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In Baby Mode
The birth of a first child alters parents’ lives suddenly and forever: sleepless nights, afternoons in pajamas and hardly a moment’s respite. Parents are able to make this transition because of changes that take place in the brain
The New Science of Sex and Gender
Why the new science of sex & gender matters for everyone
Seeing One Solar Eclipse May Not Be Enough
David Baron, author of the new book American Eclipse, talks about how seeing his first total solar eclipse turned him into an eclipse chaser.
How Can You Prepare for the August Solar Eclipse?
In less than a week, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun in the middle of the day blocking between 20 to 100% of the Sun’s light across the continental United States as it does. How can you prepare for the solar eclipse?
Solar Eclipse in 1097 May Be Rock Carving Subject
A petroglyph spotted in Chaco Canyon may depict a total solar eclipse witnessed by the Pueblo people.
Trump Administration's Science Priorities "Better Than Feared"
But the White House memo completely omits climate science and space, emphasizing military tech and basic R&D
Conversations about Diversity Aren't Working
Now it's time for scientists to take collective action
Cold Food, Hot Air
EPA helps supermarkets switch to refrigerants that save money and lessen global warming
Remembering Marian C. Diamond
Illustrations from the Scientific American archive highlight key discoveries of an influential neuroscientist
