From battleships and yachts to special steamers built for railway giants—and even a boat "made of newspaper"—Scientific American has charted the full spectrum of maritime innovation through the ages. #SciAm180
Celebrate 180 years of discovery. Read our special anniversary collection: sciam.com/180
From our archives to your bookshelf! Scientific American has been reviewing books for over a century—and we’re still at it.
We dug deep into our archives to bring you 7 timeless reviews, each paired with a fresh new read we recommend today. #SciAm180
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Detail of the masthead, Scientific American, volume 1, issue 1, page 1, Aug. 28, 1845 (Wikimedia commons
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In 1903, the Wright brothers proved that powered, controlled flight was possible. From initially dismissing their claims to chronicling the dawn of aviation, Scientific American has documented this skyward journey ever since. #SciAm180
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From land to sea, fur to scales—Scientific American has spent nearly two centuries exploring the animal kingdom. #SciAm180
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Since 1845, our covers have captured the many faces of science. In November 1973, machines were learning facial recognition. By February 2019, scientists had identified how the brain does it. #SciAm180
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An excerpt from the November 1919 issue of Scientific American.
To celebrate 180 years of Scientific American, we’ve unearthed gems from our archive—ranging from delightfully strange to downright ridiculous. #SciAm180
Read the full collection and let us know which story is your favorite! bit.ly/41lCXVJ
Scientific American is turning 180! 🎉
Celebrate with us:
🎂 Explore our anniversary collection
🧩 Solve digital jigsaw puzzles of vintage covers
🏆 Stay tuned for a contest announcement tomorrow!
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