Try GOLD - Free

Scientific American Magazine - April 2026

Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD

Read Scientific American along with 10,000+ other magazines & newspapers with just one subscription

View Catalog

1 Month

$14.99

1 Year $149.99

$149.99

$12/month

Gift Scientific American

Cancel Anytime.

(No Commitments) ⓘ

If you are not happy with the subscription, you can email us at help@magzter.com within 7 days of subscription start date for a full refund. No questions asked - Promise! (Note: Not applicable for single issue purchases)

Digital Subscription

Instant Access ⓘ

Subscribe now to instantly start reading on the Magzter website, iOS, Android, and Amazon apps.

Verified Secure

payment ⓘ

Magzter is a verified Stripe merchant.

In this issue

A Galactic Mystery
Missing dark matter presents a cosmic conundrum

SOMETHING IN THE WATER
Pristine alpine lakes are being choked by algal blooms. The culprit is in the air.

A GALACTIC MYSTERY
Dwarf galaxies without dark matter present a cosmic conundrum.

WHAT IS KIDNEY DISEASE?
BY NOW MEDICAL STUDIOS AND JEN CHRISTIANSEN

Scientific American Magazine Description:

Publisher: Springer-Nature-America,-Inc

Category: Science

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our understanding of the world and advancing social justice.