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Eroding the Clean Air Act Will Make America Sicker, Dirtier and Poorer
For more than five decades, the Clean Air Act has prevented millions of premature deaths, hospitalizations, and lost work and…
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Woodpeckers’ Secret Strength Revealed—Plus, Flu Surge, AI Sleep Predictions and CES 2026 Trends
Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. You’re listening to our weekly science…
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These Bizarre, Centuries-Old Greenland Sharks May Have a Hidden Longevity Superpower
January 9, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm These Bizarre, Centuries-Old Sharks May Have a Hidden Longevity…
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Wegovy Weight-Loss Pills Hit U.S. Pharmacies—Costs and Treatments Explained
January 5, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Wegovy Weight-Loss Pills Are Now Available in the U.S.—Here’s…
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Earliest Human Ancestor May Have Walked on Two Legs
January 2, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Earliest Human Ancestor May Have Walked on Two Legs…
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Whooping Cough Deaths Rise in U.S. as Surge in Infections Continues
December 30, 2025 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Whooping Cough Deaths Rise in U.S. as Surge in…
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Why Active Rest Is Important During the Holidays
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. The holiday season…
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Sparkling Galaxy Merger Shines in New Euclid Space Telescope Image
December 24, 2025 1 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Dark Matter Telescope Captures a Sparkling Galaxy Merger The…
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2025’s Scientific Landscape Upended as Federal Overhauls, Public Health Setbacks, Climate Rollbacks and Cosmic Surprises Collide
Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. As the year comes to an…
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How Scientists Are Decoding Hawaiian Monk Seal Communication
Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. With some estimates placing the number…
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