Atmosphere
China’s Construction Industry Is Putting Earth’s Ozone Layer Back At Risk
A rise in atmospheric levels of CFC-11, a substance banned by the Montreal Protocol, prompted environmental investigators to find the source.
The Atmosphere of Venus Is So Thick It Pushes On Mountains to Change How Fast the Planet Spins
Venus’ varying rotational period has always been a mystery for astronomers, but computer simulations show that it may have to do with the planet’s viscous atmosphere on mountains.
Someone is releasing a gas that was banned for destroying the ozone
This is "very much a detective story for us to try to unravel," says a NOAA scientist
Scientists Successfully Test an Air-Breathing Satellite Thruster
How to make atmospheric drag work for satellites, instead of against them.
Gaze Deeply Into This NASA Visualization of Global Aerosol Movements
Turns out Earth is just a big lava lamp.
Squeezed Fans, Silent Stadiums: The Myth of Premier League Atmosphere
While the Premier League product is dependent on the idea of raucous matchday experiences, the marketing rarely matches the reality. So, how can we reverse the trend of declining atmospheres in our top-flight grounds?
A Brief History of That Kickass Flute Sample on Future’s “Mask Off”
The surprising story starts at an MLK-themed musical, goes to Atmosphere and ends up at... Swedish rap?
Expert Witness with Robert Christgau: Up, Down, and All Over the Place
The dean tackles 'The Hamilton Mixtape,' some Injury Reserve, and Quasi's 'Battle Hymns' compilation
Goodbye World: We’ve Passed the Carbon Tipping Point For Good
Atmospheric carbon levels are probably stuck at 400 parts per million, scientists say.
How Does Stadium Architecture Affect Match Day Atmosphere?
The atmosphere inside a stadium has as much to do with its design as the fans inside it. We asked an architect who worked on Lyon's new ground how to create a truly noisy match day experience.
Jupiter’s Shadow Freezes Io’s Atmosphere Solid Every Day
Jupiter, you make a better door than a window.