Engineering

The Nord Stream pipeline explosions happened in a dumping ground for chemical warfare, but other contaminants proved most toxic to marine life

Futuristic food science technology could finally bring plant-based salmon filets and tuna steaks to the table

A thin film can switch from releasing heat to trapping it, and wrapping the coating around buildings could make them more energy-efficient

Though deadly quakes can’t be prevented, science does have some ways to protect buildings—and the people inside them

New “exascale” supercomputers will bring breakthroughs in science. But the technology also exists to study nuclear weapons

New types of cutlery can enhance flavors such as sweetness or saltiness for a more satisfying meal

A turtle-inspired robot can morph its legs to move from land to water and back

Scientific American’s short-form podcast has been going for 16 years, three months and seven days, counting today. But it’s time for us to evolve.

The world is running out of sand. Is circular thinking the solution?

Making buildings part of a circular economy that minimizes the waste of materials could yield huge environmental rewards

In an ever warming world, the health benefits of stadium air-conditioning may not outweigh the climate risks

Elon Musk wants to run Twitter like SpaceX. But human behavior will make it much more difficult