Scientific American Magazine

Tiny specks called biomolecular condensates are leading to a new understanding of the cell

Orbital junk will become a crisis if we don’t act soon

Spreading crushed stone across farm fields could inexpensively pull CO₂ from the air while also increasing yields. But it would require a mountain of mining

DNA inherited from Neandertals may influence modern human cognition

A style of teaching that gets adolescents to reflect beyond the here and now may help their brain grow in ways that enhance life

According to expert recommendations, the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can proceed by detecting the disease’s underlying biology—even before the onset of cognitive decline

The best view yet of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant reveals new secrets