Nabizadeh and Hassanzadeh (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University fluid dynamicists Ebrahim Nabizadeh (seated) and Pedram Hassanzadeh and colleagues found that climate change will increase the size of stalled high-pressure systems that can cause heat waves, droughts and other extreme weather. Credit Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University License Licensed 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.