EARTH
Rosetta Stones Rolls On
We say so long to the Scientific American blogs network. But this isn’t goodbye!
Rosetta Stones
Adventures in the good science of rock-breaking.
Natural Disasters
Four Must-Read Mount St. Helens Books
It seems like entire libraries have been written about the Mount St. Helens eruption. Here are four books well worth reading
Natural Disasters
Commemorate Mount St. Helens’s 40th Anniversary with These Excellent Virtual Events
Geologists, park rangers, artists and one famous science guy explore the science of Mount St. Helens in many free events today
Natural Disasters
Why Puerto Rico’s Tectonic Setting Makes Earthquakes Inevitable
Puerto Rico’s seismic sequence is entering its fifth month and is still generating large earthquakes. Here’s the tectonic story
EARTH
Geology of the Pacific Northwest: A Great Introduction for Kids
Help kids learn about the geology of the Pacific Northwest in a fun, informative geology book with easy projects
Public Health
What to Know about Visiting National Parks during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite entrance fees being waived, this is not a good time to pack into the U.S.’s national parks
Public Health
Dispatches from the Original US COVID-19 Central
In these extraordinary times, we take a break from earth science to talk pandemic.
Natural Disasters
Unnatural Disasters: “Puerto Rico’s Still Shaking”
Puerto Rico’s earthquake swarm is ongoing; so is the government’s lack of assistance. Here’s how you can help
Natural Disasters
Geobits: Highly Volcanic Edition
Lava lakes and flank instability and ice volcanoes ahoy!
EARTH
A Collection of Gems for Your Valentine’s Day Enjoyment
Even if the V-day leaves you meh, the geology of gemstones is still pretty great
Blog Index
@ScientificAmerican
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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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