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Welcome to ESS-AI/ML’s Blog

Welcome to the blog, where we explore the role of AI & ML in advancing Environmental System Science (ESS). Here, you’ll find updates, insights, and discussions from our ESS community.

Learning the Deep Learning for Earth System Research

Seven modules were released by PNNL to demonstrate a broad display of AI/ML application to the Earth Sciences, a useful tool for scientists looking to apply more AI/ML methodologies in their research.

February 13, 2026 · 8 min · Lexie Goldberger

Diffusion Models (Part 4): Precipitation Estimation from Satellite Imagery

From orbit to rainfall – how AI helps us understand Earth’s water cycle.

February 6, 2026 · 10 min · Clement Guilloteau, Efi Foufoula-Georgiou, Phong Le

Diffusion Models (Part 3): Advancing Weather Forecasting

A new era of weather forecasting is emerging with diffusion models.

December 3, 2025 · 12 min · Phong Le

Foundation Models for the Earth System: AI that Understands our Planet

Exploring the power of foundation models in AI and Earth sciences.

November 30, 2025 · 11 min · Phong Le

Diffusion Models (Part 2): Denoising Diffusion Implicit Models

An introduction to DDIMs - a faster and more efficient alternative to DDPMs.

November 18, 2025 · 12 min · Phong Le

Diffusion Models (Part 1): Foundations and Principles

A beginner’s guide to diffusion models

October 28, 2025 · 15 min · Phong Le