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Nonlinear Processes in Geosciences
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Davide Faranda

I’m researcher in physics at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). I’m an expert of weather extreme events such as cold spells, heatwaves, cyclones and severe thunderstorms. My research activity focuses on the attribution of extreme events to climate change, that is understanding how much greenhouse gases influence the occurrence of extremes

Rethinking the carbon cost of scientific exchange: Nonlinear effects of reducing scientific mobility

and November 4, 2025
Rethinking the carbon cost of scientific exchange: Nonlinear effects of reducing scientific mobility

The carbon footprint of scientific collaboration has become an increasingly debated topic. Conferences, workshops, and research travel remain central to how science function, yet they also contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions. Since the pandemic era scientists also learned to work virtually and to attend workshops and conferences online. Understanding the carbon footprint, and how it comp ...[Read More]

AI-generated Images: the fragility of visual evidence in geosciences

and July 9, 2025
AI-generated Images: the fragility of visual evidence in geosciences
Figure: (left) Infrared satellite imagery of Hurricane Katrina. (right) AI-generated fake satellite image of a tropical cyclone over France. While visually similar to infrared satellite imagery, the storm structure and location are physically implausible and not based on real atmospheric data.

Recently, an increased number of visually striking “scientific” images have been found online: snapshots of turbulent flows with dreamlike structure, eerily symmetric cloud patterns, and what appeared to be global temperature fields annotated with plausible colormaps and scientific-looking labels. Many of these posts quickly go viral on social media. And yet, in many cases, the images ...[Read More]

Bridging Mathematics and Climate Science: the AMS MRC programme for June-July 2024

November 27, 2023
Bridging Mathematics and Climate Science: the AMS MRC programme for June-July 2024

The American Mathematical Society’s Mathematics Research Communities (MRC) continues to be a beacon for early-career mathematicians seeking professional development. This esteemed program offers opportunities to hone collaborative research skills, cultivate networks within active research domains, and benefit from mentorship by leaders in the field. As part of the MRC initiative, the upcoming conf ...[Read More]

Training the new generation of scientists to address Climate Change issues in Africa: Insights from the Marrakech-Benguerir Climate Change, Projections and Services Summer School

November 10, 2023
Training the new generation of scientists to address Climate Change issues in Africa: Insights from the Marrakech-Benguerir Climate Change, Projections and Services Summer School

In the ever-evolving landscape of climate change, the Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (Buengerir, Marocco) and Institut Pierre Simon Laplace (Paris,France) Summer School has emerged as a beacon of knowledge, equipping participants with the tools to comprehend, navigate, and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate. The inaugural edition of the summer school focused on “climate change, ...[Read More]