Public Health Focuses on Childhood, Magnetic Poles Once Wandered, and Colossal Squid Discovered
This week’s news roundup covers measles and whooping cough cases, evidence of a carbon cycle on Mars and the first glimpse at a colossal squid in its natural habitat.
The Past 35 Years of Science and Technology from Our Editor Gary Stix’s Perspective
Hear takeaways from 35 years at Scientific American from Gary Stix, our recently retired mind and brain editor.
A Nontoxic Disinfectant That Is Safe for Surfaces and Skin
Hypochlorous acid has a lot of buzz in the beauty industry, but this nontoxic disinfectant has many possible uses.
A Long Day on Uranus, a Better Method of Making Coffee and Disputed Dino Decline
A fluid study homes in on the best method to make a cup of coffee, scientists use the Hubble Telescope to reassess the length of a day on Uranus, and we discuss more of the latest in science in this news roundup.
How Is This Prenatal Blood Test Detecting Cancer in Pregnant Patients?
Researchers are trying to understand how a common prenatal blood test called NIPT is detecting cancer in some pregnant patients.
Bacterial Vaginosis Sometimes Acts like an STI
Bacterial vaginosis is an irritating overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria. A new study has found that some cases of the condition should be treated like a sexually transmitted infection.
American Lifespans, Monkeys That Yodel, Measles, and More
States sue HHS for public health cuts, measles cases continue to rise, and a study finds Americans live shorter lives compared with their European counterparts.
Losing USAID’s Public Health Programs Imperils the World
USAID is responsible for global health efforts that have saved the lives of millions of children. What happens when those programs are cut?
Unpacking the Mystery of Squirting: What Science Really Says
A mysterious and often debated aspect of human sexuality colloquially known as “squirting” sparks controversy. This episode explores what research reveals.
Shark Sounds, Molecules on Mars and Continued Federal Cuts
Cuts to federal health and science agencies continue. Plus, we discuss the sounds of sharks, the meaning of Martian molecules and one big dino claw.
There’s Nothing Small about this Nanoscale Research
We’re taking you inside MIT.nano, a clean laboratory facility that is critical to nanoscale research, from microelectronics to medical nanotechnology.
Invasive Plants Are Not the Enemy
Botanist Mason Heberling challenges how we think about invasive species and our role in their spread.
