About Scientific American

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research and ideas in science, health, technology and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy information, enhancing our understanding of the world, and advancing science and promoting its applications.

History
Founded in 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S. It has published articles by more than 200 Nobel Prize winners.

Reach
Scientific American reaches more than 20 million people around the world each month through its print, web, video, e-mail and social platforms.

Authors
Scientific American publishes work by journalists, scientists, scholars, policy makers and people with lived experience of scientific or social issues. See our submission guidelines for more information.

Content
Scientific American publishes in-depth feature articles, timely news stories, expert opinion and commentary, podcasts, videos, infographics, photo features and other forms of storytelling. In addition to our monthly flagship magazine and pieces published daily on our website, we produce special editions and regular newsletters. We also host live events and webinars featuring a diversity of experts and journalists who share their knowledge about current events and the way that science and scholarly inquiry enhance our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

Our Parent Company
Scientific American is published by Springer Nature. As a research publisher, Springer Nature is home to other trusted brands including Springer, Nature Research, BMC and Palgrave Macmillan. Scientific American maintains a strict policy of editorial independence.