Stories by Jeffery DelViscio

Your kidneys silently filter 150 quarts of blood every single day — but what happens when they stop working?

How Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s ideas about public health—from vaccines to seed oils—are shaping Americans’ health

Michael Pollan dives into the scientific and philosophical puzzles of consciousness, from brain biology to AI and beyond

How AI‑powered “smart home” technologies could improve safety and ease caregiver burden for people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia

A dive into how scientists are trying to understand what consciousness is and where it comes from

A look back at 2025’s biggest science stories—from federal upheaval and public health setbacks to climate policy reversals and groundbreaking discoveries in space.

A scientist, a journalist and a remarkable scent‑detecting dog race to learn what’s endangering the last southern resident orcas

Journalist Karen Hao unpacks the rise of AI “empires,” their ideological roots, and the hidden environmental and societal costs of OpenAI’s quest for artificial general intelligence.

Journalist Marla Broadfoot discusses zuranolone, a drug that may help people whose postpartum depression hasn’t responded to traditional antidepressants.

Scientific American unveils its first-ever best fiction and nonfiction books of the year, spotlighting stories that blend science, imagination and unforgettable voices.

Artist Michael Benson reveals the hidden beauty of snowflakes, radiolarians and lunar rocks through stunning electron microscope images in his new book, Nanocosmos.

As holiday feasts and stress approach, an expert explains how to keep your gut healthy without skipping the stuffing.

Scientific American’s editor in chief David M. Ewalt reflects on a 20-year experiment in e-mailing the future

From COVID shots to cancer therapy, mRNA is changing medicine.

Kendra Pierre-Louis steps in as interim host and dives into the science behind why some foods—especially mayonnaise—can gross us out.

Migraine and cluster headaches affect millions—yet research remains surprisingly thin.

Why saying no is harder than it should be.

This Halloween discover how your candy choices can trick—or treat—the microbes in your gut.

Bird flu surges and a government shutdown collide, complicating efforts to track cases and protect flocks.

A new WHO report warns of rising antimicrobial resistance, and researchers uncover satellite data leaks and insect surprises.

A massive Somali meteorite containing never-before-seen-on-Earth minerals vanished into the black market, raising ethical questions about science and ownership.

Thoracic surgeon Jonathan Villena explains why early screening for lung cancer is critical—even for those without symptoms.

What happens when your body suddenly stops making the one hormone that keeps your blood sugar in check?

Saturn’s moon Enceladus shows signs of life-supporting chemistry, fungi may have shaped Earth before plants, and repeat COVID infections raise long-term health risks for kids.