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The Universe in 100 Colors Provides a Stunning Tour thr...

A science photo book probes the colors we can see—and even “forbidden” colors we...

Is Election Anxiety Keeping You Awake? Sleep Experts Sh...

Scientific American staff and sleep experts share advice on how to get better sl...

Does the Coriolis Effect Cause Your Cowlick?

No, but the direction of our hair whorls could teach us about human development

One in Three Tree Species Is at Risk of Extinction

A review of 47,282 tree species by the International Union for Conservation of N...

Do Spiders Dream Like Humans Do?

During the pandemic, researcher Daniela Rößler couldn't go out, so she started l...

In 2024’s Record-Hottest Year, U.S. Voters Will Decide ...

Global temperatures through September point to 2024 besting 2023 as the hottest ...

Why Are Close Elections So Common?

When voters decide between two alternatives, as is effectively the case in the U...

More Men Are Getting Vasectomies Since Roe Was Overturned

Recent studies show that the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the national r...

A Bird Flu Vaccine Might Come Too Late to Save Us from ...

If the influenza virus infecting cattle workers starts a pandemic, help in the f...

Exploring the Science of Spookiness at the Recreational...

Host Rachel Feltman and behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner explore our fascina...

Fastest Known Planetary System May Have Been Pushed by ...

This blazingly-fast star is shooting through the Milky Way with a planet in tow

Underwater Temple from ‘Indiana Jones Civilization’ Dis...

An ancient temple made by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture has fina...

Math and Puzzle Fans Find Magic in Martin Gardner’s Legacy

Scientific American columnist Martin Gardner started a long mathematical convers...

People Overestimate Political Opponents’ Immorality

To heal political division, start with common moral ground, a study suggests

This Sponge Pulls Gold from Electronic Waste

A self-building sponge that efficiently collects gold could eliminate some harsh...

We Must Restore Trust in Science in ‘Antiscientific Ame...

Anti-intellectualism is a prevalent and pernicious force in American public life...

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