CultureAugust 1, 2018
1968: Water for Breathing; 1868: Sex and Rabies in Dogs
Innovation and discovery as chronicled in Scientific American
Culture
BiologyJuly 11, 2018
Favorite Wine Grapes May Need Genetic Help
Wine book author Kevin Begos explains that just a few varieties of wine grapes dominate the industry, which leaves them vulnerable to potentially catastrophic disease outbreaks.
The Young American Scientists Issue—Read Now
BehaviorJuly 5, 2018
Are We All a Little Paranoid?
Kafka’s novel, The Trial, is often described as a descent into the ravings of a paranoid mind. Yet could there be a little paranoia in us all?
ConservationJuly 5, 2018
Sharks Make a Splash in Brooklyn
Visitors can see and learn about sharks and their environment in the new "Ocean Wonders: Sharks!" facility at the Wildlife Conservation Society's New York Aquarium.
CultureJuly 4, 2018
How Is the Declaration of Independence Preserved?
The science and technology that keeps one of America's most important historic documents safe.
CultureJuly 2, 2018
Why Does Jim Holt Exist?
A connoisseur of science, math and philosophy takes on the really big questions
CultureJuly 1, 2018
“Foul Treachery” of Trotsky and Lenin in 1918; Phineas Gage’s Brain in 1868
Innovation and discovery as chronicled in Scientific American
CultureJuly 1, 2018
The True Point of Searching for Alien Life; the Misuse of Genetics and Other New Science Books
Book Recommendations from the Editors of Scientific American
CultureJune 29, 2018
25 Years after Jurassic Park, Part 3
The third and last of my musings on Jurassic Park...
CultureJune 20, 2018
25 Years after Jurassic Park, Part 2
In which we look back at a movie released 25 years ago...
CultureJune 15, 2018
25 Years after Jurassic Park, Part 1
I love Jurassic Park. There, I’ve said it. Now, some elaboration...
CultureMay 23, 2018
Doc's YA Novel Treats Life-and-Death Issues
Pediatric cardiologist Ismée Williams discusses her young adult novel, Water in May, about a teenage girl whose newborn has a life-threatening heart condition.