
‘Indian Niño’ Drove Record Heat in 2023 and 2024, New UMD Study Finds
By Jason Dinh It’s the first time this Indian Ocean climate pattern has been connected to the recent years’ unusually high temperatures. New research shows

By Jason Dinh It’s the first time this Indian Ocean climate pattern has been connected to the recent years’ unusually high temperatures. New research shows

On April 25, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) participated in Maryland Day, the University of Maryland’s annual open house event. This marked the 28th

Around the world, rain is falling less often but coming down harder. Plants are responding. Â For the past several years, ESSIC Scientist Andrew Feldman

Daniel Cziczo, Daniel Cziczo, Professor & Department Head of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at Purdue Marty Ralph, Director, Center for Western Weather and Water

Many ESSIC scientists attended and presented at this year’s American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, which took place from 25 to 29 January 2026 in Houston,

Last month, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) issued awards to CISESS scientists. Between the two

American Geophysical Union (AGU) held its annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana over 15-19 December 2025. AGU is the largest gathering of Earth and space

Last week, the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center held their annual Collaborative Partner Reception and Awards Ceremony. During the event, ESSIC Director Lars Peter Riishojgaard

by Guangyang Fang On October 18, 2025, ESSIC/CISESS scientist Guangyang Fang and CISESS interns Anh Pham and Samuel Wiggins were invited to host a STEM

As the climate warms, wildfires are becoming more severe and unpredictable. Shifts in wind, weather, and fuel conditions can cause fires to change direction or