Creationism

It is imperative that we protect science education from “intelligent design” and other alternative “theories”

The periodic table, as well as evolution, won’t be taught to under-16s in India as they start the new school year

Under former president Jair Bolsonaro, scientific misinformation ran rampant through Brazil. And even with new leadership, it will be difficult to stop

This Supreme Court often ignores science when handing down decisions, and it affects far too many lives

The claims of young-Earth creationists are easily checked and easily countered. And a new book—written by former creationists themselves—does this in substantive, compelling detail...

The choices Trump is making bode ill for STEM education - and all public schools

Midway through the school year, parents and teachers are starting to plan (and fundraise) for winter and spring field trips. Among the most popular destinations is the science museum.

Innovation and discovery as chronicled in past issues of Scientific American

Books and recommendations from Scientific American

Books and recommendations from Scientific American

Not all water in the solar system today could have formed in our solar system

"Left-handed" electrons have been found to destroy certain organic molecules faster than their mirror versions