
Behind the Scenes of Scientific American's New Redesign
Today we introduce to the world Scientific American ’s redesign, which we hope will nod to our rich history while also look forward to the everchanging landscape of publishing...
Today we introduce to the world Scientific American ’s redesign, which we hope will nod to our rich history while also look forward to the everchanging landscape of publishing...
The pandemic provided a natural experiment, one that suggests fewer people in jail does not lead to more crime
Data show that mass-shooting deaths behave as a “species” different from other gun deaths
Many young adults, facing the largest student loan burden in history, report depression, anxiety and an overhanging sense of dread
Here’s how social media can help conspiracy theories spread and even spark violence
Breaking down “toxic masculinity” is complicated, especially amid fears of a masculinity crisis. Just look at one video game’s attempt
A concept for reducing car traffic in European cities, called the “15-minute city,” is being falsely described by far-right opponents of the idea as a communist-style lockdown on personal freedoms...
Some fear that artificial intelligence will threaten humanity’s survival. But the existential risk is more philosophical than apocalyptic
Men and women often disagree on how much support women receive from male colleagues. The differences hurt women’s well-being at work
Supporting the health and safety of community violence street workers is urgent and imperative
Courts and the public are skeptical of sexual assault survivors who didn’t react violently to assault, placing a double burden on them. “Why didn’t you fight back?” is an impossible standard to demand, research shows...
The firearm as a totemlike symbol of personal identity emerged from the psychological insecurities of former enslavers after the Civil War
The results of a test involving dozens of employers and thousands of employees suggests that working only four days instead of five is good for workers’ well-being—without hurting companies...
The U.S. government must fund water-saving efforts in Mexico if it wants to quell the nation’s drug violence
Social media makes us miserable, but can “positive apps,” such as Gas and BeReal, make a difference?
Public health leader Anthony Fauci advises early-career researchers “not to be deterred” by vitriol
From COVID to space exploration, graphics helped tell some the year’s most important stories
Hate speech from the far right is increasing the risk of violence against LGBTQ+ people such as the Club Q shooting
COVID cut average life spans short in many high-income countries, but the U.S. decline has been steeper and longer than most
A United Nations model predicts a slower rate of population growth than was previously estimated
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