Scientific American Magazine

Insects have surprisingly rich inner lives—a revelation that has wide-ranging ethical implications

The OSIRIS-REx mission will return samples from the asteroid Bennu that could rewrite our solar system’s history

Smart, adaptable and loud, parrots are thriving in cities far outside their native ranges

The minds of social species are strikingly resonant

Researchers are discovering freshwater reservoirs below the coastal seafloor that might someday save dry regions from drought

When dangerous heat waves hit cities, better risk communication could save lives

Tornado outbreaks are moving from Texas and Oklahoma toward Tennessee and Kentucky, where people may not be prepared

Recently released data from samples of the COVID-causing virus SARS-CoV-2 at the market where many early cases of the disease occurred suggest animals were present but stop short of proving that they were infected and transmitted the virus to humans

It takes a lot of water and energy to make negronis, manhattans and margaritas. Could we do with less ice?