Author: Scientific American

Hurricane Helene fueled catastrophic flooding from Florida to Appalachia, leaving millions without power

“Fake news”-style misinformation is only a fraction of what deceives voters. Fighting misinformation will require holding political elites and mainstream media accountable

Here’s how misinformation and distrust in science are impacting global well-being. Plus, we present our regular roundup of this week’s science news.

The musical Lifeline tells the story of Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of antibiotics, as these revolutionary drugs continue to lose their efficacy

Neurons in certain brain areas integrate ‘what’ and ‘when’ information to discern hidden order in events happening in real time

Scientific American’s staff share their favorite sci-fi books, from beloved classics to overlooked gems and our modern favorites

How experiencing an unusual health issue can alter a person’s understanding of “rare”

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) could soon shine very bright in Earth’s skies

Mathematics communicator and drag queen Kyne Santos guides you through the ongoing debate about what math really is.

FDA medical examiner Frances Oldham wanted data that would show that thalidomide was safe to use during pregnancy. It wasn’t