Scientific American Magazine

Cloth from Viking and medieval archaeological sites shows that women literally made the money in the North Atlantic

Topology, sometimes called rubber sheet geometry, is finding patterns in the brain, drugs and evolution

A close look reveals that the newest systems, including DeepMind’s much-hyped Gato, are still stymied by the same old problems

A surge of new research underscores the growing global problem of light pollution—as well as the urgent need for public awareness and action

Gaslighting isn’t just between people in a relationship—it involves social power, too

Gargantuan lasers induce a fusion reaction to test the U.S. nuclear stockpile