The Arctic is warming faster than any other region on Earth. An international research team, including scientists from Leipzig University, is now flying over Arctic sea ice to understand the role clouds play in this rapid warming. The polar research aircraft Polar 5 will reveal what satellites cannot measure. | more
Sunlight converts certain acids in clouds into strong oxidizing agents. This has been demonstrated by researchers in Leipzig together with international colleagues. The discovery explains where some of the hydrogen peroxide in the atmosphere comes from - and why this is important for air quality and climate. | more
