When exfoliation kills
Microbeads used in many skin products are polluting the Great Lakes and directly harming marine life
Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 4:00 PM UTCBusiness Scientific American
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Can money buy happiness after all?
Scholars argue that how you spend is just as important as how much you spend
Thursday, Jun 27, 2013 5:23 PM UTCBusiness Scientific American
Video game offers first (semi-)plausible zombie apocalypse
In "The Last of Us," humanity is all but wiped out by a parasitic fungus. The scenario isn't entirely far-fetched
Wednesday, Jun 26, 2013 6:04 PM UTCTechnology Scientific American
Did natural selection wipe out Darwin’s frog?
An unusual Chilean species discovered by the naturalist in 1834 appears to have vanished
Thursday, Jun 20, 2013 6:50 PM UTCNews Scientific American, Darwin
Billion-dollar bioterror detection program under new scrutiny
An early warning alert system designed to sniff out airborne threats is being reviewed by a House subcommittee
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 6:57 PM UTCTechnology Scientific American, bioterror
China pilots programs to meet carbon targets
Cities across the country are imposing emissions limits on companies ranging from power plants to airport operators
Monday, Jun 17, 2013 6:21 PM UTCSocial Scientific American, China
How our brains separate empathy from disgust
An injured rat, and our responses to it, offers clues to the adaptive nature of human behavior
Monday, Jun 17, 2013 5:39 PM UTCSocial Scientific American, rats
Supreme Court rejects patents on 2 naturally occurring genes
The ruling could lead to cheaper tests for individuals who may be at increased risk of developing cancer
Friday, Jun 14, 2013 12:05 AM UTCTechnology Scientific American
What your brain won’t let you see
New research reaffirms our minds are riddled with unconscious biases and stereotypes
Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 3:26 PM UTCTechnology Scientific American, Cornell
Chimpanzees may finally gain full government protection
Federal wildlife agency is making a bid to categorize captive-born chimps as "endangered" rather than "threatened"
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 4:30 PM UTCLife Scientific American
Thomas Drake: The NSA will come after him with everything they’ve got
The former whistle-blower explains surveillance algorithms and Edward Snowden's future job prospects
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 4:36 PM UTCTechnology Scientific American
Surgical masks for Ramadan? New virus has pandemic potential
World health experts worry pilgrimage will spark global health crisis if Saudi Arabia stays mum about MERS virus
Monday, Jun 10, 2013 6:32 PM UTCNews Scientific American
Paleo diet is half-baked
Basic biology dictates that there's no way we can eat exactly like our hunter–gatherer ancestors VIDEO
Sunday, Jun 9, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 60Social Video, Scientific American
Honey bees’ greatest threat?
Modern agricultural practices -- monoculture, specifically -- have led to a 30 percent decline in colonies yearly VIDEO
Friday, Jun 7, 2013 6:27 PM UTCBusiness Video, Scientific American, bees
Misery may be vital to our mental health
New research suggests that experiencing negative emotions is good for our long-term well-being
Thursday, Jun 6, 2013 1:58 PM UTCLife Scientific American
Don’t bug out, but your food is covered in insects
Most food products contain FDA-approved levels of wings and thoraces -- and the UN says they're good for you!
Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 9:24 PM UTCLife Scientific American, insects
Does finding your spouse online lead to a stronger marriage?
A new study reveals that couples who meet on the web report a higher rate of marital satisfaction
Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 3:30 PM UTCTechnology Scientific American
James Cameron: We’re still living in an age of exploration
The director and deep sea explorer reflects on his voyage to Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench
Friday, May 31, 2013 4:12 PM UTCTechnology Scientific American
Where does identity come from?
A neuroscience experiment attempts to settle an ancient philosophical question. The tentative answer? Get out more
Thursday, May 30, 2013 6:39 PM UTCTechnology Scientific American, Mice
Three tips for training your mind to eat healthier
Research shows that subconscious feelings of uncertainty or anxiety can affect our food choices
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:06 PM UTCSocial Scientific American
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