risk of colder spells later in the season.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The roundtable found growing confidence that a significant El Niño is developing, with some forecasts suggesting it could be among the strongest ever observed.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Dr Ioana Colfescu and Dr Akshay Deoras from @ncas-uk.bsky.social were part of a recent expert roundtable about the impacts of El Niño on the UK for the Government Office for Science - providing accessible science advice for policymakers. ncas.ac.uk/ncas-researc... _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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NCAS researchers advise UK Government about El Niño impacts - NCAS

Two NCAS researchers were among experts invited to contribute to a recent Government Office for Science rapid report examining the impacts of El Niño on the UK.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Study scientific computing - from the bash shell (Unix/Linux) to Python programming - with @ncas-uk.bsky.social! 🗓️ November 2026 📌 Online or at University of Leeds (depending on the module) Learn more & apply today: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u... _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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Introduction to Scientific Computing - NCAS

The Introduction to Scientific Computing course covers the skills needed for effective data management and analysis using Linux and Python.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Would you like to know about the UK's new climate information service for decision-makers and climate adaptation? Join the UK National Climate Science Partnership's webinar and Q&A on 24 September 10:00-11:00 BST. Hear from NERC centres and the Met Office. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ukcp18-to-...

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UKCP18 to UKCI: New UK climate information for assessing impacts and risks

Discover the science and experimental design underpinning UKCI and how future climate information outputs will be generated.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are looking for a Head of Observations to lead and shape the future of NCAS’s atmospheric measurement and observational science capability. Apply by 12 October 2026: ncas.ac.uk/job-opportun... #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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Job Opportunity: Head of Observations - NCAS

We are looking for a Head of Observations to lead and shape the future of NCAS’s atmospheric measurement and observational science capability.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We offer a programme of training courses - from introduction to atmospheric science, to modelling essentials, to practical fieldwork - to develop your skills and knowledge and connect you with like-minded peers and mentors. Explore our training programme today: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-us/

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We believe that developing the next generation of atmospheric scientists is the best way to ensure that excellent atmospheric science can happen in the future. Check out what some of our students had to say last year, and stay tuned for updates on this year's courses! #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Cumulus, cirrus, stratus - where did these words come from? And how did people describe clouds before those words existed? Here's Kieran chatting about the language of clouds! _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

How does a “lab in a van” measure air pollution on the road? Let's check in with Will in Southampton to find out! _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Ever wondered what it's like to launch a radiosonde? Here's Fern, Hette, Elliot, Will, Peter, and Isabelle to show you how it's done - all the way from Italy, during fieldwork for the global TEAMx campaign which aims to improve our understanding of weather in the mountains.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

How do ocean temperatures affect the UK and the world? _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

From damaged fisheries to extreme weather events, the rise in ocean temperatures has consequences that spread across the whole world.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This new SST record reflects the continued long-term warming of the global ocean. Due to human-induced climate change, warm ocean events are not only becoming more frequent, but they are also more severe and last longer.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social, which has been monitoring SST since 1979, confirmed that the sea surface temperature reached 21.1°C on 22 August, compared to the previous record of 21.09°C in March 2024.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Sea surface temperature (SST) impacts the exchanges of energy and gases between the ocean and the atmosphere. In particular, SST helps to identify the El Niño and La Niña cycles, which impact global weather patterns, ocean circulation, and marine ecosystems.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface. They absorb the majority of solar heat and retain it longer than the land or the atmosphere.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The daily global average sea surface temperature reached a new high record in August, reflecting the continued long-term warming of the global ocean. ncas.ac.uk/oceans-are-w... _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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Oceans are warming - what does it mean for the world? - NCAS

The world’s oceans are hotter than ever before, as climate change combines with a powerful El Niño.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Back in May, we took part in the Be Curious science fair at @universityofleeds.bsky.social - a vibrant day of ideas and interactive activities that engaged many young minds. We explored different shapes of snowflakes, and spoke about polar science and climate change in the Arctic!

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The latest edition of our monthly newsletter goes out this week! This month's themes include wildfires, climate change, drought, and heavy rainfall. Subscribe: ncas.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Working with senior stakeholders from across the UK research and environmental science community, you will help translate strategic ambitions into organisation-wide outcomes, ensuring effective communication, collaboration and performance across @ncas-uk.bsky.social.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We are looking for an exceptional leader to play a key role in delivering our vision and strategy across a complex, partnership-based organisation.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Are you an exceptional operational leader with the ability to translate the @ncas-uk.bsky.social strategy into practical organisation-wide outcomes? Do you have experience operating at a senior level, working with Executives, Boards and senior external stakeholders?

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Are you ready to help shape the future of an internationally leading atmospheric and environmental science research organisation? We are looking for an Operations Director! Apply by 25 September: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

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