Scientific American’s 10 Most Anticipated ‘Microhistories’ Coming Out in 2025
Scientific American’s Brianne Kane can’t wait to check out these fascinating deep dives into ‘micro’ topics that reveal big insights about science and society
Renew Support for Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is crucial to the U.S. economy and the environment
The Supreme Court’s Case on Trans Health Shows Why Patients Should Make the Decisions
Supreme Court arguments over trans health care makes plain how badly we need personalized health care in all of medicine
Two Simple Reforms Can Make H-1B Visas Great Again
Although warring MAGA factions seem locked in a foreign worker battle with no middle ground, two straightforward changes would provide global talent while minimizing domestic job losses
American Global Health Leadership in a Second Trump Administration
The Trump administration may undermine U.S. leadership and the international system of global health cooperation. Pandemic preparedness, resilient health systems and reproductive rights will suffer worldwide
Breaking the Constitution Won’t Fix the Bureaucracy
A government efficiency panel threatens U.S. government competence and constitutional underpinnings, warn two administrative science experts
The Real Reason People Don’t Trust in Science Has Nothing to Do with Scientists
“Propaganda works” is the real upshot of a survey showing lingering postpandemic distrust of science
The U.S. Drone Panic Mirrors UFO Overreactions
We need less uproar over everyday drones and more critical attention about ones near airports and other restricted airspace
A Little Math Can Streamline Holiday Cookie Making
Making cookies is time- and labor-intensive. Here’s how a little math can make it easier and less wasteful this holiday season
Americans Are Moody, and Pollsters Should Pay Attention
The full potential of public opinion polling lies in its ability to illuminate deeper societal trends beyond electoral forecasts
How Feminism Can Guide Climate Change Action
Feminism gives us the analysis, tools and movement to create a better climate future for everyone. It’s time to embrace it
The Forgotten History of the Discovery of Human Brainwaves
The centennial of the discovery of brain waves in humans exposes a chilling tale involving Nazis, war between Russia and Ukraine, suicide and the vicissitudes of history