Social Sciences

The Trump administration has ordered a halt to “all federal financial assistance,” covering areas from domestic infrastructure and energy projects to foreign aid

What makes reality shows so popular also helps explain why Donald Trump is so popular

People hoping that progress on climate action will accelerate like sudden changes in our physical world must prepare for a long, hard struggle

Scientific American’s Brianne Kane can’t wait to check out these fascinating deep dives into ‘micro’ topics that reveal big insights about science and society

Ant talk; vegetation on Mars

Letters to the editors for the October 2024 issue of Scientific American

Science in meter and verse

Storytelling is part of being human. In this nonfiction book, we learn why and how such narratives can also be a trap

Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories

A novel that takes place in a near-future surveillance state plots a path toward liberation

Play this crossword inspired by the February 2025 issue of Scientific American

Our February issue covers new Alzheimer’s guidelines, teens’ transcendent thinking, Neandertal DNA in all of us, and more