Scientific American

Erica Schwartz was confirmed to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has not had a full-time leader in nearly a year.

Elon Musk announced SpaceX's plan to build satellite factories on the moon. The announcement followed a $542 million loss in SpaceX's space launch sector during its first quarter as a public company.

Neanderthal genes may enhance muscle traits in modern humans, and most people carry some Neanderthal DNA.

Scientists discovered a gene mutation that mimics the effects of Ozempic. This mutation is present in approximately 1 in 7,000 people.

Simone Giertz, a Swedish engineer influencer on YouTube with over 2.5 million followers, has spent more than a decade sharing life and science lessons through her channel. Her journey focused on living a non-typical life in science.

Psilocybin, an active ingredient in magic mushrooms, could kick-start anorexia recovery according to early results. The substance has shown early promise for treating eating disorders.

A rare ice age toad was discovered at the La Brea Tar Pits, marking the second such amphibian found in North America. This discovery provides researchers with vital information about the ancient climate.

Wormholes are a theoretical method physicists propose for traveling into the past. The article questions whether it is physically possible to alter events once in the past.

Scientists have confirmed Charles Darwin's 1875 prediction that some members of the Saxifraga genus are carnivorous. The newly discovered plant is both deceptive and deadly, validating Darwin's hypothesis.

A project backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos is allocating $200 million to preserve 100 critically endangered species, including animals and a plant facing extinction worldwide.

A rare fossil discovery reveals a tooth embedded in an ichthyosaur’s vertebra, likely from a giant pliosaurid attack 160 million years ago. The find provides evidence of a predator-prey interaction between marine reptiles during the Mesozoic era.

The Arctic is currently experiencing 90-degree temperatures, highlighting that it is warming faster than the rest of the planet. New data emphasize the severity of this situation.

Washington's wildfires serve as a warning for the entire U.S., highlighting how dry conditions and climate change are increasing the risk of disaster for forests nationwide.

A Cyclospora outbreak in Michigan has been linked to two deaths, with over 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis reported since late June. The parasite-borne illness continues to spread, highlighting a public health concern.

The Senate is proposing a funding resolution to suspend changes to research grants by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These changes have faced bipartisan opposition and criticism from scientists across various disciplines.

The bright, red-orange stain at Antarctica’s Blood Falls may originate from ancient oceans. This phenomenon is linked to a geological process involving iron-rich water.

Some female daddy longlegs perform fellatio to avoid potential violence from males, while males of another species use a secretion on their penises to entice females. These behaviors highlight unusual mating strategies in arachnids.

A surge in Cyclosporiasis cases linked to produce is spreading across multiple states, while new research challenges the 'protein maxxing' dietary trend. The outbreak is tied to Cyclospora infections, and the study questions the health implications of excessive protein consumption.

The Lindsay Clancy trial is centered on postpartum psychosis, a rare and understudied condition. The high-profile case has drawn attention to this mental health issue.

An MIT Ph.D. student and two University of California system cryptographers used GPT-5.6 Sol Ultra to independently generate proofs for the same cryptography problem, sparking questions about scientific credit and independent discovery.