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