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The science of the zodiac is more intriguing than astrology would have you think

When people understand the system and process behind AI art, its moral implications become harder to accept

This Oscar-winning classic set a surprisingly simple mathematical challenge

Putting humans and LLMs head-to-head in classic tests of judgment from human psychology underscores the differences between them

AI is forcing us to redraw the line between author and tool

Letters to the editors for the November 2025 issue of Scientific American

Deep within the source code of this online multiplayer game lies an enigmatic number that puzzles and inspires experts to this day

How a Russian dialect coach helped Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie master challenging Russian sounds and build a believable accent

Prime numbers have fascinated humankind for generations—here are three of the most intriguing primes

Synchrotron radiation has revealed a star map made by the ancient astronomer Hipparchus that was thought to be lost to time

The Nobel Prizes remind us how science can unite society and inspire hope for the future

Extremophile molds are invading art museums and devouring their collections. Stigma and climate change have fueled their spread