Scientific American Magazine

The proliferation of submarines may be a threat to established navies and regional stability, but to arms manufacturers it is a market opportunity

Observations at these wavelengths, once thought impossible, are extending knowledge of the cosmos

For producing sharp two- or three-dimensional images with light, this microscopic technique is unsurpassed. It can also be applied for seeing deep inside the tissues of living specimens

(for superconducting quantum interference devices) are the most sensitive detectors of magnetic fields. Their applications range from diagnosis of brain tumors to tests of relativity

Cells alert the immune system to the presence of infections by displaying molecular complexes made from bits of their own proteins and those of invading organisms

Many experts believe these blooms of toxic algae have recently become more prevalent, posing a greater threat to human and marine health

The daily grind in an early Near Eastern agricultural community left revealing marks on the skeletons of the inhabitants

Improving women's health means overhauling attitudes toward sex and addressing hidden epidemics, such as domestic violence