Observations
To Prevent Alzheimer's, We Must Study Differences between the Sexes
The disease can present, progress and respond to treatments differently in men and women
Blogs
Observations
Could Multiple Personality Disorder Explain Life, the Universe and Everything?
A new paper argues the condition now known as “dissociative identity disorder” might help us understand the fundamental nature of reality
Laelaps
Terrible Teeth Reveal How Dinosaurs Chomped
Big or small, the teeth or carnivorous dinosaurs were adapted to a particular method of shredding flesh
Recent Posts
Select Topic
The Downside of Net Neutrality
Its principles are out of touch with today's wireless world
Could All of the World's Cars Be Electric?
Just 1 percent of the vehicles currently on the road are electric. Could this grow to 100 percent?
Lava versus GoPro--Fight!
You may or may not believe what happens when a GoPro camera is pitted against pahoehoe
Wind Power Is Getting Taller and Stronger--Especially in Texas
Wind turbines in the U.S. have grown both taller and stronger during the past decade, according to analysis by the Energy Information Administration
New Map Reveals Who's Actually Taking Charge of the Paris Agreement
The president plans to withdraw the U.S. from the landmark climate agreement, but a wealth of city, state and regional governments, along with a broad spectrum of private groups, has other ideas
Do We Need Brain Implants to Keep Up with Robots?
Neuroscientist Christof Koch calls for a “crash program” in brain technologies to make us smarter
Falling Walls: The Past, Present and Future of Artificial Intelligence
This is more than just another industrial revolution—it is something that transcends humankind and even biology
Singapore Is Banning Additional Cars from the Road to Gain Control of Traffic
Due to land constraints in the small city-state, Singapore is placing a cap on the number of cars on its roads while doubling-down on public transportation
Energy Secretary Rick Perry Proposes New Regulation to Prop Up Coal, Nuclear Plants
The rule would guarantee a profit to any power plant with 90 days of fuel stored on-site in the name of grid resiliency — but experts say it will do nothing for resiliency and increase costs for consumers.
Recognizing an Unexpected Source for Unstructured Play
Free-play modes on 1990's video games provided a special opportunity for a generation of kids to mentally romp around an unfettered digital landscape.
Blog Index
@ScientificAmerican
STAFFBehind the scenes at Scientific American
Read
Anecdotes from the Archive
STAFF
Read
Anthropology in Practice
Exploring the human condition.
Read
Beautiful Minds
Insights into intelligence, creativity, and the mind
Read
Budding Scientist
Everything you always wanted to know about raising science-literate kids
Read
Cross-Check
Critical views of science in the news
Read
Dark Star Diaries
STAFF
Read
Dog Spies
Explore the science behind the dog in your bed
Read
Expeditions
Read
Extinction Countdown
News and research about endangered species from around the world
Read
Frontiers for Young Minds
Science by and for kids ages 8-15
Read
Guest Blog
Commentary invited by editors of Scientific American
Read
Hot Planet
Climate science in a changing world
Read
Illusion Chasers
Illusions, Delusions, and Everyday Deceptions
Read
Life, Unbounded
Discussion and news about planets, exoplanets, and astrobiology
Read
MIND Guest Blog
Commentary invited by editors of Scientific American Mind
Read
Not bad science
New discoveries in animal behavior and cognition
Read
Observations
Opinion, arguments & analyses from guest experts and from the editors of Scientific American
Read
Plugged In
More than wires - exploring the connections between energy, environment, and our lives
Read
Roots of Unity
Mathematics: learning it, doing it, celebrating it.
Read
Rosetta Stones
Adventures in the good science of rock-breaking.
Read
SA Visual
STAFFIllustrating science since 1845
Read
Talking back
STAFFA science blog, sans blague
Read
Tetrapod Zoology
Amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals - living and extinct
Read
The Artful Amoeba
A Blog About the Weird Wonderfulness of Life on Earth
Read
Voices
Exploring and celebrating diversity in science.
Read
