Scientific American Magazine

Quantum electronic devices that harness the spins of electrons might one day enable room-temperature quantum computers—made of diamond

Squeezing a chemistry lab down to fingernail size could provide instant medical tests at home and on the battlefield

A controversial lawsuit challenges the FDA's system of controlling access to experimental drugs and, some say, the scientific basis of drug approval

Humans are returning to the moon. This time the plan is to stay a while

Pitting nature and biodiversity against people makes little sense. Many conservationists now argue that human health and well-being should be central to conservation efforts