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Craig Venter

In his final interview, the "swashbuckling" geneticist pointed the way for science

Tonima Tasmin Ananna

Understanding the behavior of supermassive black holes

Adam Bowman

Clocking the electrical messages between neurons using fluorescence

July/August 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago

Natural fission reactor uncovered; geometry of soap bubbles

Mark Kelly

On steering the path forward for research and innovation

Atul Gawande

On reclaiming America's edge in research and public health

Samagya Banskota

Using viruslike particles to deliver therapies safely and effectively

Elizabeth Blackburn

On fighting for truth, inclusion and the next generation of scientists

Alan Lightman on his childhood in science

The story of the author's extremely early career

Science crossword: Looking to the future

Play this crossword inspired by the July/August 2026 issue of Scientific American

U.S. scientists are being lured abroad—and they aren't looking back

The great American brain drain could define science for a generation

Math Puzzle: Go to great lengths

Find the lengths of the sides of the square in this math puzzle

Here’s how big the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo might be

Scientists have modeled the potential size of this current outbreak, which some experts think could become one of the worst Ebola epidemics on record

US Limits on Anthropic Fable AI Could Hurt Cybersecurity

Fable 5 was built to help with advanced cybersecurity work. Its sudden shutdown highlights a dilemma at the heart of AI security: the same tools can aid both defenders and attackers

Could the keto diet help treat anorexia, schizophrenia and depression?

Early research suggests that some mental health conditions could stem from metabolic disorders. If so, the findings could change how we treat mental illness