AMS has launched a new content platform, AMS Headlines, bringing together the best of our Society’s storytelling, community features, and science communication in one place. By combining the Front Page Blog, Weather Band, Living on the Real World, and the BAMS magazine, we’ve created a unified, modern destination for readers to explore the full range of AMS expertise and perspectives.
This change does not affect the peer-reviewed Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS), which continues to publish scientific research articles at journals.ametsoc.org/bams. AMS Headlines, the new platform, will provide a more accessible home for the non-peer-reviewed stories and features that have long helped connect and inspire our community.
Below you’ll find answers to some common questions about what has changed, what hasn’t, and how this affects both readers and contributors.
General Information
What is the new AMS content platform?
The new AMS content platform, AMS Headlines, combines several existing AMS channels into one destination for AMS news, commentary, stories, and updates from across the weather, water, and climate community.
Why has AMS created a new platform?
Bringing AMS’s diverse content together makes it easier for readers to find what they’re looking for and for AMS to highlight the breadth of expertise and storytelling across the Society. It also provides a more modern, accessible, and engaging digital experience.
What kinds of content will appear on the new site?
You’ll find feature stories, expert commentary, member spotlights, author interviews, and news about the atmospheric sciences, similar to what appears in the BAMS magazine and the Front Page Blog, now all in one place.
BAMS Magazine and Peer-Reviewed BAMS on Journals Online
What is happening to the BAMS magazine (also known as Digital BAMS)?
The BAMS magazine, which features non-peer-reviewed articles, essays, and Society news, was retired as a standalone publication with the December 2025 issue. This follows the transition from print to digital-only, beginning with the 2025 membership year. However, much of the content that appears in the magazine will continue to appear on the new content platform.
Will BAMS on journals.ametsoc.org be impacted by these changes?
No. Peer-reviewed BAMS content, published at journals.ametsoc.org/bams, is not changing. It remains AMS’s flagship journal, publishing high-impact, peer-reviewed science articles of broad interest and significance for the weather, water, and climate community.
How do BAMS magazine and BAMS on journals.ametsoc.org differ?
- BAMS magazine features Society news, features, commentary, author interviews, member spotlights, and other non-peer-reviewed content.
- BAMS on journals.ametsoc.org publishes peer-reviewed scientific research articles, with an Editorial Board and reviewers who are experts in their fields.
Only the magazine component is moving to the AMS Headlines platform. The peer-reviewed journal remains unchanged.
Where will magazine-style articles appear now?
Much of the content that previously ran in BAMS magazine, such as Society updates, profiles, and essays, now appears on AMS Headlines.
Will older BAMS magazine content still be available?
Yes. BAMS magazine content through the 2025 volume year will be accessible at http://journals.ametsoc.org/bams and via the BAMS Digital Edition Archive page on the AMS Headlines website. The Digital Edition platform will remain available through mid-2026.
For Authors, Reviewers, and Contributors
Does this affect people who publish peer-reviewed papers in BAMS?
No. The peer-reviewed journal continues as before, with the same submission, review, and publication processes. Some minor changes will be made to several BAMS submission types (updated word limits, for example).
AMS Headlines will still include summaries of peer-reviewed articles from AMS journals, and journal authors will continue to have the opportunity to help develop these research highlights.
Access Details
Do I need to sign in or pay to access content?
No. All content on AMS Headlines will be freely available – no sign-in or membership required. Making our stories and insights open to everyone helps AMS share the value of weather, water, and climate science more widely. It also makes it easier for readers to discover, share, and promote content across the community and beyond.
If you have questions about AMS Headlines, please contact [email protected].
