Climate Change
To Save the Climate, Look to the Oceans
They can be a source of clean, renewable energy, sustainable food, and more
Observations
Opinion, arguments & analyses from guest experts and from the editors of Scientific American
Behavior
Why Would Anyone Distrust Anthony Fauci?
It’s because Americans tend to believe in science, but they don’t always think scientists share their values
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup, May 30–June 5
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
Behavior
What Social Distancing Reveals about East-West Differences
The pandemic could spur psychological changes in both the U.S. and China
Public Health
The New Science of Lockdowns
Alternating intervals at home and at work provide the best means of balancing safety while preserving the economy
Public Health
So How Deadly Is COVID-19?
We still don’t know, and it doesn’t really matter right now; it’s plenty deadly
Behavior
Will COVID-19 Kill the Routine Physical Exam?
A long-standing staple of conventional medical practice looks increasingly outdated
Conservation
Rethinking Humanity’s Ties to Nature
The lesson from the pandemic is not to retreat from the natural world but to become a better steward
Behavior
Building Kids’ Resilience through Play Is More Crucial Than Ever
It helps with social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills—and with schools closed, it’s more important than ever
Space & Physics
Decoding the Universe
An insider’s look at the history and sociology of modern cosmology
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
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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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