Daylight Saving Time and Early School Start Times Cost The Economy Billions
The current system of daylight saving time and early school start times wastes billions while causing more car accidents, workplace injuries and health issues
‘Stand Up for Science’ Rallies Will Protest Trump Attacks on Research
Amid President Donald Trump’s attacks on government scientists and science funding, researchers are arranging rallies to “Stand Up for Science” in Washington, D.C., and nationwide on March 7
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Why It’s Important to Talk about Race with Children
Children start learning about race and racism as early as preschool. Talking about race early, however difficult, will help them become more antiracist
Health and Safety Agency Purged “Diversity” Documents, but They Weren’t about DEI
OSHA webpages removed for containing the word “diversity” had no relation to gender or racial diversity
National Science Foundation Mass Firings Go Beyond Trump’s Orders, Sparking Outrage
At an emotional meeting, NSF officials announced layoffs for about 10 percent of their workforce and warned of more firings to come
A Fascinating Sparrow, Aha! Moments and Local Flowers
Astronomers search for missing planets, a salty food movement takes hold, and it may be time to redefine the second
Readers Respond to the November 2024 Issue
Letters to the editors for the November 2024 issue of Scientific American
March 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
Color blindness; the end of fire
Contributors to Scientific American’s March 2025 Issue
Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories
Science Crossword: Creative Bursts
Play this crossword inspired by the March 2025 issue of Scientific American
Poem: ‘(origins, positrons)’
Science in meter and verse
Immigration Fuels Innovation in Science to Make the U.S. More Competitive
The U.S. will need more than one million STEM workers in the next 10 years to stay competitive. Immigrants are critical to that future