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Study reveals how Tasman Sea temperatures influence Antarctic peninsula warming

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study finds that winter sea surface temperatures in the Tasman Sea, located between Australia and New Zealand, play a key role in influencing Antarctic Peninsula temperatures.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Oscillating microbubble array-based metamaterials developed for rapid isolation of high-purity exosomes

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a novel method for efficiently isolating exosomes from undiluted whole blood without labeling or pretreatment.

Journal: Science Advances

Head-mounted microscope reveals high-resolution neurovascular dynamics in freely behaving mice

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A 1.7-gram head-mounted microscope, for the first time, enables dual-modal imaging with high spatiotemporal resolution. This advancement enhances our understanding of neurovascular coupling mechanisms without disrupting the natural behavior of mice.

Journal: Science Advances

Sun Yat-Sen University launches SYCIM2.0: A new climate model poised to join CMIP7

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists at Sun Yat-Sen University have developed SYCIM2.0, a next-generation Earth system model built to push the boundaries of climate simulation.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Scientists crack ocean’s code for predicting China’s persistent summer rains

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study has revealed that global ocean patterns can serve as early warning signals for extreme summer rainfall in China.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Rare thunderstorm near the north pole: A sign of a warming arctic?

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals a strong connection between Arctic warming and the development of a rare thunderstorm that came closer to the North Pole than any previously recorded.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

New study reveals updating climate baselines affects detection of extreme events in China

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study provides the first comprehensive look at how baseline updates influence the detection of extreme climate events across China.

Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Amount of sunlight reaching Earth’s surface varies over decades, researchers report

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The sun may rise every morning, but the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth’s surface can substantially vary over decades. Stages of “dimming” and “brightening” correspond with increased air pollution and implementation of clean energy solutions, respectively.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

New dust forecast system "iDust" helps renewable energy industry manage solar losses

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new forecasting tool called iDust that improves predictions of dust storms, offering significant benefits for solar energy production.

Journal: Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems

Scientists trace hailstone origins using chemical fingerprints, overturning decades-old theories

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research reveals hailstones follow simpler growth paths than previously believed, with implications for severe weather forecasting

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

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