The SciencesAugust 24, 2012
The Empire State Building Shooting: How Can We Respond to Gun Violence?
Stories by Marissa Fessenden
Marissa is a freelance science journalist in Bozeman, Montana. She was an editorial intern with Scientific American from June 2012 through June 2013. Follow on Twitter @marisfessenden
The SciencesAugust 24, 2012
Will the U.S. Remain a Leader in a Science- and Technology-Driven Economy?
The SciencesAugust 21, 2012
Bring It: A Call for Candidates to Debate Science Policy
Scientists and concerned citizens ask the 2012 presidential candidates and leaders in Congress to discuss science and technology
HealthAugust 17, 2012
Will the Candidates Tell Us about Their Policies on Pandemics and Biosecurity?
EvolutionAugust 10, 2012
See Change: Rapid Emergence of New Sea Star Species Illustrates Evolution's Power
Two Australian starfish species diverged only 6,000 years ago, offering a glimpse of evolutionary history in the making
Space & PhysicsAugust 8, 2012
Heaven on Earth: Cosmic Particles and Extraterrestrial Rocks Reveal Our Beginnings [Slide Show]
NASA's beautiful collection of astromaterials is meticulously collected, catalogued and preserved for researchers to delve into the origins of our planet and the solar system
August 2, 2012
Bites from Vampire Bats Might Protect People against Rabies
Several native individuals in the Peruvian Amazon appear to have developed natural antibodies to the rabies virus
Mind & BrainJuly 17, 2012
Early Intervention Could Help Autistic Children Learn to Speak
Follow-up study shows long-term language improvement for kids with autism after an intensive, targeted behavioral therapy program
EnvironmentJuly 13, 2012
Bottom Line: Ocean Floor Sediments May Be Window on World's Warmer Future
Analysis of seafloor sediment reveals lower oxygen levels in the ocean when the planet heated up 55.9 million years ago
HealthJuly 9, 2012
Better Preparation Could Improve the Quality of Death--and Life--for Terminal Patients
Research suggests that physicians and hospitals can do more to determine patient preferences and ensure quality of life in its waning days
HealthJune 26, 2012
Care to Wager on the Supreme Court's ACA Ruling?