Peptides promise longevity and healing. Does the science back them up? The world of peptides has exploded in wellness circles, but the benefits of injecting these gray-market molecules rest on little clinical evidence

The way the reporting for this piece has ruined my algorithms I can't even tell you.

My feeds are now all bald dudes in backwards baseball caps in front of large mics, hyping their "living like elite athletes" when they don't believe in leg day. www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...

Scientific American Unionizes with WGA East, Demands Voluntary Recognition | Press Room NEW YORK (April 13, 2026) – The reporters, editors, producers, and other professionals involved in producing a successful print and digital product at Scientific American unionized with the Writers Gu...

We're blown away by all the solidarity with and love for our announcement! If you'd like to read more about why we're unionizing, check out this press release from @wgaeast.bsky.social. Excited to share where we go from here!

Image of young man getting vaccinated by a health care provider.

A recent study suggests that HPV vaccination cuts cancer risk in men by about half. ⬇️

Read more on the study: ow.ly/kO9p50YJ50k

oh my word! so shiny! ✨

the full art holos they have now are GORGEOUS!

Likewise 😁 delightful all around!

a sheet of holographic pokemon cards

hehe, and more! the original eeveelutions!

holding a gameboy advance with the pokemon ruby version on the screen and bulbasaur pez dispenser.

six holograph pokemon cards, including golduck, venasaur, mewtwo, blastoise, raichu and ninetails

A couple snapshots from my trading card collection. And yes, my glacier blue GBA still works, and yes, I still play Ruby/Sapphire on it! 🤓 Gen 3 will always be my favorite.

The Pokémon universe goes hard on ecology and climate science The Pokémon franchise, including its recent game Pokémon Pokopia, is inspired by real animals and their ecology. It’s no surprise that so many scientists love to try and “catch ’em all”

Editing this @sciam.bsky.social piece brought the six-year-old Pokémon trainer in me. Thanks @whysharksmatter.bsky.social for the nostalgia trip (and for allowing me to flex my Pokémon knowledge)! www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...

The Pokémon universe goes hard on ecology and climate science The Pokémon franchise, including its recent game Pokémon Pokopia, is inspired by real animals and their ecology. It’s no surprise that so many scientists love to try and “catch ’em all”

My latest for @sciam.bsky.social is all about the real biology, ecology, and climate science that is used to create the world of Pokémon, and how scientists use it to teach science in the real world.

This is just about the most fun I’ve ever had interviewing anyone, and I hope you enjoy! 🧪🌎

Hello, Bluesky! We, the staff of Scientific American, are pleased to announce we have formed a union with @wgaeast.bsky.social. Just as mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, we are the powerhouse of the publication, and we’re excited to have a new way to contribute to its success.

Lyme disease is spreading—a new vaccine could curb infections A new Lyme disease vaccine made by Pfizer and Valneva could lower infection rates of the tick-borne illness, but federal approval and patient uptake could be a challenge

We had a #vaccine against #Lyme disease in the 90s that was pulled after a few years bc of ultimately unfounded safety concerns. Now we may get another shot at a vaccine to prevent a potentially debilitating disease that's only increasing today.
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Artemis II made a safe return from the moon. So what did we really gain? Artemis II’s safe return from lunar orbit sparks a debate over the costs, climate effects and long‑term value of going back to the moon

I adored being a roundtable guest on today's Science Quickly. Sending humans far into space is cool and all, but ¿¿vale la pena?? It was awesome to respectfully share our different viewpoints in a conversation with my colleagues!!! www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/epis...

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If you loved our Artemis II videos, you should know we’re a Webby nominee! 🎉 Vote Scientific American for best Social Video – Short Form (Education & Science) 🗳️ spklr.io/6005Eyowc

Trade Journalism Award Finalists Recognizing excellence in writing for a specialized audience

I'm super proud that our @sciam.bsky.social T1 diabetes pkg is a finalist for @nihcm.bsky.social Trade Journalism Award Finalists. @lizszabo.bsky.social @miriamquick.bsky.social @jeanna.bsky.social @jenchristiansen.com @rachelnuwer.bsky.social @laurenjyoung.bsky.social
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Timeline shows the progression of the Orion capsule’s 400,000-foot descent from when it enters Earth’s atmosphere at 7:53 P.M. to its scheduled splashdown at 8:07 P.M.

It's happening—we're about 2 hours away from the Artemis II mission splashdown! Here's a timeline of what to expect.

Watch and follow @sciam.bsky.social for live updates (and s/o to @unamandita.bsky.social for the graphic!): tinyurl.com/443kra4s

RFK, Jr., and EPA announce plan to track microplastics in tap water and humans The Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency announced a joint effort to track microplastics in drinking water—but experts say doing so will be difficult

The EPA and HHS are pushing an initiative to remove microplastics from drinking water and our bodies. Scientists and policy experts say reducing plastics is generally a good move, but question if current tech and infrastructure could actually pull it off. My reporting today on @sciam.bsky.social

The weight-loss drug rivalry heats up as another GLP-1 pill gains FDA approval This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second GLP-1 pill for weight loss. The drug, called Foundayo, resulted in an average of 27 pounds lost in 72 weeks

More weight loss, fewer needles: New GLP-1 pill just approved by FDA. Foundayo pill will go head to head against the Wegovy pill for weight loss and diabetes. Private insurance could make the cost $25/month. Read the news from @laurenjyoung.bsky.social in @sciam.bsky.social 🧪 #medsky

Trade Journalism Award Finalists Recognizing excellence in writing for a specialized audience

Super excited and honored that our team project on type 1 diabetes for @sciam.bsky.social is a finalist for the very prestigious National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) awards.

Yay @tarahaelle.bsky.social @laurenjyoung.bsky.social!

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A top climate scientist just resigned from NASA. Here's why Climate scientist Kate Marvel talked to Scientific American about her decision to leave NASA amid federal government turmoil and funding challenges

Thanks to @drkatemarvel.bsky.social for speaking with me this morning about why she decided to leave NASA, the work she was doing, her concerns about federal science and also what gives her hope. 🧪

What 39 traits reveal about the autism spectrum The autism spectrum is big, vibrant and complicated, a new graphic of 39 traits shows

Excited to share this piece by @parshallison.bsky.social and me in the April issue of @sciam.bsky.social. This is my fav type of #dataviz challenge: tackling a concept that is complex, fascinating, and that I haven’t seen represented in this way before. 📊 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...

Thank you for sharing your research and insight into these complex questions!

What makes ultraprocessed foods addictive? A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions

Is there something about ultraprocessed foods that makes them particularly addictive? And how are GLP1s changing the decades-old food addiction debate? My fascinating interview with @difeliceantonio.bsky.social, in @sciam.bsky.social's new issue, digs into what neuroscience can and can't tell us.

Shingles vaccine drastically cuts risk of serious cardiac events www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Same @kqedfood.bsky.social, same 🍻

The best handover food is a PRE hangover food. Two heaping spoonfuls of Greek yogurt.

What are the best foods for a hangover, scientifically? There’s no bulletproof remedy for a hangover, but a nutrition scientist explains which foods could aid symptoms after one has had too much to drink

All hail hangover soup! And a shout out to my go-to, beef pho. Hear my case for 🍜 @sciam.bsky.social: www.scientificamerican.com/article/what...

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Guys. All hands on deck this is not a drill. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. The Pokémon Company has a job posting for PhD-level ecologist 🧪

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Michael Pollan probes the mystery of consciousness in new book Michael Pollan dives into the scientific and philosophical puzzles of consciousness, from brain biology to AI and beyond

Are you conscious? Are you...sure? I asked Michael Pollan, author of WHEN THE WORLD APPEARS, how he knew if I was conscious and when we'll know if AI is conscious.

Check out our conversation here 🧠

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Americans trust federal scientists more than RFK, Jr., poll suggests When it comes to health advice, more people trust the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association than they do federal health agencies, according to a new poll

When it comes to health advice, more people trust the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association than they do federal health agencies, according to a new poll