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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.

Geospatial Embeddings: Compressing the Planet into Vectors

What are geospatial embeddings, and how can we use them in Earth system modeling?

June 1, 2026 · 13 min · Jenna Abrahamson

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 · 9 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