The Problem of ‘Long Haul’ COVID
More and more patients are dealing with major symptoms that linger for months
Opinion
The Cosmic Dawn of Technology
Earth may well be a latecomer to the fraternity of technological civilizations
The Ethical Challenges of Connecting Our Brains to Computers
We must ensure that companies, policy makers and consumers use neurotechnology in a responsible way
COVID Has Laid Bare the Inequities That Face Mothers in STEM
Take a survey and share your experience
Nature in Verse: What Poetry Reveals about Science
Scientific American has a long history of featuring poetry, and our monthly column once again brings new works to the world
Tsunami May Have Seeded a Fungal Outbreak in Pacific Northwest
A bold hypothesis could account for the perplexing presence of multiple fungi
Let’s Search for Alien Probes, Not Just Alien Signals
“Multimessenger” SETI would broaden the quest to find celestial companions
The Biden Administration Must Double Down on Science
It’s absolutely necessary if we’re going to weather the inevitable crises we’ll continue to face
Dressing for (Health) Success
Hospital robes, face masks and other garments needn’t be drab—and a bit of flair can actually make people feel measurably better
Pregnant Women Must Be Included in Medical Research
There’s finally a plan for how to do that
