Culture

Impatience is an emotion we can all learn to tame

Programming devices with parental controls may seem daunting, but they can help parents ensure what their kids find on TV and the Internet is age-appropriate

Most movies follow one of six emotional arcs. Which one sells the most tickets?

In the April issue of SciAm, follow a man’s journey to a diagnosis, learn about exciting new schizophrenia treatments, and more

Letters to the editors for the December 2024 issue of Scientific American

Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories

Mummies’ aromas may provide insight into historical social classes and periods, according to a team of trained mummy sniffers

Masculinity isn’t “toxic” by itself, but the strain boys feel from society and parents to meet unrealistic expectations is

People who are rated as good storytellers exhibit a purpose-oriented mindset and big-picture thinking more often than others

Popular culture paints going “no contact” as the best way to deal with hard family relationships. But it’s not always the right choice

The sounds we make during emotional moments or when experiencing pain may not be arbitrary

Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories