Science

Does venting actually help you cool off, or does it just add fuel to the fire? Social psychologist Jennifer Parlamis busts common myths about...

Aug 10, 2025In this episode, we’re joined by Troy Hunt, Australian online security consultant, creator of Have I Been Pwned, and one of the world’s leading voices...

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman.Experimental archaeology takes a hands-on approach to understanding the past. Instead of just studying ancient...

Drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) have transformed the management of obesity. Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, these medications have shown remarkable efficacy in promoting substantial...

Astronomers have identified what could be a new supermassive black hole, and with an estimated mass 36 billion times that of the sun, it...