Scientific American Magazine

Unlike our ape cousins, humans require high levels of physical activity to be healthy

Scientists are creating mathematical tools to identify novel particles and phenomena at the world's largest particle accelerator

Strong relationships seem to help baboons overcome early life adversity, and that could have big implications for human health

Bariatric procedures are revealing new insights into the dialogue between bowel and brain

Can we remove enough CO₂ from the atmosphere to slow or even reverse climate change?

Most cancer patients never get into lifesaving drug trials because of barriers at community hospitals