As part of an ongoing series to connect experts in the scientific community directly with lawmakers on Capital Hill, Scientific American and Nature Research—part of Springer Nature—will host the second “Science on the Hill” event, sponsored by Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09)...
STAFF June 7, 2018 — Rachel Scheer
Having kicked off the week at the 48th annual World Economic Forum meeting at Davos by moderating a panel conversation around the challenges and opportunities for the “Global Science Outlook” in the coming year, I spent today in a series of fascinating discussions that highlighted the power of science to help in advancing discovery and addressing humanity’s grand challenges...
STAFF January 24, 2018 — Mariette DiChristina
Every year since I started to attend the World Economic Forum annual meeting at Davos, Switzerland, it feels as if the presence of science is growing.
STAFF January 23, 2018 — Mariette DiChristina
Researchers and policy makers gather to discuss energy security and economic growth
STAFF November 9, 2017 — Rachel Scheer
Scientific American , the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science and the Kavli Foundation announce a new course that teaches scientists how to write for the public
STAFF June 26, 2017 — Mariette DiChristina
After 50 hours in a lab, three Ohio eighth graders convert Styrofoam food containers into a patent-worthy new water filter
STAFF September 29, 2016 — Andrea Gawrylewski
A physician invited to write for Scientific American in the 1960s has finally turned in his story
STAFF May 18, 2016 — Ricki Rusting
Enjoy a whole new browsing experience on our redesigned, mobile-friendly Web site, featuring a bright, clean layout and new online store
STAFF December 1, 2015 — Mariette DiChristina
Scientific American has participated in the Google Science Fair since its inception
STAFF September 23, 2015
The event featured historical artifacts from the magazine’s long history as well as a presentation by Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina
STAFF August 28, 2015 — Diana Kwon
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