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Scotland plans to focus on investing in renewables as nuclear fusion and small modular reactors (SMRs) remain “unproven technology”, a Scottish Minister has said. The Scottish National Party (SNP), the…

WASHINGTON — Varda Space Industries on March 30 launched its sixth reentry capsule carrying U.S. government-funded experiments designed to operate under the extreme conditions of hypersonic flight. The W-6 mission…

March 30, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm James Cameron explains why he is so enchanted by bees James Cameron tells Scientific American how his latest documentary…

A Rutgers astrophysicist is helping investigate a strange cosmic event that has left astronomers searching for answers. At the center of the mystery is an unusually powerful explosion in space…

NASA is making its final preparations to launch its Artemis II rocket on a historic crewed flight around the moon. Artemis II’s mission management team will make a final decision…

Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. You’re listening to our weekly science news roundup. Let’s start off in space. [CLIP: Sound of…

March 30, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm These snakes steal poison from their prey—here’s how they know they have enough Snakes that gain poisons from eating…

Just a few minutes of vigorous physical activity each day may significantly lower the chances of developing several major diseases, including arthritis, heart disease, and dementia, according to research published…

From the moment Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon in 1969, the dream of venturing further into the solar system has never really gone away. While Artemis II is…

Starting a family beyond Earth could be more challenging than expected. New research from Adelaide University shows that sperm struggle to navigate in low gravity, suggesting that gravity plays a…

Just a splash of the non-Newtonian, please Jack Andersen/Getty Images The physics of plant-based milks is strange. Researchers are only now beginning to understand it, and they hope that doing…

Black holes are weird. You heard it here first. But really, they’re even more bizarre than most of us realize. They warp space. They warp time. They can spin so…

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Many different factors play into your risk of a heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, and a lot of them involve lifestyle choices most people can do something about –…

Messenger RNA, or mRNA, vaccine technology burst onto the scene early in the COVID pandemic, leaving many people playing catch-up on the science behind the advance. Within the first six…

What’s good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. A first-of-its-kind study in twins found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve memory…

A new preclinical study has identified a gene therapy that directly targets pain-processing areas in the brain while avoiding the addiction risks linked to narcotic drugs. The findings could offer…

In a world where utility rates are rising faster than inflation, one Dallas teen is working on a nearly limitless energy source for the future.  It sounds like the promotion…

A strange chunk of metal that lay hidden in the soil for thousands of years may shed new light on one of the most mysterious cultures in ancient China. The…

March 29, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm NASA astronauts are counting down to the Artemis II moon launch NASA is targeting April 1 to launch a…

A new study in The Lancet Digital Health suggests the brain can respond to stroke in a surprising way. Researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics…

Martin Scorsese loves to depict a real-life story that, when translated to the screen, seems unbelievable. The Wolf of Wall Street was originally a gonzo financial thriller, but under Scorsese’s…

Static electricity is so commonplace that it can come across as simple. Rub a balloon against your head, and the transfer of charges will make your hair stand on end….

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › In a remarkable feat of scientific innovation, 12-year-old Aidan McMillan from Dallas, Texas has built a working nuclear fusion reactor, making him…

A new study led by researchers at Swansea University suggests that the way teenagers eat could influence their mental health. The team also lays out a detailed plan for future…

Jeremy Hansen grew up in a world with no Canadian astronauts. Soon, he’ll become the first person from his country to fly around the moon. Jeremy Hansen, then a Royal…

WASHINGTON — Starfish Space has changed plans for a docking demonstration mission after its original partner backed out. In a March 26 statement, Starfish said it changed the destination for…

March 27, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm NASA spots comet reversing its spin in a first for science In 2017 NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope zoomed in…

Pulsar Fusion has announced that it has achieved first plasma in its Sunbird exhaust test system. This might lay the foundation for space travel, solving an issue that has plagued…