cloudy sky (IMAGE) DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory Caption Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory demonstrated the first-ever remote observations of the fine-scale structure in the birth zone of cloud droplets — the base of clouds where droplets form around aerosol particles suspended in Earth's atmosphere. The technique will give scientists insight into aerosol-cloud interactions and their impacts on climate and weather. Credit Kevin Coughlin/Brookhaven National Laboratory Usage Restrictions OK for use with stories about this research License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.