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Expert on Earth’s atmosphere and oceans shares his thoughts as part of the UC Irvine Podcast El Niño series

UC Irvine, NASA JPL scientists’ computer model shows Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is melting more aggressively than previously projected.In new simulations, researchers account for larger area beneath ice sheet that is coming into contact with warm, pressurized ocean water.Models predict up to 30 millimeters of sea level rise from Thwaites, doubling previous projections.  

Seven students from the UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences have received the prestigious 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) award.

Densely populated river deltas are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, according to new research.

It’s not just that sea levels are rising. Scientists believe fossil fuel extraction and river engineering are also factors behind coastline disappearance.

The work reveals which human-driven activities are the main drivers.

Clusters of fires started by lightning led to the most devastating blazes.

Process is responsible for significant melting of Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers

The Earth system science undergraduate is charting her UC Irvine path by following her curiosity.

Satellite data enabled scientists to see the intrusion of warm water in subglacial cavities.

Municipalities may employ the tool to evaluate initiatives to curb emissions.

UC Irvine Physical Sciences graduate students are redefining their fields with powerful collaborations at Los Alamos National Lab.