
The SciencesFebruary 5, 2026
Epstein files show a complicated relationship with science and journalism
Jeffrey Epstein aggressively sought access to publishers, mentions of Scientific American and other media in Department of Justice files show
Ari Sen is data editor at Scientific American, where he focuses on investigative and data reporting. He previously worked at CBS News, the Dallas Morning News and NBC News. He is based in Washington, D.C.

Epstein files show a complicated relationship with science and journalism
Jeffrey Epstein aggressively sought access to publishers, mentions of Scientific American and other media in Department of Justice files show