American Education Demands a Fact-Based Curriculum, Not Religious Ideology
One hundred years after the Scopes trial, religious ideologues are still trying to supplant evidence-based curricula with myths, to the detriment of a well-informed society
Science Crossword: Throwing Shades
Play this crossword inspired by the July/August 2025 issue of Scientific American
Denmark’s Radical Archaeology Experiment Is Paying Off in Gold and Knowledge
The Danish government deputized private detectorists to unearth artifacts buried in farm fields. Their finds are revealing the country’s past in extraordinary detail
Poem: ‘Prayer to Fireflies’
Science in meter and verse
July/August 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
Toxic cigars; dueling with a swordfish
Readers Respond to the March 2025 Issue
Letters to the editors for the March 2025 issue of Scientific American
Superheroes Represent Something Different to Today’s Kids
The newest generation of superheroes are complex, irreverent and exactly what our kids need
Global Flourishing Study Reflects Youth Struggles and Ripple Effects of Childhood Challenges
Young people are struggling; retirees are happier than employees; people in partnerships are flourishing more than those who are single. Hear the first takeaways from the Global Flourishing Study.
Scientific Strategies to Help Kids Meet the Challenges of a Cruel World
Research has shown ways parents can help children cope with the stressors of modern life
Poem: ‘An Electrolysis of Brine’
Science in meter and verse
June 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
White ants; vacations in the mud
Contributors to Scientific American’s June 2025 Issue
Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories