Where are all the aliens? A new book explores possible answers
Seven Rasmussen, an astrobiologist and author of the new book Cloudy with a Chance of Starships, gives readers a tour of the astonishing science behind modern searches for alien life
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This sci‑fi twist on Moby-Dick will blow your mind
Alexis Hall reimagines Melville’s classic with space whales, AI intrigue and a bold queer twist that launches Moby-Dick into an entirely new sci‑fi universe
The real science (and the fun fiction) behind Project Hail Mary
The author of the novel Project Hail Mary breaks down aliens, anxiety and the process of bringing his story to the screen
Is AI conscious? Michael Pollan weighs in on the debate
Michael Pollan dives into the scientific and philosophical puzzles of consciousness, from brain biology to AI and beyond
Into the Clear Blue Sky Offers Hope for Our Climate Future
An interview with Rob Jackson about ending climate colonialism, inspiring polluter-pay policies and taking a path to a cleaner climate
4 Nonfiction Books Scientific American Recommended In June
Here's a collection of exclusive book recommendations, from slithering snakes to a river's impact, for your summer reading lists, curated by Scientific American
What Hoppers got dam right about beavers
How do scientists actually study beavers? How do beavers build dams? And what is “beaver butt juice”?
Ryan Gosling talks Project Hail Mary, hopeful science fiction and the challenge of portraying zero g
Ryan Gosling plays a science teacher turned (reluctant) astronaut in the upcoming film adaptation of Project Hail Mary, a science fiction novel by author Andy Weir
Nonfiction and Fiction Summer Reading Recommendations from Scientific American
If you’re seeking a summer read, Scientific American has some fantastic fiction and notable nonfiction to recommend.
Go Ahead, Write in the Margins—It’s Good for Your Brain
Annotating the margins of books is an important part of deep reading and has a long legacy of merit in both science and literature