Behavior & Society
COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
People who smoke tobacco or marijuana; vape; or use opioids or methamphetamine may be at higher risk of serious disease
Observations
Opinion, arguments & analyses from guest experts and from the editors of Scientific American
Public Health
Coronavirus Roundup for April 18–24
Here are pandemic news highlights for the week
Policy & Ethics
COVID-19 Will Hit the Elderly Even Harder in Developing Countries
The suffering will be unimaginable
Public Health
Why COVID-19 Is a Special Danger to Otolaryngologists
Anosmia, or loss of smell, can be an early symptom—and that puts these ear, nose and throat physicians at risk
Space
A Birthday Message from the Hubble Telescope
I’m turning 30, and it’s been an amazing journey so far
Public Health
Diseases Can Jump to Humans from Plants, Not Just from Animals
The deadly fungal pathogen Candida auris may have developed drug resistance on farms
Environment
The Trump Administration’s Assault on Public Health Protections
It’s a bitter counterpoint to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Environment
The Green New Deal Is More Relevant Than Ever
The four interconnected crises now challenging the U.S. call for radical economic restructuring
Public Health
Why Are Pediatric Emergency Rooms Suddenly Empty?
Social distancing has reduced the transmission of all sorts of viruses, and children are healthier than normal as a result
Climate
On Earth Day, Grim Lessons for the COVID-19 Crisis
The administration’s preference for economic interests over environmental interests is reflected in its attitude toward both climate change and COVID-19
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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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The Science Behind Extreme Weather
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Science by and for kids ages 8-15
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Hot Planet
Climate science in a changing world
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Illusions, Delusions, and Everyday Deceptions
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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
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Talking back
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The Artful Amoeba
A Blog About the Weird Wonderfulness of Life on Earth
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Exploring and celebrating diversity in science.
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