The Impact of Implicit Bias on Healthcare Delivery: Understanding and Addressing the Effects
Implicit bias in healthcare is a serious issue that can impact patient care and outcomes. Doctors, like all humans, have unconscious biases that can lead to unfair judgment calls. These biases can affect communication...
2024 Election’s Impact on Climate Change Action
The impact of the 2024 election on climate change action is a crucial issue that will determine the future of our planet. The stark differences between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald...
Teaching Endangered Birds to Migrate for Conservation Efforts
Parenting a flock of Northern Bald Ibises is no easy task. Over the last six months, biologists Barbara Steininger and Helena Wehner have dedicated themselves to hand-feeding and nurturing dozens of endangered chicks. They...
Ban on Smartphones in Schools Urged to Stop Children from ‘Doom-Scrolling’
Sir Keir Starmer is being asked to support a new law that would ban smartphones in schools to prevent children from "doom-scrolling." This request comes after Number 10 declined to endorse the plan. Former...
Gaia Space Telescope Discovers 55 Runaway Stars Racing Away from Stellar Cluster
A team of astronomers using Europe's Gaia space telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. They have found 55 runaway stars being...
Unraveling the Mysteries of Dark Energy as Lucy Celebrates 50 Years
Something unusual is happening in the world of dark energy. Dark energy is a mysterious force that is causing the universe to expand at an increasing rate. Despite not being directly detectable, its effects...
Key Contributors and Topics in Scientific American’s November 2024 Issue
In the November 2024 issue of Scientific American, various contributors have shared their innovative and enlightening stories that shed light on different aspects of science and technology.Miriam Quick and Duncan Geere, hosts of the...
Protecting Forests: A Comprehensive Book Review on Global Climate Change Efforts
Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future is a book written by Lauren E. Oakes that delves into the importance of forest ecosystems in the face of climate change. Oakes, an ecologist and journalist,...
Engaging Reader Responses from June 2024 Issue
The June 2024 issue of Scientific American sparked a variety of responses from readers, shedding light on different aspects of the articles featured in the magazine.One reader, Dirk Windolf, shared insights on the article...
Impact of Climate Change on Insurance Rates: What You Need to Know
The recent devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton has raised concerns about the financial stability of state-run insurance plans and the increasing climate risks they are facing. With more intense hurricanes, wildfires, and...