In ancient China, spring rains were called "as precious as oil" for their vital role in nature's spring revival. Today, a ...

Jakarta: Severe flooding hit most areas in Jakarta and its satellite cities on Tuesday after heavy rain poured over the region, leaving thousands of houses submerged and hundreds of residents ...

Mars has long fascinated scientists for its similarities to Earth, but recent research has uncovered significant differences in how the planet’s atmosphere behaves. A new study has found that gravity ...

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"Rossby waves are large-scale atmospheric waves ... models may need to be refined to better incorporate these wave effects, potentially improving future climate and weather simulations." ...

Unlike Earth, where Rossby waves dominate atmospheric circulation, on Mars, gravity waves take precedence. These waves, too small to be measured directly, must be estimated using indirect methods.

Isla R. Simpson and 16 co-authors (including L.M. Polvani): The path toward vertical grid options for the Community Atmosphere Model version 7: The impact of vertical resolution on the QBO and ...