Hugh Everett, creator of this radical idea during a drunken debate more than 60 years ago, died before he could see his theory gain widespread popularity Over several rounds of sherry late...
A closer look at body fat: Where does it come from, why do we need it, what are the best ways to burn it off, and where the heck does it go? Body fat, or the more technical term adipocytes (adipo...
You put raw meat into the freezer and a couple of months later it appears cooked. What’s going on? Joe writes: “I just came across some steaks in the freezer and parts of them look as if ...
Slow-onset climate impacts could displace 140 million in their own countries by 2050 As the sea creeps steadily inland in countries such as Bangladesh, and as dwindling rains put already marginal farm...
Facebook faces the dilemma of losing trust and even users in the aftermath of the Cambridge Analytica data leak. Jefferson Graham reports. SAN FRANCISCO — Before turning in for the night, Katie ...
Encapsulated pancreatic cells offer possible new diabetes treatment. In patients suffering from Type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks the pancreas, eventually leaving patients without the abil...
Once you understand why all these tech companies so desperately want you to adore their assistants, the push for a “smart” everything suddenly makes a lot more sense. With Apple’s...
This month, my Scientific American column tackles the new era of vertical video—videos shot and viewed as tall, thin rectangles, suitable for smartphone screens without having to turn them. It...
Everyone knows that history’s great mathematicians were all men—but everybody is wrong From the profound revelations of the shape of space to the furthest explorations reachable by im...
Systems that offer reminders and assistance are creating “monitored independence” Nancy Delano, 80, of Denver has no plans to slow down anytime soon. She still drives to movies, plays and di...