Natural Disasters
Mount Saint Helens Volcano Detectives: Activate!
If there's only one book on volcanology I'd ask you to get for young kids, this is the one
Rosetta Stones
Adventures in the good science of rock-breaking.
EARTH
The Astonishing Origin of Garnets in Rhyolite
Garnet is the January birthstone. It doesn't always form how you might expect...
Natural Disasters
Murder! Magma! Miscreants! A Mount Saint Helens Update
The dome isn't actually growing, but there's still exciting news about Mount Saint Helens.
Natural Disasters
The Anak Krakatau Tsunami, from the Beginning until Now
An extensive collection of links takes us through the dramatic collapse and tsunami, how we can help the survivors, and how we can stay safe
EARTH
2018 Rosetta Stones Roundup: A Very Hot Year for Geology
We take a look back at some of the hottest geology of 2018, and get a glimpse of what 2019 has to offer
EARTH
Where Does Santa Get His Coal?
Santa has a source on an icy Arctic island!
EARTH
GeoBits: Unearthly, Bizarre and Shiny Edition
The latest roundup of geologic goodness
Natural Disasters
2018 Anchorage Earthquake: Preparedness Works!
A strong earthquake shows off the value of seismic building codes, and allows the USGS to debut a valuable new tool for dealing with the aftermath
Conservation
#StandWithMashpee: Give Thanks by Helping Preserve Native and Public Lands
The tribe that helped the Pilgrims is fighting for their lands. Here's how to help
EARTH
Sailing through Subduction
A short ferry ride reveals the awesome power of subduction
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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