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AMS Updates
New Rule Would Upend Science and Rewrite Federal Grantmaking
July 1, 2026
AMS responds to an OMB rule that would restructure federal grants and give political appointees vastly more authority over grantmaking.
Looking to the Next Generation
June 26, 2026
AMS and Virginia Sea Grant Launch New Policy Fellowship
June 26, 2026
Appreciating the AMS Community on World Ocean Day
June 8, 2026
Can AI Be Safe, Accurate, and Beneficial in Science?
June 4, 2026
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A Better Starting Point for Science and Society: Relationship vs. Transaction
July 22, 2026
A knowledge-deficit model underpins much of scientists’ communication to the public. The solution? Scientists need to more generous and less needy.
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Revisiting the Social Contract Between Science and Society
July 16, 2026
In the compact between science and society, relaying knowledge is important, but first trust must be built.
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A Movement for Earth Sciences Grounded in Generosity
July 14, 2026
By Amanda Staudt (American Meteorological Society), Sonia Wang (Data Foundation), Brittany Janis (Open Environmental Data Project and Public Environmental Data…
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Current Political Problems for Science Call for More than a Political Response
July 2, 2026
“In the end, more than they wanted freedom, they wanted security and they wanted a comfortable life. And they lost…
AMS in the News
State of the Climate: A Dimming, Overheated Planet, With Degraded Oceans
insideclimatenews.org August 7, 2026A powerful El Niño is building. From the Gulf Coast to California, here’s what it could mean for weather in your state.
yahoo.com August 3, 2026Understanding Weather App Forecasts: A Challenge for Many Users
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