Astronomy

A riveting quest to map the world; quantum physics in a four-act drama; climate solutions that show what we’re doing right

Volunteering in community programs can reduce youth depression and anxiety, researchers are beginning to learn

An emerging science of advanced meditation could transform mental health and our understanding of consciousness

Letters to the editors for the March 2024 issue of Scientific American

Pollution from skyrocketing numbers of satellites burning up in Earth’s atmosphere could threaten our planet’s protective ozone layer

Better predictions of how cracks grow can make machines and structures more reliable

An image of interstellar dust moving through the Milky Way’s magnetic field may help scientists learn more about the origin of galaxies

A new book about tree collectors shows how arboreal curation is an outlet for art and activism

Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories

As the climate warms, mangroves are migrating farther poleward, transforming the coast as they go

Humans need around 30 vitamins and minerals to keep our bodies functioning

Death rays; the sawfly’s barf defense

Science in meter and verse

Call off the pest control and learn to live with wildlife

Quantum observers, migrating mangroves, the deep history of an asteroid and understanding appetite in this issue of Scientific American

Research has found the universe is remarkably similar in structure to the human brain. But does this mean the cosmos has a consciousness of its own?

Mysterious nerve structures called Krause corpuscles respond to specific low-frequency vibrations, scientists finally confirm

SpaceX rolled its Falcon Heavy rocket out to the pad on Monday (June 24) ahead of its 10th-ever launch, which is scheduled for Tuesday (June 25).

3D weaving technology, AI-designed fibres and leather made from waste fish scales are among the sustainable fashion innovations on display at an exhibition in London

3D weaving technology, AI-designed fibres and leather made from waste fish scales are among the sustainable fashion innovations on display at an exhibition in London