A new federal initiative aims to accelerate scientific discovery by uniting artificial intelligence with large federal datasets
Scientists Identify Five Distinct Eras of Human Brain Aging
Human brains go through five distinct phases of life, each defined by its own set of characteristics, according to a new study
Which Thanksgiving Pie Causes the Biggest Blood Sugar Spike: Pecan, Apple or Pumpkin?
Scientific American asked experts which type of Thanksgiving pie spikes blood sugar the most—and how to eat healthier while still enjoying the holidays
AI Is Transforming Thanksgiving Meals, Memories and Family Traditions
As AI slips into kitchens, conversations and memories, Thanksgiving has become a test of how much we’re willing to outsource
This Fossil Is Rewriting the Story of How Plants Spread across the Planet
An enigmatic group of fossil organisms has finally been identified—and is changing the story of how plants took root on land
First Human Dies of Rare H5N5 Bird Flu Strain. Here’s What You Need to Know
H5N1 bird flu has been circulating in U.S. wildlife since late 2021 but has caused only one human fatality. Now a different type of bird flu has also caused a death
MAHA Summit Features Talk of Psychedelics and Immortality
The Make America Healthy Again summit, attended by RFK, Jr., and J.D. Vance, gave a sense of what’s driving U.S. health policy
Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts in Ethiopia for First Time in More Than 12,000 Years
The Hayli Gubbi volcano, long thought to be dormant, sent ash nine miles into the sky in an eruption on Sunday
China to Launch Rescue Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft for Stranded Astronauts
The Shenzhou-22 is set to launch November 25
How Bad Will Flu Season Be This Year?
U.S. flu rates remain low, but experts are keeping an eye on a new strain that’s been linked to unexpectedly early and severe seasons in several other countries