Abortion Bans in Arizona and Florida Will Face Voters in November
The state supreme courts in Florida and Arizona both recently ruled that strict abortion bans could go into effect. But ballot measures may give voters a chance to weigh in
Why Seasonal Allergies Are So Miserable
Plants are just trying to reproduce; immune systems are just trying to keep us safe
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-seasonal-allergies-are-so-miserable/
FDA Recalls Heart Pumps Linked to Deaths and Injuries
Two medical devices that mechanically pump blood to the heart have caused hundreds of injuries and more than a dozen deaths
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fda-recalls-heart-pumps-linked-to-deaths-and-injuries/
The Theoretical Physicist Who Worked with J. Robert Oppenheimer at the Dawn of the Nuclear Age
Melba Phillips co-authored a paper with J. Robert Oppenheimer in 1935 that proved important in the development of nuclear physics. Later she became an outspoken critic of nuclear weapons
This Nearly 50-Foot Snake Was One of the Largest to Slither the Earth
Fossilized vertebrae that were found in an Indian coal mine belonged to a gigantic and previously unknown snake species
SpaceX’s Starship Could Save NASA’s Beleaguered Mars Sample Return Mission
Facing budgetary pressure for its Mars Sample Return program, NASA has turned to private industry for ideas—perhaps with one specific company in mind
A Dengue Fever Outbreak Is Setting Records in the Americas
At least 2.1 million cases of dengue fever have been reported in North and South America, and this year 1,800 people have died from the mosquito-borne disease
Milky Way's 'Sleeping Giant' Black Hole Lurks Shockingly Close to Earth
A black hole weighing as much as 33 suns lurks a mere 2,000 light-years away from our solar system
NASA’s Artemis Astronauts Will Help Grow Crops on the Moon—And Much More
When astronauts return to the moon later this decade, they’ll bring along science experiments to study moonquakes, lunar water ice and extraterrestrial agriculture
Neither Plants nor Animals, These Ocean Organisms Protect Their Ecosystems against Heat Waves
Mixotrophs, which have characteristics of both animals and plants, could help blunt the effects of marine heat waves on ocean ecosystems
Treating Prostate Cancer at Any Stage
Major discoveries during the past 10 years have transformed prostate cancer treatment, enabling it to proceed even for the most advanced form of the disease
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/treating-prostate-cancer-at-any-stage/
Guilt-Tripping for the Public Good Often Achieves Its Intended Result
The emerging science of laying guilt through public messaging can help safeguard the planet and improve health behaviors
An ICU Nurse Explains the Vital Role of Family Caregivers in Loved Ones' Health
Family caregivers provide critical support and familiarity to patients, but can also experience burnout
An ICU Nurse Explains the Vital Role of Family Caregivers in Loved Ones' Health
Family caregivers provide critical support and familiarity to patients, but can also experience burnout
How Parents Can Heal Rifts with Their Adult Children
Repairing a broken parent-adult child relationship is possible if both sides approach it earnestly and honestly
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-parents-can-heal-rifts-with-their-adult-children/
8 Ways to Protect Wildlife Near Your Home
However much outdoor space you have, here’s how to use it for conservation
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/8-ways-to-protect-wildlife-near-your-home/
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?
At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of extraterrestrial life
Paxlovid COVID Treatment Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It
A recent study suggests that Paxlovid is ineffective at treating symptoms in people with mild illness or those who have been fully vaccinated. It is still a lifesaving medication in vulnerable groups
Physicists Finally Know How the Strong Force Gets Its Strength
New discoveries demystify the bizarre force that binds atomic nuclei together
Does Dark Energy Change over Time?
In just one year of observations, a program that is creating the largest 3D map of the universe to date has sniffed out hints that dark energy may be stranger than scientists supposed
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-dark-energy-change-over-time/