The formation of ice in the atmosphere is a fundamental process that underpins both cloud dynamics and precipitation. Ice nucleation, the initial step in ice formation, occurs when supercooled water ...
Bacteria that colonize tiny plastic fragments drifting through the atmosphere can significantly enhance those particles’ ability to trigger ice crystal formation inside clouds, according to research ...
The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...