Perspectives
International Weather Data Sharing in an AI-Enabled World
As forecasts grow more accurate and more useful to decision-makers, we need to give their ethical and moral dimensions more attention.
Across AMS
Award Spotlight: A Conversation with Tapio Schneider
Tapio Schneider is the 2026 recipient of the Jule Charney Medal, recognized “for pioneering research on atmospheric dynamics and climate change and leadership in innovative climate model development.”
Conference Spotlight
Trends in Tropical Cyclone Intensity Change
By Anthony Gianni Duarte et al. Rapid intensification (RI) of tropical cyclones (TCs) has become a concerning trend in recent...
Perspectives
Craig Venter, and How Multiple, Parallel Paths Accelerate Science and Technology
The Human Genome Project is one example of how competition and democracy in science favor good outcomes—a lesson also applicable to meteorology.
Perspectives
Support for Science
Science in America has fallen on hard times, but there is a path to broadening public support for science and making that support more robust.
People
In Memoriam: AMS Fellow Anthony “Andy” Johnson
Andy Johnson, an AMS Fellow whose pioneering work in broadcast meteorology, professional mentoring, and forensic meteorological consulting spanned nearly five decades, passed away on April 2, 2026.
AMS Updates
Outreach Is Essential: Use Your Voice!
The administration’s 2027 budget request outlines very large funding cuts to federal science agencies. AMS encourages every member to reach out to Congress and share your thoughts regarding federal funding for the weather enterprise.
Science Spotlights
For a Robust El Niño, Just Add Salt
Q: How is the saltiness of the ocean connected to El Niño? A: Research published recently in Geophysical Research Letters...
