Conservation
The Italian Alps Hold a Secret: A New Species of Viper
It looks like some other nearby vipers, but its genetics tell a different story
Extinction Countdown
News and research about endangered species from around the world
Conservation
Asian Otters Are the Latest Victims of the Illegal Pet and Fur Trades
A new report also finds worrying evidence of declining wild populations
Conservation
A Growing Threat to Lions: Illegal Trade in their Bones
We’ve made progress against trophy hunting since Cecil the lion was killed a year ago, but the big cats still face much worse threats
Climate Change
Another Threat to Tuna: Ocean Acidification
More acidic waters will cause massive organ failures in young yellowfin tuna, according to a new study
Conservation
Suing over Sushi: Protection Sought for Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Populations of these mighty fish have declined by more than 97 percent
Climate Change
Climate Change Has Claimed Its First Mammal Extinction
The Bramble Cay melomys was wiped out by sea level rise, according to a new study
Conservation
First Bird Extinction in the Galápagos Islands Confirmed
The San Cristóbal Island vermilion flycatcher hasn’t been seen in decades. Will another species soon follow?
Conservation
Saudi Arabian Cattle Breed Nearly Extinct
When it disappears, so will its uniquely adapted genetics
Conservation
Another Threat to Hawaiian Birds: Cat Poop
Some Hawaiian geese populations are heavily infected by toxoplasmosis from feral cats, a new study finds
Conservation
The Secret World of Crayfish Extinction (and Beyond)
As Australia’s crayfish disappear, so, too, will other species
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, personality, and well-being
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
Extinction Countdown
News and research about endangered species from around the world
Read
Eye of the Storm
The Science Behind Extreme Weather
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
Observations
Opinion, arguments & analyses from guest experts and from the editors of Scientific American
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
The Artful Amoeba
A Blog About the Weird Wonderfulness of Life on Earth
Read
Voices
Exploring and celebrating diversity in science.
Read
