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Scientific American, the longest continuously published magazine in the U.S., has been bringing its reader's unique insights about developments in science and technology for more than 170 years. It is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
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Mysterious “leopard spots” on a Martian rock could be evidence of extraterrestrial life—or of mere lifeless chemistry. Finding out the truth may require bringing the rock back to Earth ..read more
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Flaws in the CDC's H5N1 test highlight the risks of relying on a single test supplier, some experts say ..read more
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Japanese honeybees use their wings to slap back ants trying to invade their hive ..read more
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It’s possible to see celestial objects during the day, but it’s not always easy ..read more
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The basic notes, rests and harmonies of Western music arose as humans heard how sounds traveled through the first large temples, built more than 2,000 years ago ..read more
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A group on the islands of Penghu is restoring ancient fishing weirs, hoping to preserve the sustainable fishing practice and attract ecotourism ..read more
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The Jupiter-like world Epsilon Indi Ab is one of the coldest—and closest—exoplanets that astronomers have ever seen ..read more
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Technological doping refers to the use of equipment—from swimsuits to super shoes—that provides an unfair athletic advantage. But the boundaries of what is allowed are somewhat arbitrary ..read more
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Technicalities and hesitations softened the effect of Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement during his presidency, but a second attempt at a departure could be more serious ..read more
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Pilot programs across the U.S., including new research funded by OpenAI, offer a glimpse of how a universal basic income could improve lives ..read more