Females Dominate Males in Many Primate Species
Most primate societies have long been assumed to be male-dominated, but a new study shows many have females in charge or feature power sharing
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/females-dominate-males-in-many-primate-species/
Coal Is Bad for the Environment. Is Liquified Natural Gas Any Better?
The contentious debate over whether liquefied natural gas is cleaner than coal has been elevated by President Joe Biden’s move to halt approvals of gas export terminals
AI Unravels Ancient Roman Scrolls Charred By Volcano
AI helps decipher the text of a 2,000-year-old scroll burned at Pompeii
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ai-unravels-ancient-roman-scrolls-charred-by-volcano/
'Gas Station Heroin' Is a Dangerous and Often Contaminated Supplement
Tianeptine, an addictive drug at high doses, is being sold as a dietary supplement in gas stations and convenient stores. But such products could be contaminated with metals, microorganisms or other undisclosed drugs
Is Bisexuality Genetic? It's More Complex Than Some Studies Imply
The controversy over a recent paper on human bisexual behavior emphasizes how important it is not to overinterpret genetic studies of sexuality—and how easy it is to do so
State Secrecy Explains the Origins of the 'Deep State' Conspiracy Theory
Lost in today’s misinformation fights is the recognition that modern
As Israel Floods Gaza's Tunnels with Seawater, Scientists Worry about Aquifer Contamination
The Israel Defense Forces has confirmed it is dumping seawater into the web of tunnels beneath Gaza, which scientists say may contaminate the aquifer that supplies most of Gaza’s water
New NASA Earth Science Mission Could Change the Way We See Our Planet
NASA’s PACE mission aims to increase our understanding of Earth’s carbon cycle, pollution particles and ocean plankton
Jupiter's Supervolcanic Moon Io Dazzles in Photos from NASA's Close Flybys
During close flybys of Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io, NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured stunning “bonus science” about the nightmarish world
How String Theory Solved Math's Monstrous Moonshine Problem
A concept from theoretical physics helped confirm the strange connection between two completely different areas of mathematics
We Need Cybersecurity in Space to Protect Satellites
Amid rising numbers of cyber threats, safeguarding our satellites is no longer optional but a necessity for global security and reliability
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-cybersecurity-in-space-to-protect-satellites/
The Government's Former UFO Hunter Has a Lot to Say
Sean Kirkpatrick looked into the skies and deep into government archives for extraterrestrials. What he found is, to him, more concerning than little green men.
Why Does a Solar Eclipse Move West to East?
Here’s why the path of a solar eclipse travels in the opposite direction of that of the sun
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-does-a-solar-eclipse-move-west-to-east/
A Dog Breed's Size and Face Shape Might Predict How Long It Lives
Traits such as face shape, size and sex help predict a dog breed’s life span
The Great American Total Solar Eclipse of 2024
April 8, 2024’s total solar eclipse, visible from parts of the U.S., Mexico and Canada, is the last opportunity to see this phenomenon across North America until 2044
https://www.scientificamerican.com/report/the-great-american-total-solar-eclipse-of-2024/
Trump Allies Plan to Gut Climate Research if He Is Reelected
Dozens of conservative organizations have banded together to provide Trump a road map—known as Project 2025—to boost fossil fuels and limit government climate science
Why Is Superconductivity Research Plagued by Controversy?
A materials scientist unravels the hype around research on high-temperature superconductor research like LK-99
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-is-superconductivity-research-plagued-by-controversy/
To Diversify Medicine Post–Affirmative Action, Look to Community Colleges
The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action will make it harder for medical schools to build diverse classes. Community colleges could be part of the solution
Where Does Outer Space Begin?
The popular limit of a 100-kilometer altitude for the edge of space should probably be adjusted down to 80 km
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/where-does-outer-space-begin/
An Alarming Rise in Measles Cases Is Being Driven By Low Vaccination Rates
Measles cases have ticked up in the U.K. following lower rates of MMR vaccination, and the U.S. could see similar outbreaks