
Q&A: Kim Stanley Robinson Explains How He Flooded Manhattan
His new book, New York 2140, explores the interplay of climate change and global finance on a warmer, wetter future world
His new book, New York 2140, explores the interplay of climate change and global finance on a warmer, wetter future world
Design experts explain why things such as the paper clip and a particular phone fit human use so well
March book recommendations from the editors of Scientific American
New science books to check out
Meet four fascinating geologists who made history and are forging the future
The tradition of an open house at the White House dates back to the administration of Thomas Jefferson. Why is this an important aspect of the American democratic process?
Letters to the editor from the November 2016 issue of Scientific American
As trust in experts declines, authenticity and personal connection matter more. And where does authenticity come from, anyway?
Properly fermented foods deliver probiotics that could help cut disease risk, said a researcher at the annual meeting of the AAAS.
Philosophers react to a science journalist’s critique of their calling
Two sets of infographics offer distinct perspectives on American life at the turn of the century
Astrophysicist and author Mario Livio writes in the journal Nature and talks to Scientific American about the recently rediscovered essay by Winston Churchill that analyzed with impressive scientific accuracy the conditions under which extraterrestrial life might exist...
A new study of ancient ash links an El Chichón eruption to a time of inexplicable cultural upheaval in Maya history
February book recommendations from Scientific American
Palaeoart memes are important and pervasive—what are they, and what do they mean for the popularization of palaeontology?
Philosophy’s chief value is countering our terrible tendency toward certitude
Bowling Green has a history that has withstood the test of time
Archaeologists worry that a museum exhibition will encourage exploitation of priceless historical sites
The line between philosophy and the arts can get awfully blurry
Support science journalism.
Thanks for reading Scientific American. Knowledge awaits.
Already a subscriber? Sign in.
Thanks for reading Scientific American. Create your free account or Sign in to continue.
Create Account