
Why the Spitzer Space Telescope Matters
The orbiting observatory is shutting down, but its glorious achievements have opened many paths for further exploration
Opinion, arguments & analyses from guest experts and from the editors of Scientific American
The orbiting observatory is shutting down, but its glorious achievements have opened many paths for further exploration
It’s a way to restore a feeling of control and a sense of well-being
To fight emerging microbial threats, scientists need to work with materials they can count on
Yes, but only if we do it in targeted ways that are attentive to the needs of babies, families and health systems
It’s not just for health: there’s also a social justice issue
What you need to know before getting that new gadget
Theoretical models can be complex—but the most successful ones are usually not
The rate among students, residents and physicians is significantly higher than average—but so-called wellness initiatives can help
The catastrophic fires raging across the southern half of the continent are largely the result of rising temperatures
The year saw youth leadership, feminist leadership, the Green New Deal, climate proposals from presidential candidates and climate justice