Bioethics Faces a Virginity Test
Banning a surgical repair that suggests a woman has never had intercourse might seem like a no-brainer—but it’s not
Opinion
My Own Personal Extinction
At the end of her time at Scientific American, Riley Black reflects on the history of Laelaps
Saber-Toothed Protomammal was a Quick Healer
An injury on an ancient bone hints that a saber-toothed carnivore healed fast for its time
Why We Need “Science Citizens”
A public that doesn’t understand what science is and how it works can’t form useful opinions about public policy
Some Dinosaurs Regurgitated Pellets Just like Birds
Small, feathery dinosaurs jettisoned indigestible food just like some modern birds do
Sidelining Scientists Can Only Make COVID-19 Worse
We need to hear about the risks directly from the experts, not through the filter of politicians
Scientific Rebel Freeman Dyson Dies
The iconoclastic physicist rejected the idea of an end point to the human quest for knowledge and happiness...
The Intersected States of America
Sometimes a union does not feel very united
How I Broke the Cycle of Stress
A technique called “goal diversification” turned out to be surprisingly effective
Preparing for Coronavirus to Strike the U.S.
Getting ready for the possibility of major disruptions is not only smart; it’s also our civic duty
