Researchers Turn to the Ocean to Help Unravel the Mysteries of Cloud Formation
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 14:30
in Astronomy & Space
In a study published today in ACS Central Science, a research team led by University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Professor Timothy Bertram peels back the mysteries of the structures of tiny aerosol particles at the surface of the ocean. The work shows how the particles' chemical composition influences their abilities to take in moisture from the air, which indicates whether the particle will help to form a cloud -- a key to many basic problems in climate prediction.