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Building Codes Save Money and Lives
As climate change increases the number and severity of natural disasters, an investment in updated building codes will save billions in repairs
As climate change increases the number and severity of natural disasters, an investment in updated building codes will save billions in repairs
The use of artificial intelligence is so varied and industry-specific, no one federal agency can manage it alone
The Supreme Court’s actions on affirmative action are a setback to justice and equality in the U.S.
Manufacturers of a class of food-derived supplements called nutraceuticals often make statements about their health value that are hard to verify, which can cause safety and efficacy issues...
We should pay less attention to children’s weight and more to their overall health by encouraging outdoor play
Scientific American will be rounding up some of the most striking images and notable updates about the smoke blanketing the Northeast from wildfires raging across Canada
The Clean Water Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that has fundamentally changed water pollution in the U.S., is under attack when it should be strengthened instead
Presidential contender Ron DeSantis has used governmental power in Florida to restrict access to health and education, promoting an intolerant and harmful agenda
By enacting simple laws that make guns safer and harder to get, we can prevent killings like the ones in Uvalde and Buffalo
Bills that restrict access to gender-affirming health care ignore research
In the climate crisis, wetlands have more economic value than new development
After Pearl Harbor, 9/11 and other major tragedies, the U.S. has examined itself to see how to prevent the next catastrophe. We need to do the same for the COVID pandemic
Despite years of evidence that starting school later promotes better health and improved grades, too few schools have adopted this measure
Scientific American editors share what scientific events they are paying attention to as 2023 begins
As a dismal year on Earth draws to a close, milestones in space exploration offer much for the whole world to celebrate
Science applies to every important social issue. Saying so doesn’t make us “unscientific”
Some office seekers have positions based on research and facts, whereas others stand on assumptions and bias
In-school clinics improve well-being and educational outcomes and serve children who need them most
Lessons about racial injustice help students understand reality
Discoveries inspire us, give us hope for a better future and pay off generously
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