Scientific American – Politicised Science News, Articles and Misinformation.
Texas Measles Outbreak Nears 100 Cases, Raising Concerns About Undetected Spread
21 February 2025 @ 6:30 pm
Low vaccination rates and undetected infections are driving the measles outbreak in West Texas
"Diversity" Documents That Weren't about DEI Were Purged from OSHA Websites
21 February 2025 @ 4:00 pm
OSHA webpages removed for containing the word "diversity" had no relation to gender or racial diversity
Why Emotional Sounds Translate across Culture and Language
21 February 2025 @ 1:00 pm
The sounds we make during emotional moments or when experiencing pain may not be arbitrary
Feeling Overwhelmed by the News? Here’s How to Protect Your Mental Health
21 February 2025 @ 12:30 pm
An explanation of the science behind news fatigue, plus expert advice to take control and protect your well-being while staying engaged
Why Is the Trump Administration Villainizing Mental Health Meds for Kids?
21 February 2025 @ 12:00 pm
A federal commission to examine U.S. chronic disease could undercut real treatment for kids with depression, ADHD and other mental health challenges
What’s on the Milky Way’s Far Side?
21 February 2025 @ 11:45 am
With radio and infrared telescopes, astronomers can pierce the dusty veil of our galaxy and map its farthest reaches
Biological Anthropology Points to Possible Reasons for Hair and Skin Tone Diversity
21 February 2025 @ 11:00 am
Humans have a surprising lack of hair for mammals. Biological anthropology may provide insights into why the hair we have sometimes comes out curly.
Trump Administration’s Attacks on Science in First 30 Days
20 February 2025 @ 10:30 pm
The Trump administration has acted fast to attack science with a range of funding and policy tactics
National Science Foundation Mass Firings Go Beyond Trump's Orders, Sparking Outrage
20 February 2025 @ 4:00 pm
At an emotional meeting, NSF officials announced layoffs for about 10 percent of their workforce and warned of more firings to come
Microsoft Claims Quantum-Computing Breakthrough—but Some Physicists Are Skeptical
20 February 2025 @ 2:45 pm
With its ‘topological’ quantum computers, Microsoft aims to reach useful scales faster than competing technologies