Social Sciences

Play this crossword inspired by the February 2026 issue of Scientific American

Extremophile molds are invading art museums and devouring their collections. Stigma and climate change have fueled their spread

Giant atoms; corpses for science

Letters to the editors for the October 2025 issue of Scientific American

The Nobel Prizes remind us how science can unite society and inspire hope for the future

Science in meter and verse

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

A new study reveals that some smart dogs can learn words just by overhearing humans’ conversations

This newly discovered Iron Age instrument may have been played in the Celtic resistance against the Roman Empire

Fossils of a human ancestor from 773,000 years ago may be near the base of the Homo sapiens lineage, representing a common ancestor of modern humans, Neandertals and Denisovans

Behavioral economist Katy Milkman explains why most New Year’s resolutions fail and shares how science-backed strategies can build habits that last.

From an interview with author Mary Roach to a chat with cardiologist Eric Topol, here are 12 of the most eye-opening conversations we had this year