As debates over the future of federal climate research intensify, the National Center for Atmospheric Research has emerged as ...

Hydroperoxides are strong oxidants that have a significant influence on chemical processes in the atmosphere. Now, an ...

A detection of phosphine in the atmosphere of a brown dwarf 54 light-years from Earth deepens the mystery of phosphorus chemistry throughout the Milky Way. An ancient object more than 10 billion years ...

Phosphorus is one of six key elements necessary for life on Earth. When combined with hydrogen, phosphorus forms the molecule phosphine (PH 3), an explosive, highly toxic gas. Subscribe to our ...

PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are not called "forever chemicals" for nothing. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are difficult to break down and are likely to remain in ...

Nitrates in the atmosphere reduce air quality and play an important role in climate change. An international team led by Hokkaido University researchers has revealed how chemical processes in the ...

The Earth’s atmosphere is a complex and dynamic envelope comprised primarily of nitrogen and oxygen, with trace gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, water vapour and ozone playing outsized roles in ...

This report summarizes the rationale and need for supporting a comprehensive U.S. research program in atmospheric chemistry; comments on the broad trends in laboratory, field, satellite, and modeling ...

It is well known that phosphorus is essential to life’s existence. For this reason, there has been a continued interest in ...

Mars’ north polar vortex locks its atmosphere in extreme cold and darkness, freezing out water vapor and triggering a dramatic rise in ozone. Scientists found that the lack of sunlight and moisture ...

What’s the first thing you do after waking up each morning, before you’ve even gotten out of bed? For many people, it’s checking the weather. For most, this is a thoughtless chore, an unexciting daily ...