Miniature models of the human brain can be kept alive for years, allowing scientists to study neural development and brain diseases
NASA images reveal 60-foot-wide crater on moon left by SpaceX rocket
The SpaceX rocket fragment hit the moon at several times the speed of sound on August 5
How generative AI is reshaping creativity, and what it means for artists
Moiya McTier explores what makes human creativity unique in the age of AI
Trump moves to end protections for 44 million acres of U.S. forests
The 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects the nation’s forests from logging and other industry activities
Why parabolas are crucial to cryptography
Cryptographers use points along a curve to build tough codes
What makes a narwhal’s tusk so special? Scientists are close to unraveling the mystery
The unicorn of the sea’s spiral tooth has long been a scientific enigma
Extreme weather is making Americans feel powerless
The same people affected by extreme weather are also likely to worry that they will face a future disaster, according to a new poll
Robotic rescue missions are sparking a spaceflight revolution
Two new missions are revealing how robotic repair and assembly could become routine on the final frontier
Math Puzzle: A Tetris paradox
Explore the Tetris paradox in this math puzzle
Science crossword: Give me some space!
Play this crossword inspired by the September 2026 issue of Scientific American