Technology

New JWST images show Helix Nebula in astonishing clarity

New JWST images show Helix Nebula in astonishing clarity

SIN Jan 22, 2026 0 52

A fresh look at the Helix Nebula captures new details of the cycle of stellar li...

NASA quietly ends financial support for planetary science groups

NASA quietly ends financial support for planetary scien...

SIN Jan 21, 2026 0 42

The space agency will quit funding several independent science advisory groups t...

Deer may see hidden glowing signs in forests

Deer may see hidden glowing signs in forests

SIN Jan 21, 2026 0 38

Deer antler rubs and hoof scrapes change how parts of the forest reflect short-w...

Watch three solar prominences erupt in epic video

Watch three solar prominences erupt in epic video

SIN Jan 21, 2026 0 38

A European spacecraft caught rare footage of three successive prominences poppin...

California wildfire smoke linked to increased autism diagnoses, new study finds

California wildfire smoke linked to increased autism di...

SIN Jan 21, 2026 0 39

Children born to mothers who were exposed to smoke in southern California showed...

Can science explain consciousness?

Can science explain consciousness?

SIN Jan 21, 2026 0 47

A dive into how scientists are trying to understand what consciousness is and wh...

February 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago

February 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 yea...

SIN Jan 21, 2026 0 39

Giant atoms; corpses for science

World has entered an era of ‘global water bankruptcy,’ U.N. warns

World has entered an era of ‘global water bankruptcy,’ ...

SIN Jan 21, 2026 0 36

Humans are using more water than Earth can support, with many water sources alre...

RSV is surging, but antibody shots and vaccines can protect babies

RSV is surging, but antibody shots and vaccines can pro...

SIN Jan 21, 2026 0 39

Cases of respiratory syncytial virus are increasing, but vaccines and antibody s...

Why did Jeffrey Epstein cultivate famous scientists?

Why did Jeffrey Epstein cultivate famous scientists?

SIN Jan 21, 2026 0 44

The Epstein files revive questions of whether the disgraced financier sought to ...

As the U.S. marks a year of measles outbreaks, is the disease back for good?

As the U.S. marks a year of measles outbreaks, is the d...

SIN Jan 20, 2026 0 31

The U.S. has held its measles-free status for more than 25 years. Experts say un...

Is AI really conscious—or are we bringing it to life?

Is AI really conscious—or are we bringing it to life?

SIN Jan 20, 2026 0 34

In rethinking whether AI is sentient, we are asking bigger questions about cogni...

Can a ‘brain in a vat’ be conscious?

Can a ‘brain in a vat’ be conscious?

SIN Jan 20, 2026 0 36

Consciousness researchers studying “islands of awareness” have found that discon...

Readers respond to the October 2025 issue

Readers respond to the October 2025 issue

SIN Jan 20, 2026 0 39

Letters to the editors for the October 2025 issue of Scientific American

Which dog breed stereotypes are true? Here’s the science

Which dog breed stereotypes are true? Here’s the science

SIN Jan 20, 2026 0 41

A large dataset shows some dog stereotypes are based in reality, and others migh...

A bright light in the dark

A bright light in the dark

SIN Jan 20, 2026 0 29

The Nobel Prizes remind us how science can unite society and inspire hope for th...

75
76
77
78
79

We Value Your Privacy

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

We use cookies to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage & personalize content to provide social media features and to improve our marketing efforts. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device for the described purposes. View Our Privacy Policy