Bjerknes researcher selected as lead author for IPCCs special report on climate change and cities Stefan Sobolowski was selected from among 1,200 nominees worldwide to contribute his expertise to the IPCCs special report on climate change and cities. Read more
Thank you, «Kronprins Haakon» “Another perfect day in paradise,” quipped Captain Johansen on the first calm morning since who remembers when. Read more
The Earth is Warming - So are the Nordic Seas Anna-Marie Strehl will defend her doctoral thesis, "Long-term changes in stratification and convection in the Nordic Seas", at the University of Bergen on 21.1.2025. Read more
Can We Predict Changes in Windstorm Risk in Norway? Climate Change affects the economic risks associated with extreme weather conditions. Windstorms are among the most significant natural dangers in Norway and cause extensive damage to properties. Read more
2024 in Review: Artificial Intelligence, Polar Exploration and Brand-New Stamps 2025 is a big jubilation year for the Bjerknes Center, and a lot of exciting things await us in the new year! But before we put on our party hats, let’s take a look back at the year we just left behind. Read more
A game changer in weather prediction: 'Significant investment in the field' In just a few years, AI has revolutionized weather prediction, performing much faster than conventional models. One of our newest members at the Bjerknes Centre wants to contribute to the development. Read more
Buoys on Expedition in the Arctic Ocean Two instrument-laden buoys ("Knoll" and "Tott") were recently released north of Svalbard, soon to disappear beneath the ice. Read more
Prestigious grant for research on the importance of small fish Tom Langbehn receives a grant from the Trond Mohn foundation to investigate particularly nutrient-rich zones in the ocean. Read more
ERC Grant to study how climate and environmental changes have influenced human The five-year project will transform our understanding of how environmental factors shaped the evolution of behavioural complexity in early Homo sapiens. Read more
New Podcast: Is the AMOC Going to Collapse? In the latest episode of the Bjerknes Podcast, experts debate the future of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial component of the global climate system. Listen to colleagues discussing the AMOC in a measured and thoughtful manner. Read more
Something amiss in the moss When warmer summers eat at the permafrost, pecking beaks hardly make the situation better. Read more
From chaos to climate A holiday trip to Bergen may have contributed to Joshua Dorrington becoming a researcher at the Bjerknes Centre. His field of study fits well in Western Norway. Read more
Increased CO2 uptake by the ocean The ocean takes up more than three times as much CO2 from the atmosphere as in 1860. The main culprit is the higher concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. Emissions have not stopped rising, new report states. Read more
An ocean of autumn Withered algae sink through the water, covering the sea floor under a layer of decay. It is fall in the ocean, and some fish swim south. Read more
Wild is the wind - Arctic lake records 10 000 years of storminess and reveals a big surprise Researcher Willem van der Bilt was surprised that the results of a project on storminess in a less icy Arctic showed the opposite of what was expected. Read more
Klimathon 2024: Bridging Cultural Heritage and Climate Adaptation Klimathon 2024 took place last week in Haugesund, bringing together researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts from various sectors across Norway, as well as experts from Europe and the USA. Read more
"A Moon Pool in the East Greenland Current" “The Greenland Sea is my field, but I only knew it through papers and textbooks, and now here I am in it!” said Anna-Marie Strehl, eyes aglow with excitement. Read more
Coastal erosion reduces CO2 uptake in the Arctic Ocean The oceans have relieved the atmosphere from ¼ of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. In the Arctic, thawing permafrost may weaken this mechanism, new research indicates. Read more
Gone with the wind By delving into the ancient fossil of pollen preserved in the lake sediments of Kerguelen Islands, Maaike Zwier and her co-authors reconstructed the natural variability of the Southern Hemisphere Westerly Winds for the last almost 12 000 years. The interest in pollen came back home. Read more
New stamp features the Bjerknes Centre The Gulf Stream is depicted in one of two new stamps issued for Norwegian mail, in a series highlighting discoveries and inventions. Read more