50-megapixel Earth models capture storms in unprecedented detail—but four consistent blind spots remain

PHYSorg
Jun 16, 2026, 4:00 am124 ptsTrending
Traditional global climate models were like early digital cameras—they had only about 10,000 pixels to cover the entire planet. At that low resolution, big storm systems looked like blurry blobs. You couldn't see their true shape, how long they lasted or where they dumped the heaviest rain.

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Peter Klopfer, the scientist whose civil-rights case helped bring lemurs to Duke

Mongabay

Peter Klopfer, the scientist whose civil-rights case helped bring lemurs to Duke 129

Tesla Cybercab Specs Are Public — But Questions Remain

CleanTechnica

Tesla Cybercab Specs Are Public — But Questions Remain 129

PHYSorg

50-megapixel Earth models capture storms in unprecedented detail—but four consistent blind spots remain 122

Renault EV Demand Grew 50% in Some Markets from Iran War

CleanTechnica

Renault EV Demand Grew 50% in Some Markets from Iran War 117

Donald Trump Retreats from Lawsuit Challenging Illegal Wind Ban

CleanTechnica

Donald Trump Retreats from Lawsuit Challenging Illegal Wind Ban 116

Himalayan rivers shifting course as climate warming thaws the ‘Water Tower of Asia’

Mongabay

Himalayan rivers shifting course as climate warming thaws the ‘Water Tower of Asia’ 111

In Bangladesh, scientists learn what happens after rescued pangolins return to the wild

Mongabay

In Bangladesh, scientists learn what happens after rescued pangolins return to the wild 110

New York Cyclists Struggle As Illegal Vehicles Flood City Streets

Streetsblog

New York Cyclists Struggle As Illegal Vehicles Flood City Streets 110

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.

Featured

Climate-fueled landslides killed an…

Climate-fueled landslides killed an estimated 58 Tapanuli orangutans, study…

Tuesday’s Headlines Say C’est la Vie…

Tuesday’s Headlines Say C’est la Vie to Equity

‘Lost’ parrot rediscovered on remote…

‘Lost’ parrot rediscovered on remote Indonesian peak

A new approach to the EU's promised cross-border climate action

Why Robotaxis Will Struggle To Compete

Why Robotaxis Will Struggle To Compete

BMW Reaches 2 Million Electric Vehicles,…

BMW Reaches 2 Million Electric Vehicles, Focusing More & More On Smart Home…

Traditional legal systems are ill-equipped for the fast-moving realities of…

Trump Administration Abandons Fight…

Trump Administration Abandons Fight Against Wind Energy as Clean Energy Output…

South Carolina PSC Finalizes Canadys Gas…

South Carolina PSC Finalizes Canadys Gas Plant Approval

Spain Could Have Nearly 7 Gigawatts of…

Spain Could Have Nearly 7 Gigawatts of Offshore Solar Power