Scientifc America

A rare flower encased in amber is the largest one ever found and dates from around 40 million years ago

Scientists have long known that ancient people living in Siberia made their way into what is now North America. Mounting DNA evidence suggests migration also happened in the opposite direction

In the first Lost Women of Science podcast Short, host Katie Hafner dives into the life and work of Leona Zacharias—a brilliant researcher who, before reporting this story, Katie knew only as her grandmother.

Racism and overstressed teachers help explain high expulsion rates for Black preschool boys

California has been hit by repeated storms fueled by torrents of moisture called atmospheric rivers that will only intensify in a warming climate

A newly discovered interaction related to quantum entanglement between dissimilar particles opens a new window into the nuclei of atoms

These events can cause devastating landslides and flash floods

A new variant of the virus that causes COVID has mutations that make it more transmissible, but vaccines are still likely to protect against severe disease

New types of cutlery can enhance flavors such as sweetness or saltiness for a more satisfying meal

A detailed examination of gene activity in various organisms, including humans, reveals a new hallmark of the aging process

Turning astronomical data into sound rather than images can inspire blind and visually impaired people—and maybe lead to some discoveries, too

A mass of moving material on Mars called a mantle plume may be causing marsquakes and volcanism

Current monoclonal antibodies fail against COVID virus variants, so drugmakers want to use a fast-track test for new ones

Leaving aside a cherished objective may benefit psychological and even physical health

We asked the text-generating AI ChatGPT to talk about its own flaws

Our opinion section took us to the front lines of COVID, revealed how racists misuse evolutionary biology, illuminated a mental health epidemic in kids, and more

As the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade reversal put reproduction into the political limelight, Scientific American explored a range of issues related to abortion and reproductive health

New Horizons is about to wake up and study the Kuiper Belt, the universe and even Uranus and Neptune. But a new target to visit could trump them all

Cells with XX or XY chromosomes provide researchers with a new tool to study how differences in sex chromosomes can influence health and development

This year we learned why dogs come in so many sizes, that puppy dog eyes are a real thing and that cats don’t deserve their aloof rap