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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“Poop maxxing,” or more politely, “fiber maxxing,” is everywhere online. But should you be doing more to look after your gut? Experts explain what’s healthy. www.scientificamerican.com/article/shou...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"We had to solve a lot of problems, had to take a lot of risks," Karl Deisseroth told Scientific American in the hours just after his Nobel Prize was announced this morning. Watch the full interview on our site. www.scientificamerican.com/article/2026...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Do you love both science and pop culture updates? You'll love our brand new weekly newsletter, Cultured. It covers how science stories come through in the world of art and media, and gives you some science-y watchlists and weekend plans. Sign up for free at scientificamerican.com/newsletters!
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"September 10, 2026—Hollywood is going all in on movies critical of big tech, recognizing that public goodwill has dried up. I’ll run you through the upcoming film projects you won’t want to miss. But first, join me on a quick trip to an art exhibit about an octopus’ mind.
—Emma Gometz
Cultured Editor
 
P.S. Help another reader discover this newsletter. If you know someone who’d enjoy it, forward it along!"A screen grab with a still photo of Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman and Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever from the film "Artificial." Below that is a block text reading:

"This week, I’m going to canvas a group of upcoming films profiling (roasting?) real-life big-tech icons slated to release by the end of 2026. All of them feature psychoanalyses of the de facto technocrats shaping our world—and it’s easy to revel in the unflattering portraits. As billionaires, they seem untouchable. But this fall’s wave of movies and media announcements (plus some prominent lawsuits) seems to be making contact."
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Today is our 181st birthday! 🥳 We debuted on this day in August 1845, starting as a weekly devoted primarily to inventions. Watch the transformation of our logo over the decades and read more about them here. ⤵️ www.scientificamerican.com/blog/sa-visu...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Scientists just unleashed an army of 130,000 baby octopuses to fight a blue crab invasion. Read here ⤵️ www.scientificamerican.com/article/scie...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
See who at Scientific American shares your hot takes about books and reading, then join the #SciAmSummerReading challenge for a chance at some excellent prizes: www.scientificamerican.com/article/join...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Meet our inaugural class of Young American Scientists: 28 researchers who are redefining the future of science. sciam.com/youngscientists
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Adam Bowman (@adam-bowman.bsky.social) is among the inaugural class of Scientific American's Young American Scientists. Explore his research: spklr.io/6009E3mjD Meet the other honorees on this year's list: sciam.com/youngscientists #SciAmYoungScientists
Illustration of Adam Bowman, a researcher at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and a member of Scientific American's inaugural Young American Scientists class. The graphic lists his age as 30 and his field as biophysics.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
You'll also see these talented researchers gracing the cover of our July/August issue, hitting newsstands today! Dig into the full issue online here: www.scientificamerican.com/issue/sa/202...
The cover of the July/August 2026 issue of Scientific American, with "The Young American Scientists" in the center.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Meet our inaugural class of Young American Scientists: 28 researchers who are redefining the future of science. sciam.com/youngscientists
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Presenting Scientific American's inaugural class of Young American Scientists: 28 researchers who are redefining the future of science. sciam.com/youngscientists
The cover of the July/August issue of Scientific American. It is a special issue called The Young American Scientists and features images of a few researchers as well as colorful scientific art in the background.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
If you're watching the World Cup, get up to speed on the surprising science of the Trionda ball that stars in every game. Learn more: www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-... Image credit: FIFA, Getty Images, Premier League, Associated Press Illustration: Amanda Montañez Story: Emma R. Hasson
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
When @breezybrik.bsky.social got to talk with Steven Spielberg for the release of Disclosure Day, she just had to ask--has he always been an alien kid? Watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgpv...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Dermatologists and skincare aficionados have been waiting for this moment for decades: the U.S. is finally getting a new sunscreen filter! Read more here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Meet the scaly-foot snail, the most metal animal in the world! Read more: www.scientificamerican.com/article/cele... Credits: 🎤🎞️: Marta Hill 📷🎵: Getty Images, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Actor Andrew Scott and SciAm's certified weather nerd @andreatweather.bsky.social enjoyed comparing their philosophies on checking the weather in a conversation about Scott's new movie, "Pressure." Watch their full conversation here: www.scientificamerican.com/video/andrew...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Join us by completing our summer reading bingo card and checking off challenge prompts from June 1 through August 31. Plus, select participants will win exclusive prizes. (2/2) ➡️ Terms & Conditions apply. See official rules for entry: spklr.io/6005EMSsc #SciAmReading #SciAmSummerReading
The bingo card for Scientific American's summer reading challenge. It features an illustrated sun with glasses as the mascot. The card has 25 square blocks and each one contains a reading prompt for the challenge. There is one free space available in the center of the bingo card.The back of the bingo card for Scientific American's summer reading challenge. There are 24 reading prompts listed, each one represents a square on the bingo card.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
As the Artemis II astronauts flew around the moon, they couldn't stop talking about the colors they saw. And it turns out they teamed up with a photographer to share a taste of what it was like! Read more here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/far-...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
(Now with working audio!) The Pope wrote 42,000 words about AI, dedicating his first encyclical to exploring what the technology means for humanity. Here's what stood out to tech editor Eric Sullivan about the document:
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The Pope wrote 42,000 words about AI, dedicating his first encyclical to exploring what the technology means for humanity. Here's what stood out to tech editor Eric Sullivan about the document:
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Listen in on scientists finding (and falling for) a new species of octopus now called Microeledone galapagensis. Read more here www.scientificamerican.com/article/tiny...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Do you have bixonimania? You definitely don't, but if you asked an AI about your sore itchy eyes, you might think you do. Listen to the full episode here: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/epis...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Reporter @adamjkovac.bsky.social answers some common questions about hantavirus--but if you have more, keep sending them our way! 📝🎤: Adam Kovac 🎞️: Marta Hill 📊: Amanda Montañez
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Why is protein being added to everything? Do you need more of it than you're getting? Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for joining Science Quickly to talk it through with us! Listen to the full episode here: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/epis...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Welcome to the June issue of Scientific American! Inside, you'll find a quantum computing revolution, nuclear reactors on the moon, the million-dollar math problem no one wants to solve, lost roads of ancient Rome, and more! Dig in: www.scientificamerican.com/issue/sa/202... (credit Violet Frances)
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Scientists named this species of hairy ghost pipefish after beloved Sesame Street resident Mr. Snuffleupagus and we're obsessed.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
We hope everyone enjoyed Mother's Day yesterday!
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Journalist Evan Ratliff came on Science Quickly, where he shared the story of Kyle, the AI agent that hit it big on LinkedIn. Listen to the full episode here: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/epis...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Have you ever wondered whether you fart too much—or not enough?
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We stan a naked mole rat queen 👑 Read more: www.scientificamerican.com/article/when...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We saw these shocking findings and knew we needed to investigate just how replicable the results were. So our intrepid newsletter team set about polling readers of Today in Science and discovered that with this crowd, Stegosaurus and Triceratops are neck and neck, vanquishing the basic T. rex!
Poll results for "Choose your favorite dinosaur below" with a wide range of options. Triceratops and Stegosaurus lead, tied at 20 votes each.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Hope is all well and good, but when it comes to fighting for Earth, one other motivation may be just as--or even more--powerful, @drkatemarvel.bsky.social told Science Quickly. Listen to the full episode here: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/epis...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The autism spectrum is big, vibrant and complicated, a new graphic of 39 traits shows. Read more: www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-... Credit: Amanda Montañez
Graphic shows a chart resembling a color wheel with 39 wedges, each representing one trait from the Autism Symptom Dimensions Questionnaire. The traits are grouped by color into 10 key symptom factors including basic social communication, repetitive motor behaviors and restricted interests.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The deep dive on the cocaine salmon paper you didn't know you needed, with the one and only @tomlumperson.bsky.social
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Hey Bluesky! 👋🦋 We’ve been reading your replies about our paywall, and we’re listening. We want to share why it’s there—and an easy, low-cost way to read more. TL;DR: You can unlock every Scientific American article for 90 days for just $1 spklr.io/6003EyRIR More context below 🧵 1/6
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Tune in now: AI chatbots aren’t just a trend—they’re part of daily life for teens. Join us for the 10th annual Science on the Hill as experts, tech leaders and policymakers explore how we can foster innovation while protecting young people in an AI-driven world. spklr.io/6002EJx5A
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Today is the last day to vote for us in the Webbys! 🎉 Vote Scientific American for best Social Video – Short Form (Education & Science) 🗳️ spklr.io/6005Eyowc
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🎉 We’re a Webby nominee! 🎉 Vote Scientific American for best Social Video – Short Form (Education & Science) 🗳️ spklr.io/6005Eyowc
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Happy new issue day! The May issue of Scientific American goes deep on heart disease, weird magnets, the science of luxury and so much more. Dive in here: www.scientificamerican.com/issue/sa/202...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
“What you saw was a group of people who loved contributing,” astronaut Jeremy Hansen said of people's excitement about the Artemis II mission that sent him around the world. “What we’ve been hearing is that was something special for you to witness.” More in the video! Stories: spklr.io/6001EyN07
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
🌔 We're still living in a world full of moon joy. Find all of our coverage of NASA's Artemis II mission here: www.scientificamerican.com/report/nasa-...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
When presented with two different types of decisions, the brain accumulates evidence in a similar way: www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
An array of delicious pastries.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
With performance three times better than copper’s, this new material could substantially improve heat management of electronics, data centers and energy systems: www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
🚀 🌔 🌍 📸 The Artemis II mission's 10-day odyssey around the moon and back was captured in stunning photographs at every moment. Here are 12 of our favorite images: www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
A half-disk view of the moon, with a tiny crescent Earth above it.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Artemis II’s views from space trigger a special type of awe. Psychologists suggest holding onto it: www.scientificamerican.com/article/what...
NASA astronaut Christina Koch silhouetted against a view of bright Earth out the window of the Orion spacecraft.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
The triumph of NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in a half-century is a reminder of what the moon really means for Earth—and why we’re going back: www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasa...
NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch seen smiling in their orange flight suits on the helicopter that picked them up from the Orion capsule.
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
All four of NASA's Artemis II crew members have been extracted from the Orion spacecraft off the coast of San Diego. Watch live with us as recovery operations continue: www.scientificamerican.com/video/watch-...
Six boats surround a space capsule with bright orange balloons on its top.
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