PolicyJanuary 1, 2016
Some of the Best Science Can Slumber for Years
Stories by Amber Williams
Climate ChangeSeptember 1, 2015
Bigger Cities Aren't Always Greener, Data Show
Density does not reliably predict per capita carbon dioxide emissions
The SciencesMarch 1, 2015
Annoying Refrigerator Noises Become Less Mysterious
The acoustics behind the “popping” sounds of no-frost fridges
TechnologyFebruary 24, 2015
6 of the Coolest Science Toys Coming Out in 2015
Take a sneak peek at the geeky gadgets and games that made their debut at the 2015 Toy Fair
The SciencesFebruary 1, 2015
Does Mathematical Ability Predict Career Success?
A study that has tracked students exceptional in math for 40 years checks their accomplishments
The SciencesDecember 1, 2014
A Fungi Fanatic, Bendy Screen and More in the December Issue
The SciencesNovember 1, 2014
The Turboprop Comeback, a Cosmic-Ray Telescope and More in the November Issue
The SciencesJuly 15, 2014
Moldy Muffin Mystery
A fungi expert helps Scientific American ID the mold in a reader-submitted photo
The SciencesMay 12, 2014
Submit Your Amazing “What Is It?” Science Photos
We're looking for beautiful science images, as seen through your camera lens
April 10, 2014
Beat Jet Lag With This Scientist-Developed App
Fed up with jet lag when you fly long distances? University of Michigan mathematicians have your back. They've developed a free app, available today, based on mathematical models that can tell you when to go outdoors and when to stay in bed to avoid the sleepiness and other side effects of crossing multiple time zones [...]