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The Future of Money

The 2004 Scientific American 50 Award

Our third annual salute to the people and institutions brightening our future recognizes accomplishments in stem cells, nanocomputers, mini fuel cells and more

Video: Debating the Surveillance State

Live from the 2014 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland

World Changing Ideas 2015

10 big advances that will improve life, transform computing and maybe even save the planet

Why Aren’t Psychologists Taught How to Prevent Suicides?

Health workers are not trained to address patients' self-destructive impulses—but they should be