Physics
The Origami of Space Exploration
Undergrad Robert Salazar is using his expertise in paper-folding to help NASA create deployable solar reflectors for lunar outposts
Guest Blog
Commentary invited by editors of Scientific American
Biology
The Hunt for Endemic Insects on Easter Island
A cave scientist goes in search of the last vestiges of an ancient ecosystem
Environment
We Can't Delay Action on Environmental Public Health
As trivial party politics obstruct urgently needed action, real people experience real consequences
Electronics
The Life Robotic: When Autonomous Machines Can Do More Than Just Vacuum
A leading technologist imagines what will happen when home robots take on a larger role as domestic servants
Neuroscience
The Role of Neuroscience in Psychiatry Redux
My response to a critique of a recent post
Cognition
6 Secrets Infants Can Teach Adults about Learning
One of the most important: it’s good to learn new skills outside of your comfort zone
Policy & Ethics
Science in Turbulent Times
Nobody wants to act like just another special interest—but science is for the long term good of the nation, not just the scientists.
Policy & Ethics
Is It True Facts Don't Lie?
With climate deniers and political pundits trying to poke holes in what we know to be true, it's important to understand that science, too, is based on questioning facts
Policy & Ethics
How International Cooperation in Research Advances Both Science and Diplomacy
It can have multiple benefits even when the partner is also an adversary
Behavior & Society
Why Americans Love Baseball and Brits Love Soccer...er... Football
It's tradition, which is why imported or newly invented sports rarely find a foothold
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@ScientificAmerican
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Anecdotes from the Archive
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Anthropology in Practice
Exploring the human condition.
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Beautiful Minds
Insights into intelligence, creativity, personality, and well-being
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Budding Scientist
Everything you always wanted to know about raising science-literate kids
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Cross-Check
Critical views of science in the news
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Dark Star Diaries
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Dog Spies
Explore the science behind the dog in your bed
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Extinction Countdown
News and research about endangered species from around the world
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Eye of the Storm
The Science Behind Extreme Weather
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Frontiers for Young Minds
Science by and for kids ages 8-15
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Commentary invited by editors of Scientific American
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Hot Planet
Climate science in a changing world
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Illusion Chasers
Illusions, Delusions, and Everyday Deceptions
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Life, Unbounded
Discussion and news about planets, exoplanets, and astrobiology
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Observations
Opinion, arguments & analyses from guest experts and from the editors of Scientific American
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Roots of Unity
Mathematics: learning it, doing it, celebrating it.
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Rosetta Stones
Adventures in the good science of rock-breaking.
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SA Visual
STAFFIllustrating science since 1845
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Talking back
STAFFA science blog, sans blague
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The Artful Amoeba
A Blog About the Weird Wonderfulness of Life on Earth
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Voices
Exploring and celebrating diversity in science.
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