AS
Atmospheric Sciences

Vilhelm Bjerknes Medal

The Invisible Chemistry of Life: Jonathan Williams and the Language of the Air Around Us

The Invisible Chemistry of Life: Jonathan Williams and the Language of the Air Around Us

Prof. Jonathan Williams is an atmospheric chemist at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany, where he leads research into volatile organic compounds — the invisible molecules emitted by forests, cities, people, and everything in between. His work spans the Amazon rainforest to cinema audiences, from elderflower blossoms to the breath of cities. Chemist by Chance, Then by Choice J ...[Read More]

“You Can’t Get Around Clouds”: A Conversation with Climate Scientist Ulrike Lohmann

“You Can’t Get Around Clouds”: A Conversation with Climate Scientist Ulrike Lohmann

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Lohmann is a leading atmospheric physicist and climate scientist at ETH Zurich’s Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science, renowned for her pioneering work on clouds, aerosols, and their interactions within the Earth’s climate system. Her research has significantly advanced our understanding of how microscopic particles influence cloud formation and, in turn, the global ...[Read More]