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Poem: ‘Cardiac Knotting’

Science in meter and verse

No, It’s Not a Good Idea to Shoot at New Jersey ‘Myster...

Surging reports of strange drones in the skies over New Jersey and other parts o...

Ferns’ ‘Backward’ Evolution Reveals Life’s Meandering Path

Evolution is often depicted as a steady forward march from simple to complex for...

Anthony Fauci Tells SciAm about the Biggest Health Thre...

Scientific American sat down with physician-scientist Anthony Fauci, who recentl...

The 6 Most Hilarious Things We Learned about Animals in...

From a comb jelly with two butts to wing-slapping ants, this animal research mad...

The Perfect Beer Glass Shape, according to Math

A mathematician has calculated the ideal shape for a beer glass to keep the liqu...

AI and Other Emerging Technologies Are Expanding Conser...

Conservationists have access to massive amounts of data on wildlife—and machine ...

Creating ‘Mirror Life’ Could Be Disastrous, Scientists ...

Breakthroughs in synthetic biology could create mirror versions of natural molec...

Ultraprocessed Foods High in Seed Oils Could Be Fueling...

A new study suggests certain lipids, particularly omega-6 fatty acids, which are...

Luigi Mangione’s Alleged Ghost Gun and Other Antisurvei...

Investigators allege that the suspect in the recent UnitedHealthcare CEO killing...

Atmospheric River Forecasts Are Improving Thanks to Sto...

Better forecasting would help communities prepare for the extreme weather from a...

‘Neuroaesthetics’ Reveals How the Arts Help with Dement...

Aesthetic experiences can improve health and well-being at any stage of life

From Polarization to Brain Rot to Brat, 2024's Words of...

The 2024 word of the year winners offer a window into the spirit of the times

NASA’s Voyager Probes Find Puzzles beyond the Solar System

For two decades now, the iconic twin Voyager spacecraft have been quietly overtu...

How Do Astronomers Navigate the Sky?

The celestial equivalent to latitude and longitude lets astronomers find their w...

Modern Zoos Are Trailblazing Animal Conservation Efforts

Though it may seem paradoxical, zoos can play a big role in modern conservation ...

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