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A new report finds that a majority of Americans think the U.S. should be a world leader in science, but Democrats increasingly believe other countries are catching up. Check out the numbers below and learn more in the story here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/amer...
January 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
A new report finds that a majority of Americans think the U.S. should be a world leader in science, but Democrats increasingly believe other countries are catching up. Check out the numbers below and learn more in the story here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/amer...
Americans overwhelmingly support science, but their views on how science is faring in the U.S. compared to other nations vary by political party. Read the full article here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/amer...
January 15, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Americans overwhelmingly support science, but their views on how science is faring in the U.S. compared to other nations vary by political party. Read the full article here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/amer...
This year’s flu season just surpassed a grim new record.
Nearly 1 in 10 doctor visits in late December were for flu-like symptoms—the highest level recorded in nearly 30 years. To date, the U.S. has seen 120,000+ hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths, including children. bit.ly/3LkZiOI
Nearly 1 in 10 doctor visits in late December were for flu-like symptoms—the highest level recorded in nearly 30 years. To date, the U.S. has seen 120,000+ hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths, including children. bit.ly/3LkZiOI
January 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM
This year’s flu season just surpassed a grim new record.
Nearly 1 in 10 doctor visits in late December were for flu-like symptoms—the highest level recorded in nearly 30 years. To date, the U.S. has seen 120,000+ hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths, including children. bit.ly/3LkZiOI
Nearly 1 in 10 doctor visits in late December were for flu-like symptoms—the highest level recorded in nearly 30 years. To date, the U.S. has seen 120,000+ hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths, including children. bit.ly/3LkZiOI
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For humans, static electricity is a curiosity. For insects, it can be life or death: spiders use it to catch prey, bumblebees to collect pollen, and nematodes to leap onto passing flies.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:23 PM
For humans, static electricity is a curiosity. For insects, it can be life or death: spiders use it to catch prey, bumblebees to collect pollen, and nematodes to leap onto passing flies.
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Every year, the Ig Nobel Prizes honor the weirdest and most wonderful science out there—like studying how drunk bats fly or the physics of perfect pasta. It’s all real research, and it’s all hilariously brilliant. Because sometimes science makes you laugh… then think.
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October 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Every year, the Ig Nobel Prizes honor the weirdest and most wonderful science out there—like studying how drunk bats fly or the physics of perfect pasta. It’s all real research, and it’s all hilariously brilliant. Because sometimes science makes you laugh… then think.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Thanks for tuning in each week to hear host Rachel Feltman and our guests dive into fascinating conversations about the science that shapes our world 💜
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From battleships and yachts to special steamers built for railway giants—and even a boat "made of newspaper"—Scientific American has charted the full spectrum of maritime innovation through the ages. #SciAm180
Celebrate 180 years of discovery. Read our special anniversary collection: sciam.com/180
Celebrate 180 years of discovery. Read our special anniversary collection: sciam.com/180
September 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
From battleships and yachts to special steamers built for railway giants—and even a boat "made of newspaper"—Scientific American has charted the full spectrum of maritime innovation through the ages. #SciAm180
Celebrate 180 years of discovery. Read our special anniversary collection: sciam.com/180
Celebrate 180 years of discovery. Read our special anniversary collection: sciam.com/180
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August 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Today, Scientific American turns 180—the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S. 🎉
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August 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today, Scientific American turns 180—the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S. 🎉
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In 1903, the Wright brothers proved that powered, controlled flight was possible. From initially dismissing their claims to chronicling the dawn of aviation, Scientific American has documented this skyward journey ever since. #SciAm180
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August 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In 1903, the Wright brothers proved that powered, controlled flight was possible. From initially dismissing their claims to chronicling the dawn of aviation, Scientific American has documented this skyward journey ever since. #SciAm180
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🎉 Celebrate 180 years of discovery: sciam.com/180
From land to sea, fur to scales—Scientific American has spent nearly two centuries exploring the animal kingdom. #SciAm180
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August 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
From land to sea, fur to scales—Scientific American has spent nearly two centuries exploring the animal kingdom. #SciAm180
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From deep oceans to distant galaxies, every Scientific American cover is an invitation to explore. Now show us where curiosity takes you!
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August 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
From deep oceans to distant galaxies, every Scientific American cover is an invitation to explore. Now show us where curiosity takes you!
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