Articles for tag: Airborne Particles, Climate Change, Climate Study, Meteorology, Weather Science

Detailed close-up of raindrops on a surface, capturing the essence of a heavy rain shower.

The Hidden Drivers of Snowstorms and Floods? Tiny Lifeforms in the Air

Jan Otte

When we think of snowstorms and floods, we picture enormous temperature-driven and pressure-driven systems. But what if the actual architects of these phenomena are significantly smaller and alive? New research indicates that tiny life forms suspended in the air pollen, bacteria, fungal spores, and plant parts can potentially be a key to initiating heavy rain ...