Native Americans are often viewed through a narrow lens of nostalgia as part of a vanishing past, but they are unquestionably a diverse and vibrant part of modern American life. The Native… More →

It used to be that climate issues remained the domain of scientists, but such boundaries have been eliminated. Like other branches of science, climate science has turned political. Hard facts More →

Teens explore the history of the global refugee crisis from a journalistic viewpoint to understand how it is affecting the… Today, millions of people are fleeing in their homelands and s More →

Teens explore the history of the social media boom from a journalistic viewpoint to understand how it is affecting the… Take a deep dive into the media platforms that are part of our eve More →

This compilation of articles written by the editors of Scientific American explores the complicated subject of identity from a scientific perspective. What determines which traits, qualities, More →

The Shawnee once lived across the eastern United States. They thrived as a fierce group of warriors, farmers, hunters and gatherers, and traders. Today, the three Shawnee tribes are located… More →

In a racially just world, bias would not impact the ability to be safe or successful. Although some obstacles to achieving that goal have been eliminated, many others still exist. Through a… More →

Although social media has given people the ability to connect with others worldwide, it has also become the primary vehicle for spreading hate speech, falsehoods, and disinformation. Through… More →

Attitudes about the importance of boundaries and consent are changing, largely because of the #MeToo movement, where women wrote about their experiences with sexual assault and harassment on… More →

AIM HIGH: Get to know the men and women who defend the United States by air--the U.S. Air Force. More →