PsychologyOctober 11, 2024
Why Disasters Like Hurricanes Milton and Helene Unleash So Much Misinformation
Falsehoods spread when uncertainties—and emotions—are high after hurricanes
Technology
Artificial IntelligenceOctober 4, 2024
How the Next President Will Determine the Future of AI
Both U.S. presidential candidates voice support for innovation in AI, but Kamala Harris has been more outspoken about its risks to individuals
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Nuclear weaponsOctober 3, 2024
The Next President Faces Tough Nuclear Weapons Deadlines
Whoever wins the 2024 presidential election will face heightened nuclear geopolitics, deadlines on nuclear deals with Russia and Iran and decisions on a $2-trillion weapons-modernization effort
InternetOctober 2, 2024
What Search Engine Should You Use?
Alternatives to Google Search include Bing, DuckDuckGo, Brave Search and Ecosia
OpinionOctober 1, 2024
NASA Needs a ‘Lunar Marathon’ to Match China on the Moon
We are in a new and different kind of moon race, one the U.S. is losing. To win, says a former NASA official, we need new strategies
TechnologySeptember 30, 2024
An Effort to Fight against the Spread of Misinformation in Science and an Overwhelming Number of Plastic Water Bottles
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.
Book RecommendationsSeptember 27, 2024
Science-Fiction Books Scientific American’s Staff Love
Scientific American’s staff share their favorite sci-fi books, from beloved classics to overlooked gems and our modern favorites
Machine learningSeptember 25, 2024
Please Don’t Ask AI If Something Is Poisonous
From spotless giraffes to secret squirrels, Janelle Shane probes the absurdity (and dangers) of generative AI
Artificial IntelligenceSeptember 16, 2024
AI Takes on Conspiracies; Massachusetts Tackles Trash
AI fights conspiracy theories, Massachusetts leads the way on waste reduction, and more in this week’s science news roundup
OpinionSeptember 13, 2024
Elon Musk Owes His Success to Coming in Second (and Government Handouts)
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, owes his superstar success to self-satisfied competitors who blew obvious opportunities
PrivacySeptember 12, 2024
What Giant Data Breaches Mean for You
The security expert who created Have I Been Pwned? shares advice for protecting sensitive data
TechnologySeptember 11, 2024
How Forensic Breakthroughs Are Still Helping Identify 9/11 Victims Today
Forensic scientists are still working to identify victims of the 9/11 attacks using advancements in technology and techniques developed over the past two decades.