Associate Professor in Physical Climate Science, University of Oxford
Tim's research focuses on the dynamics and predictability of weather patterns and how these are being affected by climate change.
He is the author of the popular science book 'Jet Stream: A Journey Through our Changing Climate', which provides an introduction to weather and climate dynamics for a lay audience, and discusses the ways in which climate change is affecting the jet and our weather patterns – and what the future holds for them both.
How weather 'blocks' have triggered more extreme heatwaves and floods across Europe
Sep 18, 2023 05:54 am UTC| Nature
On several occasions this summer, Europes weather seemed to get itself stuck, leading to prolonged heatwaves and floods. In the UK, a long hot and dry spell throughout May and June gave way to a similarly persistent cool...
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Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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