From habitable zones around aging stars to anomalies in a stratospheric wind pattern, here's a list of some of last year's most popular stories.
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Louis J. Lanzerotti Receives 2016 William Kaula Award
Louis J. Lanzerotti received the 2016 William Kaula Award at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 14 December 2016 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors an individual for "unselfish service to the scientific community through extraordinary dedication to, and exceptional efforts on behalf of, the Union's publications program."
Zhang Takes Helm of Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres
New editor in chief envisions the journal as the preferred publication of atmospheric scientists worldwide.
Increased Depth, Impact, and Sustainability: Eos Magazine Goes Monthly
This shift means that the magazine will be more substantial, with an increase in each issue’s page count to offer more features and in-depth reporting.
From Science to Storytelling: An Experiment in Journalism
From ominous deadlines to Internet trolls, AGU's 2016 AAAS Mass Media Fellow recounts his experience writing for National Geographic as a science journalist.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets Celebrates 25 Years
Two editors look at the past, present, and future of the American Geophysical Union's planetary science journal.
AGU Journals: More Content and More Context
As journal submissions rise, the American Geophysical Union is reducing first-decision times and assembling an ever richer context of news, opinion, and other content related to each published paper.
New Geophysical Research Letters Editorial, Revisions Policies
Changes in submittal, editorial, and review policies support high standards and timely publication in the face of the increasing number of papers submitted.
Recognizing 2015 Reviewers for the American Geophysical Union
Many reviewers of journal papers also give generously of themselves to the scientific community in other ways, such as advising on grants, promotions, and assessments of institutional departments.
Eos Wins Gold Medal for Most Improved Publication
The revitalized magazine and website have been honored three times in 14 months.