The Strange and Beautiful Science Of Our Lives
Nell Greenfieldboyce discusses her new book Transient and Strange, the intimacy of the essays and the science that inspired them.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/the-strange-and-beautiful-science-of-our-lives/
Human Remains Are Headed to the Moon, Despite Objections
The Navajo Nation has called for a delay in launching the commercial lander Peregrine, which is set to carry human remains on a private mission to the moon
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/human-remains-are-headed-to-the-moon-despite-objections/
Demolishing Homes That Sustain Hurricane Damage Can Improve Local Economy
Buying out and razing homes harmed by Hurricane Sandy boosted business development, jobs and property values in nearby neighborhoods
Psychology Hacks for Resisting Trash Talk
A new book explores the science of trash talk—and why some people are more immune to it than others
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/psychology-hacks-for-resisting-trash-talk/
We Need to End Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric fistula is almost entirely preventable, yet flourishes in places where health care is inaccessible for too many women
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-end-obstetric-fistula/
Sky Spectacles to Watch in 2024
Here’s a calendar of cosmic events to keep your eyes on in the coming year
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sky-spectacles-to-watch-in-2024/
This Powerful Psychedelic Could Help Relieve Traumatic Brain Injury
In combat veterans, a single dose of ibogaine also improved symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ibogaine-shows-success-in-treating-ptsd/
No, COVID mRNA Vaccines Won't Damage Your DNA
You have a “better chance of becoming Spider-Man” than being harmed by DNA from COVID vaccines
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/no-covid-mrna-vaccines-wont-damage-your-dna/
Adventures of a Bone Hunter
Annie Montague Alexander went on paleontology expeditions most women could only dream of in the early 1900s
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/adventures-of-a-bone-hunter/
How Weathered Rocks Can Lessen Climate Change
Rocks can pull carbon out of the air more inexpensively than machines. But can the process be scaled?
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-weathered-rocks-can-lessen-climate-change/
The Language of Astronomy Is Needlessly Violent and Inaccurate
Astronomy is beautiful and elegant. The language we use to describe its processes is anything but
Real Climate Solutions Will Take Real Leadership
As we careen on a climate catastrophe, the COP28 conference has witnessed world leaders’ failure to avert clear disaster for humanity
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/real-climate-solutions-will-take-real-leadership/
Did Neurons Evolve Twice?
Tracing the history of the earliest animals offers clues to whether the birth of the neuron was a one-time event
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/did-neurons-evolve-twice/
The Surprising Health Benefits of Dog Ownership
Dogs are good for you, science says.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/the-surprising-health-benefits-of-dog-ownership/
Are Russia and China Teaming Up to Control the Arctic?
Worried Pentagon officials are resetting U.S. Arctic policy and training in response to China and Russia’s plans
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-russia-and-china-teaming-up-to-control-the-arctic/
Scientists Finally Invent Heat-Controlling Circuitry That Keeps Electronics Cool
A new thermal transistor can control heat as precisely as an electrical transistor can control electricity
See-Through Wood Is Stronger Than Plastic and Tougher Than Glass
Transparent wood material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows, and more
Vaccination Dramatically Lowers Long Covid Risk
Several new studies reveal that getting multiple COVID vaccine doses provides strong protection against lingering symptoms
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/vaccination-dramatically-lowers-long-covid-risk/
Stars Don't Slow Down with Age like Astronomers Thought
Middle-aged stars hit cruise control, stifling their magnetic fields and resisting the slowdown that scientists expected
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/stars-dont-slow-down-with-age-like-astronomers-thought/
What's Missing from the Emoji Animal Kingdom?
In the digital age, some scientists argue the emojisphere should better represent Earth’s biosphere—tardigrades, flatworms and all
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/whats-missing-from-the-emoji-animal-kingdom/