Understanding Your Introverted Kid’s Needs Will Help Them Succeed
There is nothing wrong with quieter, introverted kids. Recognizing what makes them tick can help them confidently navigate an extroverted world
The Hidden Costs of Men’s Social Isolation
When men suffer social isolation, women may pay the price, too
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Men Are More Prepared for Fatherhood Than We Think
In many cultures, men are not involved with hands-on childcare. But biology tells us we are perfectly capable of doing so
The Link between Cannabis and Psychosis in Teens Is Real
Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis
Joints Are the Ultimate Flex
The evolution of joints is how we went from blobs to badasses
How Reality TV Helps Explain Trump’s Success
What makes reality shows so popular also helps explain why Donald Trump is so popular
The Neuroscience of Severance: What’s Real? What’s Fake?
The hit show Severance can be refashioned as a teaching moment about certain brain disorders. But its famed “Innie” versus “Outie” conceit is totally bogus
Contributors to Scientific American’s February 2025 Issue
Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories
Readers Respond to the October 2024 Issue
Letters to the editors for the October 2024 issue of Scientific American
Mysterious Blobs, Green Monsters and the Space Junk Crisis
Our February issue covers new Alzheimer’s guidelines, teens’ transcendent thinking, Neandertal DNA in all of us, and more
Supreme Court Upholds Law Banning TikTok in U.S. What’s Next?
The end seems nigh for TikTok in the U.S.
Why Are U.S. TikTok Users Signing Up for RedNote?
Thousands of U.S. TikTok users are joining China-based app RedNote, spawning memes, jokes and confusion