A day and night difference: Molecular composition of aerosols differs from day to night

Tiny aerosols particles in the atmosphere have a significant effect on the climate. They affect the climate directly by interacting with solar radiation. Depending on the type of particle, they can block sunlight, cooling the atmosphere, or absorb sunlight, warming the atmosphere. They also affect climate indirectly by acting as seeds for warm and cold cloud formation. But scientists lack information on these aerosols’ molecular composition. This is especially true of aerosols during the day and night above agricultural fields.


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Source: Phys.org