Data science used to better predict effect of weather and other conditions. Data science has been used by researchers to determine and predict the effects of exposure to weather and other conditions on materials in solar panels. Using data science to predict the deterioration of such materials could lead to finding new ways to extend their lifetime, the researchers say. Ref. Source 1c.
The use of solar technology has come a longs ways in the last couple decades. I can see this helping to make it even more affordable than it is now. With increased usage of solar power in a lot of what we do now we can make this planet a much better place.
Researchers rise to challenge of predicting hail, tornadoes three weeks in advance. A prediction lead time of about 2 to 5 weeks is sorely lacking in current forecasting capabilities for severe weather. Atmospheric scientists now demonstrate the ability to make skillful predictions of severe weather across the Plains and southeastern United States, including hail and tornadoes, in that coveted ''subseasonal'' time scale. To do it, they use a reliable tropical weather pattern called the Madden-Julian Oscillation, which can influence weather in distant parts of the Earth. Source 7z.