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Cloud forests are shown as the hits the horizon turning some of the clouds a golden color.

These scientists created a ‘cloud curtain’ in Peru’s tropical forests to mimic the future

At Wayqecha Biological Station, a research site deep in the cloud forests of southern Peru, a giant “cloud curtain” hangs over the canopy to intercept clouds. It is meant to mimic reduced cloud cover under a warming climate. 

Microsoft turns to cloud computing

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Undulatus Asperatus: Say it Loud, it’s a New Cloud

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Collecting clouds

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Japan tragedy finds expression in cartoons

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Clouds Shadow Warming Predictions

New research finds clouds could play part in a vicious cycle of warming as temperatures continue to rise. But only one climate change model was able to reproduce the new observations on cloud fluctuations and temperature, suggesting we might be underestim

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An audio remedy for nature-deficiency

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Emerging Science Note/Cloud Carriers

Living on Earth’s Jennifer Chu reports on a study that suggests air pollution may find cover in clouds.

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Emerging Science Note/Snow White

Living on Earth’s Jennifer Chu reports on new weather technology able to detect high-level clouds previously undetected by the average weather balloon.

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Plants reveal a silver lining to pollution

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It’s a common assumption that plants grow best in clear sunny weather, but scientists say this isn’t always the case. Research has shown that forests and crops can also thrive in hazy conditions because can enhance photosynthesis.