Space
Krun Macula Meets Sputnik Planum on Pluto [Video]
Latest New Horizons images of Pluto are the mission's highest-resolution captures
Life, Unbounded
Discussion and news about planets, exoplanets, and astrobiology
Space
Unreal Video from Latest SpaceX Rocket Landing
A sped-up video from the reusable SpaceX first stage as it comes in from space to land on a drone ship
Evolution
176,000-Year-Old Neandertal Structures and Life in the Universe
Ancient structures possibly built by early hominids raise many of the same puzzles as our quest for life elsewhere does
Evolution
2.7-Billion-Year-Old Bubbles, Raindrops and Mitochondria
A brief roundup of two intriguing pieces of recent research
Evolution
Is Zika How Humanity Ends?
Probably not, but pathogens that damage brains may earn a special place in cosmic hell
Space
Can Starshot Work?
The answer lies in overcoming known and yet-to-be discovered hurdles—it'll be a wild ride
Space
SpaceX, That Vision Thing, and Mars
Safely landing a first-stage rocket on a ship opens up "cheap" orbital space, but also shows a path to Mars
Evolution
Treating the Origins of Life like Physics
A simple proposal for a way to pursue some answers to the origins of life
Space
Astrobiology Roundup: 5 Cool Stories
Five intriguing discoveries and recent news items
Space
Teeth, Rockets and Earth from Space
A trip to the dentist leads to finding the first cosmic photographs of our planet
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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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Guest Blog
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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