Clouds

Sciences & Technology

Does Melbourne’s rain occur in ‘lines’?

From 15 years of radar data, researchers show Melbourne’s rain often appears in ‘squall lines’ across the city, and they make a substantial contribution to total rainfall because of their size and motion

Sciences & Technology

Why more clouds can mean less rain in Australia

A giant, continent-sized cloud that dumps rain from Broome to Hobart has increased in frequency over the past 33 years, but its impact may not be what you expect

Sciences & Technology

How do aerosols help our atmosphere clean itself?

Antarctica’s pristine air and waters - and a unique shipboard laboratory - are helping researchers delve into climate change