Scientific American

We live in a world where the sharing of misinformation is rampant. How do we combat this epidemic?

China not only has the world’s largest population and looks set to become the largest economy—it also wants to lead the world when it comes to AI.

Scientists are using CRISPR to create smart materials that change their form on command.

Opinion: Peak emotional experiences are the most meaningful ones in our lives.

Two new vaccines are in development for Lyme disease, but it has taken researchers two decades to get this close.

Self-uncertainty motivates people to seek out stronger group identification as well as leadership preferences that can encourage confirmation bias and populism.

New research finds connections between ocean temperatures and tornado activity.

Opinion: Consumers have been told that dietary fish oil supplements promote heart health. But this conventional thinking is not supported by the science.