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Scientific American

Scientific American

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More than 4 million people watched Argentina’s deep-sea expedition in 2025. Now, scientists have identified 57 new marine species from its discoveries. In a two-week workshop, 20 researchers from Latin America and Europe also identified five new genera, including a sea cucumber nicknamed “Loki” for its horn-like appendages. Credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute #marinelife #marinebiology #biology #ocean Vastgezet
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Astrophotographer Lucie McCormick captured this drone-based timelapse from the air near Arauzo de Torre, Spain, on August 12, 2026. Skygazers have been captivated by the 2026 total solar eclipse, the first of its kind to pass over Europe in some three decades. #solareclipse #space #astronomy Vastgezet
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Our staff reviewers were forced to make some tough decisions...what would your choices be? Participants: Brianne Kane, Emma Gometz, Sarah Lewin Frasier, Sam Macdonald, Marta Hill, Jennifer Hackett Editor: Kelso Harper #thisorthat #BookTok #sciamsummerreading#readingchallenge #bookish Vastgezet
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Scientific American is thrilled to announce that Allison Parshall, our associate editor for mind and brain, won the Silver Award in the Magazine category of the 2026 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards for her feature “Why consciousness is the hardest problem in science.” At the link in our bio, read Parshall’s compelling reporting on why the stakes for understanding consciousness have never been higher.
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Scientific American Travel invites you on an extraordinary journey to witness one of nature’s most remarkable phenomena—the annual monarch butterfly migration in the mountains of central Mexico. This expertly guided experience blends natural wonder with cultural discovery, taking you from Mexico City’s rich artistic heritage to the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, enjoy hands-on culinary experiences, immersive ecological learning with local experts and encounters with Mexico’s enduring traditions. Space is limited. Book now at the link in our bio! 🔗
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SciAm reporter Jackie Flynn Mogensen recently heard a cat fart for the first time. 🐈 💨  It sent her on a quest to learn why dogs are so often associated with passing gas while cats hardly seem to toot at all. Learn more at the link in our bio. 🔗
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For decades, Cova de la Font Major has been a tourist destination in northeastern Spain. Despite all the visitors who have passed through the cave, only now are archaeologists revealing its secret: hundreds of stunning ice age rock engravings, including a rare depiction of a bear. Learn more at the link in our bio. 🔗
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Here’s what happened this week in science, from the polar vortex to paleo lighting.  Want the latest in science news right in your inbox? Subscribe to Today in Science at sciam.com/newsletters.  Image credits: ABC News (Australia), TikTok users alishab. woods, chicagonuggies, matt.jwood, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center #sciencenews #news #space #cybersecurity #health
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Can anyone control AI? Tech journalist Kevin Roose takes us inside the race to build increasingly powerful systems and the debate over what comes next. Listen to the full Science Quickly episode at the link in our bio. #podcast #AI
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Experience the wonder of scientific discovery, from the tiniest details to the biggest questions, with our free daily newsletter, hosted by Andrea Gawrylewski, chief newsletter editor. Sign up at the link in our bio! 🔗
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One of the greatest mysteries of life is whether we are alone in the cosmos. 👽 The laws of probability suggest we aren’t, but despite centuries of searching, we have never seen any clear evidence of life beyond our planet. Still, the world’s religious leaders are already formulating how they would respond to extraterrestrial life—and some have more interesting approaches than others. Learn more at the link in our bio. 🔗
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The 2026 midterm elections are finally here, and as the results roll in on Tuesday night and through this week, scientists will be watching closely. That’s because the results could influence the very foundations of U.S. science, from funding decisions to data center expansion to research agency budgets. Those foundations have been rocked by the second Trump administration. Since 2025 the government has sought to redirect grant money toward artificial intelligence, technology, and nuclear energy and has reduced funding for climate, health and social science projects. The administration has repeatedly proposed mass cuts to NASA and National Science Foundation budgets and has laid off thousands of federal workers, including researchers. At the same time, universities have come under federal investigation, while the number of international students and early-career researchers has been limited by new visa rules. Amid all this, the administration has also sought to discredit vaccines, slash climate regulations and pull the U.S. back from global collaborations in science. “This election's critical,” says Gretchen Goldman, president and CEO of the Union of Concerned Scientists. “It will determine a lot of what happens next, especially with this administration and their actions." Read more at the link in our bio. 🔗
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The rete ovarii is having a moment online. But what exactly is this long-forgotten part of female reproductive anatomy? Here's why we know so little about the rete ovarii and the possibilities for future research into its function. 🎤: Marta Hill #reteovarii #womenshealth #femaleanatomy
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Newsletter editor Emma Gometz is back with a SPOOKY roundup of this week’s science stories.  You can get the latest science news right in your inbox by subscribing to Today in Science at sciam.com/newsletters.  Credit: Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, Storyblocks, Shutterstock #sciencenews #stem
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Happy Halloween! What does your favorite vampire say about you? Listen to Science Quickly to learn how vampires date back to tuberculosis outbreaks in the 18th and 19th centuries and went on to become modern-day sexy pop culture icons. Full episode at the link in our bio. 🤳: Rachel Feltman 🎞️: Dipen Maharjan
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