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4 Science Book Recommendations We Loved Reading in July

about 12 hours ago

Check out Scientific American’s fiction and nonfiction book recommendations for July

Why Do Allergens Make Us Cough and Sneeze?

about 13 hours ago

The immune system senses damage to cell membranes caused by pore-forming proteins...

Miniature Neutrino Detector Catches Elusive Particles at Nuclear Reactor

about 13 hours ago

A relatively small detector caught neutrinos from a nuclear reactor using a...

Brains React to Signs of Illness—Even When It’s Not Real

about 14 hours ago

When people viewed virtual avatars with coughs or rashes, their brain triggered...

How the Potato Got Its Start Nine Million Years Ago—Thanks to a Tomato

about 14 hours ago

About nine million years ago, a hybridization involving the lineage of another...

Lightning Strike Sets New Record for Longest Ever Measured

about 17 hours ago

A lighting flash that spanned from East Texas to an area near...

Why Earth Is Rotating Extra Fast This Summer, Shortening Days by Milliseconds

about 18 hours ago

As Earth spins through space, its rate of rotation changes. Here’s why

Heatstroke and Extreme Heat Exposure Leads to Chronic Health Effects on Kidneys, Heart and Brain

1 day ago

The immediate harms of extreme heat are well documented, but a growing...

Why the Tsunami from Russia Earthquake Wasn't as Large as Feared

1 day ago

Russia's magnitude-8.8 earthquake spawned serious tsunami warnings, but waves have been moderate...

Why Dungeons and Dragons Is Good for Your Brain

1 day ago

Researchers and therapists explore the mental health benefits of tabletop role-playing games...

Russia’s Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake Ranks among 10 Strongest

1 day ago

Russia’s earthquake was estimated at magnitude 8.8, among the strongest since scientists...

U.S. Nuclear Energy Policy Could Accelerate Weapons Proliferation

1 day ago

The White House has now fully embraced bomb-prone nuclear fuel technology. This...