Author: Scientific American

Thimerosal, which contains and organic compound of mercury, has mostly been phased out as a preservative for vaccines. Here's how we know it is safe, and why we still use it in some vaccines given to adults

Researchers and expert seafarers teamed up to re-create an ocean journey from more than 30,000 years ago

The kids are out of school, and some of the pressures may be off. Here’s how you can further connect with them to make next year a little easier

Employees at the National Science Foundation say they’ve been blindsided by a plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take over their offices

Scientists are just beginning to document sexual synesthesia, a phenomenon that can bring consciousness-altering washes of color and fantastical scenes at the moment of orgasm

Answering the question of when consciousness emerges is deeply tied to the mystery of what it actually is and how it can be measured

Claims that an asteroid or comet airburst destroyed the biblical Sodom captured the public’s imagination. Its retraction shows that scientific conclusions aren’t decided by majority rule in the public square

These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults

The bird flu was long known to poultry farmers. Here’s why the dairy industry was caught off guard by its jump to cattle.

New research highlights the risks and occasional rewards of parental perfectionism