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Giant atoms; corpses for science

Pick an unusual winning poker hand in this math puzzle

The James Webb Space Telescope should soon be able to spot the first generation of stars in space

The Nobel Prizes remind us how science can unite society and inspire hope for the future

Researchers are close to making “reversed” cells that may wipe us off the planet

A large dataset shows some dog stereotypes are based in reality, and others might be unfair characterizations

Play this crossword inspired by the February 2026 issue of Scientific American

Science in meter and verse

Extremophile molds are invading art museums and devouring their collections. Stigma and climate change have fueled their spread

The many, many ways researchers hope to solve the toughest mystery in science