Our main concern in this article has to do with the relationship of a pressure system to its surroundings. Air pressure can be measured (atm, hectopascal, millibar) but the relative difference between ...

Abstract: Bayesian inference provides a methodology for parameter estimation and uncertainty quantification in machine learning and deep learning methods. Variational inference and Markov Chain ...

Iowans may feel like the autumn season has been a warm one, but tempertures are finally starting to dip. The second to last week in October is seeing temperatures in the 60s to mid 50s during the day, ...

Every three months, participants in the Metaculus forecasting cup try to predict the future for a prize pot of about $5,000. Metaculus, a forecasting platform, poses questions of geopolitical ...

In forecasting economic time series, statistical models often need to be complemented with a process to impose various constraints in a smooth manner. Systematically imposing constraints and retaining ...

Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee to lead NOAA, faced a Senate committee confirmation hearing following the deadly Central Texas floods that killed over 100 people. Senator Ted Cruz emphasized ...

The Ocean Studies Board (OSB) is the focal point within the National Academies for ocean-related science, engineering, and policy issues. The OSB explores the science, policies, and infrastructure ...

Sarah Burris is a long-time veteran of political campaigns, having worked as a fundraiser and media director across the United States. She transitioned into reporting while working for Rock the Vote, ...

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Destructive hurricanes. Huge ocean waves. Sandstorms and severe smog. Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common, piling pressure on communities to prepare for a range of disasters with ...