Field Research

State of the Climate in 2025: Takeaways from the Global Oceans

State of the Climate in 2025: Takeaways from the Global Oceans

August 10, 2026

We speak with Global Oceans chapter lead editors Denis Volkov and Renellys Perez about the State of the Climate in 2025, including record ocean heat, record sea levels, and widespread ocean deoxygenation.

Serendipity Leads to the SAIL-SPLASH-SOS Special Collection

Serendipity Leads to the SAIL-SPLASH-SOS Special Collection

April 1, 2026

Three field campaigns—the Surface Atmosphere Integrated Field Laboratory (SAIL); the Study of Precipitation, the Lower Atmosphere and Surface for Hydrometeorology...

Classrooms to Tornadoes: How NCAR Impacts Our Work

Classrooms to Tornadoes: How NCAR Impacts Our Work

March 9, 2026

Members of the AMS community tell us how the endangered National Center for Atmospheric Research contributes to their science and to public benefit.

Be There: The Roger M. Wakimoto Symposium

Be There: The Roger M. Wakimoto Symposium

December 24, 2025

A symposium at the 106th AMS Annual Meeting will honor renowned severe weather expert Roger Wakimoto.

Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Robbie Hood

Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Robbie Hood

November 15, 2024

November is National Native American Heritage Month. In this post, we spotlight the exceptional career of one of our Native...

Not Seasick…Science Smitten

Not Seasick…Science Smitten

September 15, 2010

What if you are asked to be part of a scientific expedition aboard a non-luxurious research vessel, surrounded by complete...