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NASA Webb Uncovers Unusual Galaxy Shaped by Cosmic Collision

Science & Nature In new images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to celebrate its fourth science anniversary, a familiar galaxy transforms into something...

Researchers in Switzerland invent a new type of pixel

Science & Nature Pixels either control light or analyze it. This one does both. The post Researchers in Switzerland invent a new type of pixel...

Farewell, atom-smashing Large Hadron Collider

Science & Nature After 18 years of discovery, it's goodbye LHC and hello High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider. The post Farewell, atom-smashing Large Hadron Collider appeared...

Scientific production in the era of large language models | Science

Science & Nature With the production process rapidly evolving, science policy must consider how institutions could evolve...Read MoreLloyd Drews

The biggest scientific breakthroughs of the last 25 years—and a few to watch

Science & Nature From decoding the human genome to exploring the universe, science has made huge strides in the 21st century.Read More@NatGeo

5 Books Scientific American Recommends for August

August 30, 2025 5 min read Turn the Page on Summer: August’s Essential Book Picks Check out this collection of nonfiction and fiction books recommended by Scientific American By Brianne Kane edited by Andrea Gawrylewski UnitoneVector/Getty Images The dog days of summer have been nipping at our heels this August: the humidity has been oppressive

Scientific objectivity is a myth — here’s why

Science & Nature Cultural ideas are inextricably entwined with the people who do science, the questions they ask, the assumptions they hold and the...

Semler Scientific Investors Cheered by New Hire, Lofty Bitcoin Acquisition Goals

Semler Scientific Investors Cheered by New Hire, Lofty Bitcoin Acquisition Goals The company's roughed-up shares are higher by 14% in a down market following the late-Thursday announcements. Updated Jun 20, 2025, 6:44 p.m. Published Jun 20, 2025, 5:12 p.m. Semler Scientific (SMLR) has hired Joe Burnett to the newly created position of director of Bitcoin strategy. Alongside

180 Years of Scientific American Means 180-Degree Turns in Science—Here Are Some of the Wildest Ones

Science & Nature In honor of SciAm’s 180th birthday, we’re spotlighting the biggest “wait, what?” moments in science history...Read MoreTami Kucera

The Scientific Debate over Colossal’s ‘De-extinct’ Dire Wolves

Science & Nature Colossal Biosciences bold announcements about its project to replicate dire wolf traits have drawn criticism from many scientists, but the billion-dollar...

US disregards scientific consensus on race | Science

Science & Nature HomeScienceVol. 389, No. 6757US disregards scientific consensus on raceBack To Vol. 389, No. 6757 Full accessLetter Share on US disregards scientific...

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