Scientific American Magazine

Some people who are blind because of brain damage have "blindsight": an extraordinary ability to react to emotions on faces and even navigate around obstacles without knowing they can see anything

Neutrinos are no longer just a curiosity of physics but a practical tool for astronomy

The next wave of high-speed rail lines should do away with the rails altogether, say proponents of magnetic levitation technology

The world's third-largest source of calories has the potential to become a more productive and more nutritious crop, alleviating malnutrition in much of the developing world

Global warming is dramatically revamping not only the ice but also tundra and forests at the top of the world, greening some parts and browning others. The alterations could exacerbate climate change

Reprogramming cells from your own body could give them the therapeutic power of embryonic stem cells, without the political controversy

Computerized pathology slides may help doctors make faster and more accurate diagnoses