Technology

The next U.S. president will have to contend with regulations around AI—and the electorate is already facing AI-generated misinformation.

Science is filled with tools that once seemed revolutionary and are now just part of the research tool kit. That time may have come for artificial intelligence

Implementing smart technologies such as demand-controlled ventilation could reduce the carbon footprint of office buildings, which contribute more than one third of fossil fuel emissions globally

A roundup of the science Nobels, the latest COVID updates and the Europa Clipper launch delay.

Falsehoods spread when uncertainties—and emotions—are high after hurricanes

Both U.S. presidential candidates voice support for innovation in AI, but Kamala Harris has been more outspoken about its risks to individuals

Whoever wins the 2024 presidential election will face heightened nuclear geopolitics, deadlines on nuclear deals with Russia and Iran and decisions on a $2-trillion weapons-modernization effort

Alternatives to Google Search include Bing, DuckDuckGo, Brave Search and Ecosia

We are in a new and different kind of moon race, one the U.S. is losing. To win, says a former NASA official, we need new strategies

Here’s how misinformation and distrust in science are impacting global well-being. Plus, we present our regular roundup of this week’s science news.

Scientific American’s staff share their favorite sci-fi books, from beloved classics to overlooked gems and our modern favorites

From spotless giraffes to secret squirrels, Janelle Shane probes the absurdity (and dangers) of generative AI