About The Earth's Atmosphere 06-SEP-08 en-us London, UK (SPX) Aug 28, 2008 - Air circulates above the Earth in four distinct cells, with two either side of the equator, says new research out in Science.]]> Huntsville AL (SPX) Aug 26, 2008 - When in space, keep an eye on the window. You never know what you might see. Last month, astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) witnessed a beautiful display of noctilucent or "night-shining" clouds.]]> The Hague (AFP) Aug 6, 2008 - A road in the small Dutch town of Hengelo is to be paved with air-purifying concrete in a trial that could lead to a breakthrough in the fight against rising pollution, scientists said Wednesday.]]> Chestnut Hill MA (SPX) Jul 30, 2008 - An aerosol mass spectrometer developed by chemists from Aerodyne Research Inc. and Boston College is giving scientists who study airborne particles the technology they need to examine the life cycles of atmospheric aerosols - such as soot - and their impact on issues ranging from climate change to public health.]]> Amarillo TX (SPX) Jul 01, 2008 - When rain settles the atmosphere and brings air pollutants to the ground, it can have a lasting effect on ecosystems, sometimes hundreds of miles away, according to a Texas AgriLife Research agricultural engineer.]]> Tempe AZ (SPX) Jun 24, 2008 - Anyone who frequently travels by airplane has likely experienced clear-air turbulence. It's the kind of jarring turbulence that can quickly turn a smooth flight into a bumpy ride, often causing aircraft to drop anywhere from a few feet to thousands of feet within seconds.]]> Moffett Field CA (SPX) Jun 20, 2008 - NASA and scientists from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are conducting a series of research flights this month that are examining the atmosphere over the state to better understand the chemical dynamics of smog and greenhouse gases.]]> Tallahassee FL (SPX) Jun 19, 2008 - Scientists are deploying an advanced research aircraft to study a region of the atmosphere that influences climate change by affecting the amount of solar heat that reaches Earth's surface.]]> Boulder CO (SPX) Jun 12, 2008 - National research centers in the United States and United Kingdom are signing a memorandum of understanding to collaborate more closely on atmospheric science and technology. The agreement will enable the two countries to increase research collaborations while developing joint educational and training programs.]]> Pasadena CA (SPX) May 28, 2008 - Using data from instruments in a constellation of NASA satellites, scientists have discovered that they can see deep inside of clouds. The satellites are taking first-of-a-kind measurements, shedding new light on the link between clouds, pollution and rainfall.]]> Washington (UPI) May 16, 2008 - National parks and wilderness areas may soon have neighboring power plants under a proposed set of air quality rules from U.S. officials, scientists say.]]> Baltimore MD (SPX) May 14, 2008 - Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have conducted the largest nationwide study on the acute health effects of coarse particle pollution. Coarse particles are airborne pollutants that fall between 2.5 and 10 microns in diameter.]]> Beijing (UPI) May 2, 2008 - Chinese officials said anti-pollution efforts are helping clear the air in Beijing, with 86 days of fairly good air quality reported so far this year.]]> ]]>