Astronomy
Why an Asteroid Strike Is like a Pandemic
Both are low-probability but catastrophic events—and both can be mitigated if we act early enough
Stories by Casey Dreier
Space & Physics
The Future of Mars Exploration
Join Scientific American for a conversation about the next steps in humanity’s reconnaissance of Mars. Featuring Casey Dreier, senior space policy adviser at the Planetary Society, and space and physics editor Lee Billings, this deep dive will begin with an overview of NASA’s upcoming Perseverance rover—slated to land on Mars in February 2021 to search for signs of past and present life and to gather samples for future return to Earth...
Policy
Bill Nye and the State of the Union
His decision to attend the address as the guest of Trump's controversial NASA Administrator nominee, explained
