Recent field observations have shown that the atmospheric plumes of quiescently degassing volcanoes are chemically very active, pointing to the...

• Atmospheric chemistry: Airborne alcohol
  Atmospheric chemistry: Airborne alcohol

  Cited research: Atmos. Chem. Phys.10, 5361–5370 (2010)One in three ethanol molecules in the atmosphere originates from industrial sources and biofuels, scientists have calculated.Ethanol derived...

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• Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics in Boulder, CO
  Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics in Boulder, CO

  In 1948, the Upper Atmosphere Lab was developed as a way to initiate a new era of space exploration at the University of Colorado. Since then, NASA has launched 15 alumni on 34 manned missions...

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• Atmospheric science: Industrial UV shield
  Atmospheric science: Industrial UV shield

  Atmos. Chem. Phys.9, 7737–7751 (2009)Earth's natural sunscreen — the stratospheric ozone layer — has thinned during the past few decades because of the rise in atmospheric pollutants such as...

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• LASP: Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
  LASP: Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

  The ability to combine world-class experimental, laboratory, theoretical and information systems approaches, and to involve students in all aspects of these endeavors, is a key strength of LASP...

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• Atmospheric physics: Solar surprise?
  Atmospheric physics: Solar surprise?

  The detection of unexpected changes in the Sun's spectral irradiance during the declining phase of the most recent solar cycle, and their implications for Earth's atmosphere, are intriguing. But...

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