Tag: United States

Climate Change: Why 'Tipping Point' Terminology Fails to Drive Action In a world grappling with the looming threat of climate change, the concept of "tipping points" has emerged as a powerful tool to illustrate the...

Why Do Earthworms Surface During Rainy Weather? On a rainy day, you'll often see lots of earthworms on sidewalks and roads. But what makes the worms crawl away from the safety of the soil when...

Frontier Supercomputer Creates Largest-Ever Universe Simulation The world's second fastest supercomputer, Frontier, located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has recently made headlines by creating the most intricate computer simulation of the universe to date. This...

Protecting Climate Data: Scientists Prepare for Battle Against Trump Administration As the political landscape shifts once again, scientists across the country are bracing themselves for a potential showdown with the Trump administration over the preservation...

Preventing Future Pandemics: Confronting the Dangers of Silent Spread In the chaotic landscape of public health emergencies, the threat of silent spread looms large, as seen with the devastating impact of asymptomatic transmission during the...

RFK Jr. Potential Head of CDC, FDA, NIH: Impact on Public Health Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Let’s kick off the week by catching up on the latest science...

Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Young Women: Commonly Underestimated Issue Rachel Feltman: Imagine the young women in your life. Are they always feeling tired, struggling to concentrate, or lacking the energy to tackle their day-to-day...

NASA's Artemis Moon Landing Mission Faces Further Delay NASA has faced another setback in its plans to return astronauts to the moon. The Artemis mission, which aims to send four astronauts around the moon before...

Uncovering the Impact of Embracing False Realities In a society where truth is constantly under siege, the repercussions of embracing false realities can be profound and far-reaching. The recent election victory of Donald Trump in...

Using Humor to Overcome Challenges: The Power of Laughter in Tough Times How Humor Takes the Edge off Hard Times When life feels difficult, humor can be a coping mechanism that relieves stress and offers the...