Fruit flies: Summer pests or scientific marvel?
Fly-swatting season is here. No sooner will you place your fresh strawberries on the kitchen counter than will the first fruit fly arrive. It won't take long for a platoon of Drosophila buddies to be hovering about the spoils......»»
Moral Judgments May Shift with the Seasons
Certain values carry more weight in spring and autumn than in summer and winter.....»»
Titan submersible"s scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive
Titan submersible"s scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive.....»»
Methane is pitched as a climate villain—could changing how we think about it make it a savior?
Surging methane emissions put our ability to meet Paris agreement climate targets in jeopardy. But a timely new book presents the scientific, policy and technological challenges and solutions for achieving rapid climate gains by addressing this once.....»»
X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission unveils black hole and supernova remnant surroundings
The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) has revealed the structure, motion and temperature of the material around a supermassive black hole and in a supernova remnant in unprecedented detail. Astronomers presented the first scientific resu.....»»
Study reveals gender gap in ecology research
Women working in the field of ecology contribute overproportionately to research output, as shown by a recent study that reveals facets of gender bias in the context of scientific publications that have received little attention until now......»»
Q&A: Public opinion research in changing times
Between the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Biden dropping out of the race and Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, this past summer was unlike any other period in the 2024 presidential race. But the faculty, staff, an.....»»
New on Disney+: October 2024
Disney+ has an exciting month of new releases in store for subscribers. Whether you are looking for new original shows taking place in the Marvel … The post New on Disney+: October 2024 appeared first on BGR. Disney+ has an exciting.....»»
How humans are affecting the Northern Hemisphere"s wind patterns
The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record and, unfortunately, this came as no surprise. Summers have been getting hotter and drier around the world, including in the Northern Hemisphere, leading to intense droughts and heat waves in North America.....»»
This Oscar-winning movie quietly influenced Christopher Nolan and the MCU
From Christopher Nolan to the Marvel Universe, our contemporary storytellers keep going back to the example set by this Oscar-winning 1984 movie. But why?.....»»
Agatha All Along review: a witchy romp that’s Marvel’s best show in years
Agatha All Along is Marvel's best show in years. But does it live up to its own potential?.....»»
What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record
Summer 2024 was officially the Northern Hemisphere's hottest on record. In the United States, fierce heat waves seemed to hit somewhere almost every day......»»
Summer 2024 Was the Hottest Ever Measured, Beating Last Year
The year 2024 could easily shape up to be the hottest ever measured, climate scientists say.....»»
Contributors to Scientific American’s October 2024 Issue
Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories.....»»
Readers Respond to the May 2024 Issue
Letters to the editors for the May 2024 issue of Scientific American.....»»
Science Crossword: Cosmic Goals
Play this crossword inspired by the October 2024 issue of Scientific American.....»»
Scientific American makes presidential endorsement for only the second time in its 179-year history
Scientific American makes presidential endorsement for only the second time in its 179-year history.....»»
When will Deadpool & Wolverine be released digitally?
Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine will premiere on Disney Plus only after it finishes its glorious theatrical run and releases digitally. The latter is a key … The post When will Deadpool & Wolverine be released digitally? appeared first on B.....»»
In French Polynesia, boom in whale-based tourism sparks concern
A giant whale stole the show at the Summer Olympic Games, shooting out of the water as athletes competed in women's surfing semi-finals on the French Pacific island of Tahiti last month......»»
Study discovers that fruit flies" visual navigation tactics differ by environment
The fruit flies that hover around the apples on your counter have to navigate a cluttered environment to find that food, from the built environment and vegetation around your house to the objects in your kitchen. Desert fruit flies, not so much......»»
The best techs to research in Frostpunk 2
Progress is not without cost, and this concept is always prevalent in . As the Steward, you have to appease and placate disparate factions, while also thinking of the best ways to move forward with scientific breakthroughs. Some of these will eventua.....»»