Explore 25 science experiments that defied the laws of physics, revealing mind-bending phenomena that challenge intuition.

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Andy Weir discusses his science-fueled novel “Project Hail Mary,” which has been adapted into a film that opens in theaters ...

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Monte Verde, a Paleolithic archaeological site in the mountains of southern Chile, stands as one of the oldest human settlements in the Americas and is believed to be 14,500 years ...

A new AI framework called THOR is transforming how scientists calculate the behavior of atoms inside materials. Instead of relying on slow simulations that take weeks of supercomputer time, the system ...

Hello parents, teachers and students! Here’s a fun experiment that Sherlock Holmes would be proud of, exploring the science ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, according to ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American In an earlier blog post about Christopher ...

Dr. Shech is a professor of philosophy who specializes in the philosophy of science. As popular mistrust of expert opinion grows, we increasingly encounter the following skeptical argument about ...