PolicyMay 22, 2019
Science on the Hill: Solving the Plastic Waste Problem
On June 6, a panel of experts convened by Scientific American and Nature Research—part of Springer Nature—will talk about the issue and possible solutions in Washington, D.C.
Stories by Rachel Scheer
Rachel Scheer is Head of Communications, USA for Springer Nature. She works across Springer Nature working with brands such as Scientific American, Nature Research and BMC.
PolicyJune 7, 2018
Science on the Hill: AI, Robotics and Your Health
EnergyNovember 9, 2017
Science Meets Congress
Researchers and policy makers gather to discuss energy security and economic growth
TechnologyOctober 1, 2014
Teen Wins Big for His Sock Invention
Recipient of the Science in Action Award, a 15-year-old develops a sensor to monitor Alzheimer’s patients
The SciencesSeptember 17, 2014
Quantum Short 2014 Film Contest Accepting Entries
When the 2008 Bond film came out with the title Quantum of Solace, science fans may have been hoping for a plot that hinged on quantum physics.
July 28, 2014
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 3: Wearable sensors to aid the aging, a device that helps people with developmental disabilities communicate, and converting wasted heat from a kitchen stove into electricity
On August 6, the winner of the third annual $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action Award, powered by the Google Science Fair, will be announced.
July 25, 2014
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 2: Building a barrier against desertification, developing an app for farmers, and an app-driven map-based approach to emergency management systems
On August 6, the winner of the third annual $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action Award, powered by the Google Science Fair, will be announced.
July 24, 2014
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 1: Preventing damage from earthquakes, modular house plan for water conservation, and a frictionless electricity generator
On August 6, the winner of the third annual $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action Award powered by the Google Science Fair, will be announced.
The SciencesSeptember 1, 2013
Teen Scientist’s Banana-Based Plastic Wins Science in Action Award
A teen scientist's banana-based bioplastic won the Science in Action Award in the Google Science Fair
The SciencesAugust 8, 2013
Learning in the Digital Age: Executive STEM Summit
Leaders from academia, public policy, and the private sector gathered to discuss the future of learning at the Scientific American and Macmillan Science and Education Executive STEM Summit: Learning in the Digital Age.
The SciencesJune 26, 2013
Expiring food, hanging gardens, the power of sepiolite, farmer software and plankton: Meet the Science in Action finalists, part 4
The SciencesJune 24, 2013
Enhancing desalination efficiency, a new language for the deaf and blind, and electricity from tomato juice: Meet the Science in Action finalists, Part 3
The SciencesJune 20, 2013
Measuring Ultraviolet radiation, improving crop yield via electric currents and creating electricity from traffic: Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 2
The SciencesJune 19, 2013
Banana-Peel Plastic, Wastewater Fuel Cell, Body-Heat Flashlight: Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part I
April 12, 2013
Scientific American Co-Hosts Whale Tweet-Up at American Museum of Natural History
Captain Ahab went insane chasing the elusive Moby Dick. Good news: you don’t have to suffer a similar fate. On May 1 at 6:30pm, Scientific American will co-host a whale-themed tweet-up and reception in partnership with the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
The SciencesJune 4, 2012
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 5
The SciencesJune 3, 2012
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 4
Expiring food, hanging gardens, the power of sepiolite, farmer software and plankton.
The SciencesJune 2, 2012
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 3
Enhancing desalination efficiency, a new language for the deaf and blind, and electricity from tomato juice.
The SciencesJune 1, 2012
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 2
Measuring Ultraviolet radiation, improving crop yield via electric currents and creating electricity from traffic.
The SciencesMay 31, 2012
Meet the Science in Action Finalists - Part One
EnvironmentDecember 21, 2011
Beyond the Light Switch Wins 2012 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award
EnvironmentSeptember 22, 2011
Political Leaders Gather at D.C. Reception to Discuss Scientific American`s Special Issue on Cities
EnvironmentSeptember 13, 2011
Reception on Capitol Hill Will Celebrate Scientific American`s Cities Issue