Author: Scientific American

When voters decide between two alternatives, as is effectively the case in the U.S. presidential election, it usually comes down to a neck-and-neck race. Researchers can now explain this mathematically

Recent studies show that the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the national right to abortion led to a sharp increase in people—particularly younger, single individuals—seeking a vasectomy or a tubal sterilization procedure

This blazingly-fast star is shooting through the Milky Way with a planet in tow

Host Rachel Feltman and behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner explore our fascination with fear and what drives our obsession with all things spooky.

An ancient temple made by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture has finally been found off the Italian coast

Scientific American columnist Martin Gardner started a long mathematical conversation that continues today

To heal political division, start with common moral ground, a study suggests

A self-building sponge that efficiently collects gold could eliminate some harsh methods used to process e-waste

Anti-intellectualism is a prevalent and pernicious force in American public life. Stimulating interest in science may combat its influence

Harris recently proposed a Medicare plan that would cover at-home health aides and other long-term care services, which could provide much needed relief to older adults and caregivers