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Breaking news @ Scientific American. All views my robot's. Glaswegian in NYC.
Researchers in Tanzania say state-backed efforts to build tourism infrastructure at some of the most unique and precious ancient human archeological sites are imperiling them for the future. My latest on
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www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...
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The oldest hominin footprints ever found are at risk of destruction, researchers warn
A new investigation alleges that official organizations in Tanzania have imperiled the country's artifacts and remains at four critical human heritage sites they were supposed to protect
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-laetoli-footprints-the-oldest-hominin-footprints-ever-found-are-at-risk-of-destruction/
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Things I learned: Researchers gave LSD to autistic children in the 1960s đ¶
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How much is too much? New on
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The latest flight of the New Glenn rocket was meant to prepare Blue Origin for a series of NASA-funded lunar voyages. Instead it ended before it began
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Blue Originâs New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball, imperiling NASA moon missions
The latest flight of the New Glenn rocket was meant to prepare Blue Origin for a series of NASA-funded lunar voyages. Instead it ended before it began
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-in-massive-fireball-imperiling-nasa-moon-missions/
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As the grandchild of a man who kept pigeons for years in his pal's shed (until he got pigeon fancier's lung âčïž), I couldn't help but edit this!!! New on
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A new study says homing pigeon livers act like compasses. Other experts arenât so sure
How animals use Earthâs magnetic field to navigate is one of biologyâs biggest unsolved mysteries. This study proposes a totally new source for the sixth sense
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-new-study-says-homing-pigeon-livers-act-like-compasses-other-experts-arent-so-sure/
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Wembyâs height gives him an advantage in blocking and rebounding, but how does the tallest player in the NBA keep hitting all those threes?
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The science of NBA superstar Victor "Wemby" Wembanyama's epic three pointers
Wembyâs height gives him an advantage in blocking and rebounding, but how does the tallest player in the NBA keep hitting all those threes?
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/san-antonio-spurs-star-wemby-is-rocking-the-nba-playoffs-science-can-help-explain-why/
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A near-miss incident and a deadly chemical accident in a single week have affected thousands and drawn scrutiny to federal rules around risk management at chemical plants
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Back-to-back chemical accidents raise alarm over EPA push to reduce oversight
A near-miss incident and a deadly chemical accident in a single week have affected thousands and drawn scrutiny to federal rules around risk management at chemical plants
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/back-to-back-chemical-accidents-raise-alarm-over-epa-push-to-reduce-oversight/
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The secret to immortality may be a sea cucumber.
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NASA unveils its first moon base rovers and landers
www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasa...
"a sort of lunar coming-out party for Jeff Bezosâ rocket firm, Blue Origin, whose Mark 1 lunar cargo lander will ferry two missions"
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NASAâs Jared Isaacman unveiled the space agencyâs first moon base rovers and landers
At an event at NASA Headquarters event, space agency officials unveiled the first rovers and landers headed to the future site of its planned lunar south pole outpost
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-jared-isaacman-unveiled-the-first-moon-base-rovers-and-landers/
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17 days ago
Constructed by ancient Egyptians, the Great Pyramid has survived multiple earthquakes through the agesânow researchers think they know why
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Hidden structural features inside Egyptâs Great Pyramid may have helped it withstand earthquakes, new study finds
Constructed by ancient Egyptians, the Great Pyramid has survived multiple earthquakes through the agesânow researchers think they know why
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hidden-structural-features-inside-egypts-great-pyramid-may-have-helped-it-withstand-earthquakes-new-study-finds/
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Will admit, when I saw this study I thought, 'oh god that's me doomed.' But experts say I'm probably doing better than I think. New on
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A new study says you need 10 hours of exercise a week. Can that really be possible?
Experts question the study's design and its recommendationsâand point out you probably get more exercise than you think
http://scientificamerican.com/article/a-new-study-says-you-need-10-hours-of-exercise-a-week-can-that-really-be-possible
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The theory that the hantavirus outbreak started with a trip to a landfill that also happens to be a popular birding site in Argentina may not hold up to scrutiny. New on
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Did a bird-watching visit to this Argentine landfull spark the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak? Experts raise doubts
The hantavirus cruise outbreak may not have started in a garbage dump in Ushuaia, Argentina, after all
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/doubts-grow-over-theory-that-bird-watchers-trip-to-argentine-landfill-sparked-hantavirus-outbreak/
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30 days ago
Now on
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: The Pentagonâs release of declassified UAP/UFO materials is a victory for advocates of âdisclosure.â But skeptics say the new documents show no surprises so far, and may only fuel further breathless speculation about aliens.
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The Pentagon just started releasing UFO files, but skeptics say they're not impressed
The Pentagon's first UFO file release includes photos, videos and documents spanning several government agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the White House and NASA.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pentagon-releases-trove-of-new-ufo-files-but-skeptics-arent-impressed/
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Scientific American
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A fire covering at least 5 square miles burned through the exclusion zone around the site of the worldâs worst nuclear disaster on Friday after two drones crashed into the site
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Wildfire breaks out in Chernobyl exclusion zone
A fire covering at least 5 square miles burned through the exclusion zone around the site of the worldâs worst nuclear disaster on Friday after two drones crashed into the site
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wildfire-breaks-out-inside-chernobyl-exclusion-zone/
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Adam Kovac
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Scoop for
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: Last year's sweeping NIH grant cuts included funding to study hantavirus transmission, the virus that's likely killed three people on a cruise ship. The cuts shuttered a network of facilities meant to study dangerous pathogens.
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Trump administration cut funding to study hantavirus behind deadly cruise ship outbreak
The Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases were designed to study viruses that could jump from animals to people, including hantavirus, but the National Institutes of Health in 2025 said...
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trump-administration-cut-funding-to-study-hantavirus-behind-deadly-cruise-ship-outbreak/
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Breaking: The Trump administration cut funding for a pilot study of the Andes variant of the hantavirus currently behind the deadly cruise ship outbreak. New on
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www.scientificamerican.com/article/trum...
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Trump administration cut funding to study hantavirus behind deadly cruise ship outbreak
The Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases were designed to study viruses that could jump from animals to people, including hantavirus, but the National Institutes of Health in 2025 said...
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trump-administration-cut-funding-to-study-hantavirus-behind-deadly-cruise-ship-outbreak/
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A study of people who underwent surgery to treat epilepsy suggests the hippocampus may process words and speech when people are under general anesthesia, even though the study participants didnât remember them
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The brain may still be able to hear speech under anesthesia
A study of people who underwent surgery to treat epilepsy suggests the hippocampus may process words and speech when people are under general anesthesia, even though the study participants didnât reme...
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-brain-processes-overheard-words-under-anesthesia-but-it-may-not-remember-them/
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Did you hate fitness tests in school? As a non-American I didn't have the pleasure of the Presidential Fitness Test, but speaking to health experts about the Trump administration's push to bring it back, the test and award may be missing the point entirely.
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The return of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award is missing the point, health experts say
Researchers say that President Donald Trumpâs resurrection of widely maligned fitness testing in schools is âhalf-bakedâ and unlikely to move the needle on youth physical activity alone
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-return-of-the-presidential-physical-fitness-award-likely-wont-improve-childrens-health-experts-say/
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Sometimes I feel like new research is a personal attack.
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Americans are exhausted, a new CDC report shows
Nearly a third of all U.S. adults are sleeping fewer than the recommended seven hours per night on average
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-third-of-u-s-adults-dont-get-enough-sleep-new-cdc-report-warns/
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Venter will be remembered as among the most fascinating characters in the history of science. And this interview shows why!
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If you've been wondering about ibogaine, the drug RFK, Jr. and Trump are touting for depression and PTSD, our latest on
@sciam.bsky.social
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Is ibogaine really a magic bullet for depression and PTSD? Not exactly
At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., referred to ibogaine as the most promising treatment for PTSD and depression âthat anybodyâs ever seen.â Does the science hold that up?
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rfk-jr-praises-ibogaine-for-depression-treatment-is-the-psychedelic-a-magic-bullet/
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about 1 month ago
President Trump keeps promising to secure Iranâs nuclear âdust,â which is actually a gas
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Trump wants Iran's 'nuclear dust.' Here's how the U.S. could remove the uranium
President Trump keeps promising to secure Iranâs nuclear âdust,â which is actually a gas
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trump-wants-irans-nuclear-dust-heres-how-the-u-s-could-remove-the-uranium/
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Andrea Thompson
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Happy Earth Day! đ We've got several stories
@sciam.bsky.social
, including a look I took at where some blast-from-the-past environmental issues stand. (Hint: not all are in the past, though there has definitely been progress.) đ§Ș
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Whatever happened to the ozone hole, acid rain and DDT?
The environmental crises of the past often seem to disappearâhave problems like acid rain and smog been solved?
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/whatever-happened-to-the-ozone-hole-acid-rain-and-ddt/
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Get in on it!!!!!
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
It's happeningâwe're about 2 hours away from the Artemis II mission splashdown! Here's a timeline of what to expect. Watch and follow
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for live updates (and s/o to
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tinyurl.com/443kra4s
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Now on
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: Some ask, âwhatâs the science value of Artemis II?â Most answers focus on learning about the moon or human health there. But the best answer, IMO, involves lunar astronomy, which is where Artemis could be a true game changer.
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Why NASAâs Artemis moon missions are a game changer for astronomy
After decades of planning, NASAâs Artemis program is giving astronomers their long-awaited moonshot
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-artemis-moon-missions-are-a-game-changer-for-astronomy/
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Scientific American
2 months ago
đ âïž After hearing how astounded the Artemis II crew was by the total solar eclipse they experienced near the moon last night, we can finally get a hint of what they saw. Read more:
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If you're just catching up on the Artemis II mission, today is MOON DAYâwhen the Orion spacecraft will officially round the moon. Follow
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for live updates, new records, and major milestones:
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NASAâs Artemis II's moon flyby is getting underway
Today, the four astronauts of Artemis II are observing the far side of the moon, setting distance records and experiencing a solar eclipse.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-artemis-iis-moon-flyby-is-getting-underway/
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We can have nice things! Follow SciAm's coverage as
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NASAâs Artemis II moon mission nears its historic lunar flyby
The fifth day in space for Artemis II saw space suit tests, an Easter egg hunt and final preparations for an imminent close encounter with the moon
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-artemis-ii-mission-is-about-to-pass-behind-the-moon/
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Scientific American
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đđ Stunning views from NASAâs Artemis II mission and the International Space Station showcase Earth, the moon and even Venus, captured during humanityâs first crewed lunar mission since 1972. đđ Follow all our mission coverage here:
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The third day of the Artemis II mission was relatively quiet, as four astronauts trek out to fly around the moon
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Where is Artemis II now? NASA mission is now closer to moon than Earth
The third day of the Artemis II mission was relatively quiet, as four astronauts trek out to fly around the moon
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/where-is-artemis-ii-now-nasa-mission-is-now-closer-to-moon-than-earth/
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The EPA and HHS are pushing an initiative to remove microplastics from drinking water and our bodies. Scientists and policy experts say reducing plastics is generally a good move, but question if current tech and infrastructure could actually pull it off. My reporting today on
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RFK, Jr., and EPA announce plan to track microplastics in tap water and humans
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency announced a joint effort to track microplastics in drinking waterâbut experts say doing so will be difficult
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rfk-jr-and-epa-announce-plan-to-track-microplastics-in-tap-water-and-humans/
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Scientific American
2 months ago
đ Artemis II is safely in orbit! đ A daring 10-day voyage will take four astronauts on a loop around the moon and set the stage for future forays to the lunar surface
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NASAâs Artemis II launches on first crewed moon mission of the 21st century
A daring 10-day voyage will take four astronauts on a loop around the moon and set the stage for future forays to the lunar surface
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-artemis-ii-mission-launches-four-astronauts-to-the-moon/
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2 months ago
The Arctic sea ice maximum this year effectively tied for the lowest ever on record, with major implications for polar ecosystems and global warming
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Disappearing Arctic sea ice breaks frightening record
The Arctic sea ice maximum this year effectively tied for the lowest ever on record, with major implications for polar ecosystems and global warming
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/arctic-sea-ice-hits-lowest-winter-level-on-record/
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Researchers put human sperm inside a uterus-like simulation under zero gravity conditions. It did not go well! New on
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www.scientificamerican.com/article/huma...
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Human sperm get lost in space, pioneering study finds
Researchers put human sperm inside a uterus-like simulation under zero gravity conditions. It did not go well
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/human-sperm-get-lost-in-space-pioneering-study-finds/
2 months ago
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Mathematicians can't agree on whether 0.999... equals 1
www.scientificamerican.com/article/math...
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Mathematicians canât agree on whether 0.999... equals 1
Whether 0.999... equals 1 is the subject of bitter dispute in countless online forums
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mathematicians-cant-agree-on-whether-0-999-equals-1/
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Journalists: Please consider donating to the Kim Wall Memorial Fund. Today would've been Kim's 39th birthday, and the latest Fund grantees have been announced! Even in what feels like a difficult moment for reporting, let this be some light. Lift each other up. âïž
www.iwmf.org/programs/kim...
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Kim Wall Memorial Fund - IWMF
“We can never get Kim back, but we can see to it that her spirit and will live on, and inspire other young journalists to go out in the world and find the stories. More than ever, we need brave ...
https://www.iwmf.org/programs/kim-wall-memorial-fund/
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Just how massive can a star get? Pretty danged massive... but it depends on when you look. A thing I wrote for Scientiifc American, just like I do every Friday!
www.scientificamerican.com/article/what...
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Whatâs the most massive star in the universe?
Just how big can a star become? The answer depends on when in cosmic history youâre asking the question
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/whats-the-most-massive-star-in-the-universe/
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If you, like me, have never really thought about your thymus, new research demands your attention! This little known organ may be vital to longevity. Read why in
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This overlooked organ may be more vital for longevity than scientists realized
The role of the thymus in our long-term immunity and health is poorly understood. A new study suggests we need to pay attention
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/this-overlooked-organ-may-be-more-vital-for-longevity-than-scientists/
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Listening to the Jonathan Haidts of the world, it's easy to get sucked into the idea that kids today are not ok. But the (admittedly sparse) evidence doesn't back that up: by many measures, kids are actually doing better now. Read why in
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The kids are all right
Surprising studies show young people are doing better than previous generations in many ways
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-kids-are-all-right/
3 months ago
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Tanya Lewis
3 months ago
A federal judge temporarily blocked RFK's efforts to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule and appoint new ACIP members,
@clairehcameron.bsky.social
reports :
www.scientificamerican.com/article/rfk-...
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Judge temporarily blocks key parts of RFK, Jr.âs effort to overhaul U.S. childhood vaccines
A federal judge on Monday issued a stay on the CDCâs move to reduce the number of routinely recommended childhood vaccines
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rfk-jr-s-efforts-to-overhaul-u-s-childhood-vaccines-temporarily-blocked/
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3 months ago
Author
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has spent decades exploring what it means to be human. In his new book A World Appears, he takes on one of the biggest questions in science and philosophy: what consciousness isâor isnât. Hear more:
www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/epis...
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3 months ago
Satellites are wonders of modern technology that have improved all of our lives. But having more than a million of them in orbit could destroy our view of the heavens and seriously damage our planet
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Donât let mega-constellation-building billionaires steal your night sky
Satellites are wonders of modern technology that have improved all of our lives. But having more than a million of them in orbit could destroy our view of the heavens and seriously damage our planet
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rampant-growth-of-satellite-mega-constellations-could-ruin-the-night-sky/
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Are you conscious? Are you...sure? I asked Michael Pollan, author of WHEN THE WORLD APPEARS, how he knew if I was conscious and when we'll know if AI is conscious. Check out our conversation here đ§
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Michael Pollan probes the mystery of consciousness in new book
Michael Pollan dives into the scientific and philosophical puzzles of consciousness, from brain biology to AI and beyond
https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/is-ai-conscious-michael-pollan-weighs-in-on-the-debate/
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We spoke to
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about consciousness, AI, and why when another conscious being actually does come our way, we might have no idea. Now on
@sciam.bsky.social
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Michael Pollan explains why AI will never replicate human consciousness
Michael Pollan tells Scientific American why the science of consciousness may ultimately be too subject to our own conscious minds to crack
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/michael-pollan-explains-why-ai-will-never-replicate-human-consciousness/
3 months ago
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3 months ago
The U.S. has reported more than 1,000 measles cases in 2026âand we're just two months into the year. That's nearly half of all the cases reported in 2025. And public health experts say it's a sign that the U.S. has likely lost its measles elimination status. My reporting for
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The U.S. just surpassed a grim measles milestone
As the U.S. officially breaks 1,000 measles cases in 2026, experts say that the rate of infections is accelerating much faster this year than it did in years past
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/u-s-officially-surpasses-1-000-cases-of-measles-in-2026/
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This announcement was NOT on my bingo card!
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3 months ago
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Lee Billings
4 months ago
Now on
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: Whatâs behind Trumpâs order to declassify U.S. government documents about aliens and UFOs? How are scientists actually searching for ET? What happens next? Hereâs what some real experts have to say.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/trum...
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Trumpâs order to release evidence for aliens obscures the scientific search for extraterrestrial life
The president on Thursday ordered the release of federal files related to UFOs and aliens, although no evidence of extraterrestrials visiting Earth is known to exist
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trumps-order-to-release-evidence-for-aliens-obscures-the-scientific-search/
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4 months ago
FDA backtracks and agrees to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after all.
@clairehcameron.bsky.social
explains on
@sciam.bsky.social
www.scientificamerican.com/article/fda-...
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FDA agrees to review Moderna mRNA flu vaccine in dramatic reversal
After initially rejecting Modernaâs application for review, the FDA will now consider the companyâs mRNA flu shot
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fda-agrees-to-review-moderna-mrna-flu-vaccine-in-dramatic-reversal/
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Extremely important and critical science.
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âSmart underwearâ could help unlock secrets of human flatulence
An intrepid team of scientists has created âsmart underwearâ to measure human flatulence in a bid to better understand our farts
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-often-does-the-average-person-fart-scientists-built-a-device-to-find-out/
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