The SciencesMay 13, 2009
Found: Winter hideout of basking sharks
Stories by Katherine Harmon
The SciencesMay 12, 2009
Biohackers: Brewing new life-forms in a basement near you
Space & PhysicsMay 12, 2009
Pluto's namer outlives planet's status, dies at age 90
HealthMay 11, 2009
Drug company swag sways med students
The SciencesMay 11, 2009
Daniel Pauly: Fishing for a Perfect Ocean
A 2003 SciAm 50 finalist researches tools to help mend the ocean's broken ecosystem
The SciencesMay 8, 2009
Bringing beauty home: Surprising lessons from science
The SciencesMay 8, 2009
Treating Wrinkles with Cutting-Edge Technology--Without Going Under the Knife
From stem cells to the circadian cycle, the science behind new high-tech anti-aging research
The SciencesMay 7, 2009
Slide Show: The Science Behind 10 Natural Skin Remedies: Why They Work--Or Don't
From hydrating to getting a good night's sleep, two dermatologists explain which home treatments actually work--and why
The SciencesMay 5, 2009
Saving Face: How Safe Are Cosmetics and Body Care Products?
The government knows just about as much as you do about what you're putting on your skin—that is to say, not much
The SciencesMay 4, 2009
Is Cellulite Forever?
Some claim creams can bust the bulgy bane of many, whereas others swear by pricey procedures. But what is cellulite? And can it really be banished for good? A doctor gives the bottom line
The SciencesMay 4, 2009
ScientificAmerican.com Reports: The Science of Beauty
A weeklong look into the cutting-edge treatments and age-old cures that promise to keep people looking their best
HealthMay 1, 2009
FDA acts on risks that Botox effects can spread
The SciencesApril 30, 2009
New research pinpoints origins of humans in Africa
HealthApril 29, 2009
Why Should We Worry about Swine Flu?
A professor of public health who studies influenza explains what makes this strain of flu different and how it might be treated
Public HealthApril 27, 2009
Swine flu outbreak prompts U.S. government preparations for pandemic
EnvironmentApril 27, 2009
Bill Becker: Fighting for Cleaner Air
The Scientific American 50 environmental policy leader of 2002 is still lobbying full steam ahead for less air pollution
The SciencesApril 24, 2009
Have scientists discovered Spider-Man's secret to superstrong silk?
EnvironmentApril 23, 2009
Wildfires Fuel Climate Change
A warmer climate mean more fires, and more fires mean more greenhouse gases, says new report
The SciencesApril 22, 2009
Found: Missing link ancestor of modern sea lions, seals and walrus
EnvironmentApril 22, 2009
At 39, Earth Day moves beyond: Reduce, reuse, recycle
Mind & BrainApril 20, 2009
Resuscitation at birth might indicate higher risk for lower IQ
EnvironmentApril 20, 2009
Angela Belcher: Building Tiny Living Batteries
A mollusk shines light on how to create a viral battery for the 2006 Scientific American 50 research leader of the year
HealthApril 18, 2009
Smokin' Soldiers: A $3.7-million video game aims to curb tobacco use in the military
April 17, 2009
Wind power reports brisk business despite recession