Policy & Ethics
Science on the Hill: Solving the Plastic Waste Problem
On June 6, a panel of experts convened by Scientific American and Nature Research—part of Springer Nature—will talk about the issue and possible solutions in Washington, D.C...
Stories by Rachel Scheer
Policy & Ethics
Science on the Hill: AI, Robotics and Your Health
As part of an ongoing series to connect experts in the scientific community directly with lawmakers on Capital Hill, Scientific American and Nature Research—part of Springer Nature—will host the second “Science on the Hill” event, sponsored by Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09)...
Energy
Science Meets Congress
Researchers and policy makers gather to discuss energy security and economic growth
Tech
Teen Wins Big for His Sock Invention
Recipient of the Science in Action Award, a 15-year-old develops a sensor to monitor Alzheimer’s patients
The Sciences
Quantum Short 2014 Film Contest Accepting Entries
When the 2008 Bond film came out with the title Quantum of Solace, science fans may have been hoping for a plot that hinged on quantum physics.
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 3: Wearable sensors to aid the aging, a device that helps people with developmental disabilities communicate, and converting wasted heat from a kitchen stove into electricity
On August 6, the winner of the third annual $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action Award, powered by the Google Science Fair, will be announced.
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 2: Building a barrier against desertification, developing an app for farmers, and an app-driven map-based approach to emergency management systems
On August 6, the winner of the third annual $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action Award, powered by the Google Science Fair, will be announced.
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 1: Preventing damage from earthquakes, modular house plan for water conservation, and a frictionless electricity generator
On August 6, the winner of the third annual $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action Award powered by the Google Science Fair, will be announced.
The Sciences
Teen Scientist’s Banana-Based Plastic Wins Science in Action Award
A teen scientist's banana-based bioplastic won the Science in Action Award in the Google Science Fair
The Sciences
Learning in the Digital Age: Executive STEM Summit
Leaders from academia, public policy, and the private sector gathered to discuss the future of learning at the Scientific American and Macmillan Science and Education Executive STEM Summit: Learning in the Digital Age...
The Sciences
Expiring food, hanging gardens, the power of sepiolite, farmer software and plankton: Meet the Science in Action finalists, part 4
On June 27, the winner of the second annual $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action Award , powered by the Google Science Fair, will be announced.
The Sciences
Enhancing desalination efficiency, a new language for the deaf and blind, and electricity from tomato juice: Meet the Science in Action finalists, Part 3
On June 27, the winner of the second annual $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action Award , powered by the Google Science Fair, will be announced.
The Sciences
Measuring Ultraviolet radiation, improving crop yield via electric currents and creating electricity from traffic: Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 2
On June 27, the winner of the second annual $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action Award , powered by the Google Science Fair, will be announced.
The Sciences
Banana-Peel Plastic, Wastewater Fuel Cell, Body-Heat Flashlight: Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part I
On June 27, the winner of the second annual $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action award , powered by the Google Science Fair, will be announced.
Scientific American Co-Hosts Whale Tweet-Up at American Museum of Natural History
Captain Ahab went insane chasing the elusive Moby Dick. Good news: you don’t have to suffer a similar fate. On May 1 at 6:30pm, Scientific American will co-host a whale-themed tweet-up and reception in partnership with the American Museum of Natural History in New York City...
The Sciences
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 5
On May 21, the 13 finalists of the $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action award , powered by the Google Science Fair, were announced. In this blog series, we shed light on the students behind the projects...
The Sciences
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 4
Expiring food, hanging gardens, the power of sepiolite, farmer software and plankton.
The Sciences
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 3
Enhancing desalination efficiency, a new language for the deaf and blind, and electricity from tomato juice.
The Sciences
Meet the Science in Action Finalists, Part 2
Measuring Ultraviolet radiation, improving crop yield via electric currents and creating electricity from traffic.
The Sciences
Meet the Science in Action Finalists - Part One
On May 21, the 13 finalists of the $50,000 Scientific American Science in Action award , powered by the Google Science Fair, were announced. In this blog series, we would like to shed light on the students behind the projects...
