Climate Change
Time Has No Meaning at the North Pole
The utter lack of time zones, daylight and people creates a bizarre world
Observations
Opinion, arguments & analyses from guest experts and from the editors of Scientific American
Policy
Green Alternative to Border Wall Might Have Saved Texas
A U.S.-Mexico corridor of renewable energy and water could have prevented widespread emergencies
Space & Physics
A Half Century Later, the Journey of Apollo 8 Still Inspires
On Christmas Eve 1968 people worldwide stepped back from the throes of crises and recognized themselves as citizens of a tiny, fragile planet
Culture
The Foreigners at Your Thanksgiving Table
Many of the "American" foods we love came from parts of the world Pres. Trump has vilified
Culture
RIP David Perlman, the Dean of American Science Writing
Among other things, he covered the Apollo moon landings, the rise of recombinant DNA technology and the emergence of AIDS
Policy
Bad Medicine Is Worse Than No Medicine
History shows that advocating for a “cure” without evidence can be deadly—and it’s happening again
Behavior
Religion and Science in a Time of COVID-19: Allies or Adversaries?
Despite what some believe, they can work effectively together
Behavior
Good News and Bad News about COVID-19 Misinformation
The good news is that people don’t necessarily believe it. The bad news is that they don’t necessarily believe valid information about the pandemic either
Space & Physics
Beware of ‘Theories of Everything’
Nature is under no obligation to conform to our mathematical ideas—even the most brilliant ones
Behavior
Which Experts Should You Listen to during the Pandemic?
It should be a no-brainer: your best bet is to follow those who have actual expertise
Blog Index
@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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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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