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.....»»
In Patagonia, more snow could protect glaciers from melt—but only if greenhouse gas are curbed emissions soon
In an era of dwindling glaciers, Southern Patagonia has managed to hold on to a surprising amount of its ice. But, a new study in Scientific Reports from INSTAAR postdoc Matthias Troch suggests that this protective effect might be pushed up against i.....»»
‘Give our film a chance:’ Kraven the Hunter director addresses Sony’s Spider-Man Universe failures
Kraven the Hunter's director pleads with fans to give his upcoming comic book movie starring the popular Spider-Man villain a chance......»»
Journals co-publish call to action for collaborative microbiological research to combat climate change
Researchers and 14 scientific journals worldwide are calling on governments and industry to take coordinated action to collaboratively counter climate change by harnessing microbiological research. They propose six areas of action that promise quick.....»»
Oldies but goodies: Study shows why elderly animals offer crucial scientific insights
A new study on aging in the animal kingdom has highlighted how urgently Earth's oldest and wisest creatures must be protected, with knowledge and environmental stability lost due to human intervention......»»
Establishing a general theory of metal-support interaction: AI-driven advances in catalysis
How can artificial intelligence (AI) help accelerate scientific discovery based on vast amounts of experimental data? A new study by Prof. Li Weixue's team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Scienc.....»»
Red squirrels are very flexible in shifting their daily routines to avoid urban threats, researchers find
Scientific investigations before and during the COVID-19 lockdown in Berlin in 2020 show that urban red squirrels are extremely flexible in adjusting their diurnal activities to the presence of humans, domestic dogs, domestic cats, and predators such.....»»
Daniel Craig and Luca Guadagnino might just make a Sgt. Rock movie for DC Studios
After collaborating on A24's Queer, James Bond actor Daniel Craig and director Luca Guadagnino are in talks to reunite for the DC Studios movie Sgt. Rock......»»
Photon qubits challenge AI, enabling more accurate quantum computing without error-correction techniques
In an era where AI and data are driving the scientific revolution, quantum computing technology is emerging as another game-changer in the development of new drugs and new materials......»»
NASA"s Swift reaches 20th anniversary in improved pointing mode
After two decades in space, NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is performing better than ever thanks to a new operational strategy implemented earlier this year. The spacecraft has made great scientific strides in the years since scientists dreame.....»»
New model sheds light on groundwater declines by linking irrigation decisions and groundwater use
Sustainable rates of groundwater withdrawal in Oregon's Harney Basin were surpassed 20 years prior to the time declining groundwater levels were generally recognized, a new analysis found......»»
SpaceX just got exactly what it wanted from the FAA for Texas Starship launches
"All pertinent conditions and requirements of the prior approval have been met." A day after SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for the sixth time, the company received good news.....»»
Researchers discover the essential role of light in the organization of retinal cells
New work from the laboratory of Michel Cayouette, Director of the Cellular Neurobiology Research Unit at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the Université de Montréal, reveals for the first t.....»»
Curiosity, images, and scientific exploration: New book by physicist explores remarkable phenomena
When we gaze at nature's remarkable phenomena, we might feel a mix of awe, curiosity, and determination to understand what we are looking at. That is certainly a common response for MIT's Alan Lightman, a trained physicist and prolific author of book.....»»
Study finds CEOs" decisions can be haunted by memories of past recessions
The economy, we're often reminded, is cyclical. But we all hope our careers won't be. That means those of us who make it to the very top—CEOs, for instance—may be unduly influenced by memories of prior economic go-rounds......»»
Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says
Human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 miles per hour (29 kilometers per hour) stronger in the last six years, a new scientific study found Wednesday......»»
"Final Fantasy XIV Mobile" brings epic adventures to your iPhone
Lightspeed Studios and Square Enix are bringing the critically acclaimed MMORPG "Final Fantasy XIV" to mobile, letting players embark on the epic Eorzean adventure on their iPhone.Final Fantasy XIVNaoki Yoshida, producer and director of Final Fantasy.....»»
Léon: The Professional at 30: Is this classic action flick too cringey to enjoy today?
Director Luc Besson's Léon: The Professional elevated Jean Reno and made Natalie Portman a star. It also has some very questionable moments 30 years later......»»
Everything we know about Control 2
The Remedy universe is in full force now and the next chapter is Control 2. Let's dive deep into this strange world to find every detail we can about this game......»»
Readers Respond to the July/August 2024 Issue
Letters to the editors for the July/August 2024 issue of Scientific American.....»»
Contributors to Scientific American’s December 2024 Issue
Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories.....»»