South American bat rediscovered after a century
The Strange Big-eared Brown Bat, Histiotus alienus, was first described by science in 1916, by the British zoologist Oldfield Thomas. The description of the species was based on a single specimen captured in Joinville, Paraná, in southern Brazil......»»
New study sheds light on lily toxicity in cats—outpatient treatment may be viable option
A study published recently in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association has revealed new insights into the treatment of cats exposed to toxic lilies, offering hope for pet owners facing this common household hazard......»»
American Axle sells assets in India to Bharat Forge
AAM is focusing its growth on combustion, hybrid and fully electric passenger vehicles, divesting its commercial axle business in India......»»
US tentatively awards Washington flights to Delta, United, American
US tentatively awards Washington flights to Delta, United, American.....»»
DNA confirms these 19th-century lions ate humans
“Tsavo Man-Eaters” killed dozens of people in late 1890s, including Kenya-Uganda Railway workers. For several months in 1898, a pair of male lions turned the Tsavo region of K.....»»
After Hurricane Milton, Get Ready for Mold
Thousands may now be at risk of mold-related illnesses following this year's hurricanes in the American South......»»
Nanoparticle therapy offers new hope for prostate cancer patients
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. A recent study, conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia, Mount Sinai, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas and others, has demonstrated th.....»»
South MS restaurant temporarily closing after fire. ‘We’re going to come back stronger’
South MS restaurant temporarily closing after fire. ‘We’re going to come back stronger’.....»»
DNA confirms these 19th century lions ate humans
“Tsavo Man-Eaters” killed dozens of people in late 1890s, including Kenya-Uganda Railway workers. For several months in 1898, a pair of male lions turned the Tsavo region of K.....»»
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander People Need Better Health Data
Separating medical data from culturally distinct Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) groups can improve health outcomes.....»»
Fossil Human Ancestor ‘Lucy’ Remains Pivotal 50 Years after Discovery
Half a century after its discovery, this iconic fossil remains central to our understanding of human origins.....»»
Contributors to Scientific American’s November 2024 Issue
Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories.....»»
Readers Respond to the June 2024 Issue
Letters to the editors for the June 2024 issue of Scientific American.....»»
Science Crossword: Girl With Kaleidoscope Eyes
Play this crossword inspired by the November 2024 issue of Scientific American.....»»
Flying Conservationists Teach Endangered Birds to Migrate
Inspired by a classic movie, conservationists are teaching endangered Northern Bald Ibises to fly south for the winter.....»»
They Say There’s Never Been a Man Like Donald Trump in American Politics. But There Was—and We Should Learn From Him.
They Say There’s Never Been a Man Like Donald Trump in American Politics. But There Was—and We Should Learn From Him......»»
A South Korean adoptee needed answers about the past. She got them — just not the ones she wanted
A South Korean adoptee needed answers about the past. She got them — just not the ones she wanted.....»»
MechWarrior 5: Clans review: Thrilling mech game delivers 31st-century storytelling
MechWarrior 5: Clans combines impressive storytelling with outstanding mission design to create one of the best games the 31st Century has seen......»»
Fossil unearthed in Brazil is 237-million-year-old sister-group to Dinosauria
Paleontologist Rodrigo Temp Muller with Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, working with colleagues in Brazil, has confirmed the finding of one of the oldest dinosauromorph fossils ever uncovered in South America......»»
Fossil pollen reveals history of Southern Hemisphere Westerlies
In Bergen, Maaike Zwier analyzed pollen in sediment cores from lakes on Kerguelen Islands and South Georgia. In this way, she can say something about the local climate going back almost 12,000 years. The study is published in the journal Quaternary S.....»»
From Northern Germany to Italy in five days: Tiny transmitters provide insights into precise migration routes of bats
Some bat species are among the world champions of seasonal migration in the animal kingdom. Leisler's bat, for example, which weighs between 12 and 22 grams, flies from central or Eastern Europe to the Mediterranean every late summer—and back in sp.....»»