Chikungunya Outbreak, Glacial Outbursts and a New Human Ancestor
China is having a fast-rising chikungunya outbreak in a place that has never had one before.
Chikungunya Outbreak, Glacial Outbursts and a New Human Ancestor
China is having a fast-rising chikungunya outbreak in a place that has never had one before.
Sam Kean’s New Book Dinner with King Tut Explores the Wild World of Experimental Archaeology
In his new book, Sam Kean reveals how re-creating ancient tools, techniques and traditions can unlock secrets about how our ancestors lived—and what they felt.
This Hormone-Free Pill Could Finally Expand Birth Control Options for Men
A new hormone-free birth control pill that reversibly stops sperm production has passed its first safety trial in humans, offering hope for more reversible contraceptive options.
Rogue Worlds May Not Be So Lonely After All, Europa Clipper Completes Key Test, and RFK, Jr., Pulls $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Funding
From planets roaming space to major shifts in health funding, catch up with this week’s news roundup.
A Meteorologist in Congress Fights for Climate Science
Representative Eric Sorensen of Illinois shares how his meteorology roots drive his fight to protect climate science and push back against political interference.
NASA Faces Deep Budget Cuts—Every Living Former Science Chief of the Agency Is Sounding the Alarm
NASA faces historic budget cuts that could shutter missions and stall vital research, prompting a bipartisan outcry from all of the agency’s living former science chiefs.
Russia’s Earthquake, Wonders of Walking and Plant Genetics
The lowdown on the Environmental Protection Agency’s move to repeal of the “endangerment” finding. Also, how did a juicy ketchup ingredient help create a starchy tuber?
Claude 4 Chatbot Raises Questions about AI Consciousness
A conversation with Anthropic’s chatbot raises questions about how AI talks about awareness.
This Summer’s Extreme Weather Explained: Flash Floods and Corn Sweat
Extreme weather is front-page news. But what are the phenomena behind the headlines?
Summer Meteor Showers, Short Summer Days and Ancient Arthropods
Set your alarm on Wednesday to see some of the summer’s stunning meteor showers.
What It’s Like to Live and Work on the Greenland Ice Sheet
Think: subzero temperatures, bone-rattling storms and mysteries about the future of our planet under the ice.
Bring These Scientific American–Recommended Books to the Beach This Summer
If you’re seeking a summer read, Scientific American has some fantastic fiction and notable nonfiction to recommend.