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In this issue

24 CLIMATE GREENLAND’S FROZEN SECRET

The collapse of the world’s second-largest
ice sheet would drown cities worldwide.
Is that ice more vulnerable than we know?
BY JEFFERY DELVISCIO
SUSTAINABILITY

38 FASHION FORWARD

A rising swell of sustainable apparel
practices makes getting dressed fun again.
BY JESSICA HULLINGER

42 A CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO MAKING
SUSTAINABLE GARMENT CHOICES

ASTRONOMY

56 BLACK HOLE BURPS

After black holes devour stars, sometimes the
feast comes back up. BY YVETTE CENDES

Slime Attack

This creature's extraordinary goo could lead to recyclable bioplastics

3 mins

Impossible Teal

Only five people have seen the color \"olo\"

4 mins

Perfect Slice

Mathematicians solve a 40-year-old shapeslicing dilemma

2 mins

Contagious Quakes

Subduction zones can \"infect\" other tectonic plates

2 mins

Tentacle Talk

Discolike dance moves may be cuttlefish communications

2 mins

Sniff a Mummy

Scientists capture ancient Egyptian mummies' scents

2 mins

Mic Drop

To win trust and admiration, fix your microphone

3 mins

Screaming Skin

Skin cells call out for help when injured

2 mins

Animal Landscapers

How creatures alter geology

2 mins

Wandering Mind

Zoning out aids learning hidden patterns in tasks

2 mins

Gorilla Gourmets

A mysterious gorilla foraging behavior explained

2 mins

GREENLAND'S FROZEN SECRET

The collapse of the world's second-largest ice sheet would drown cities worldwide. Is that ice more vulnerable than we know?

10+ mins

FASHION FORWARD

A rising swell of sustainable apparel practices makes getting dressed fun again

10+ mins

BLACK HOLE BURPS

After black holes devour stars, sometimes the feast comes back up

10+ mins

THE TRUTH ABOUT TESTOSTERONE

Men are spending a lot of money on hormone supplements to boost manliness, muscles and mood. But many are not aware of some serious risks

10+ mins

Can Psychopathy Be Cured?

New treatments help to reduce callous and unemotional traits in children, guiding them toward productive lives

10+ mins

Pay Dirt

The Danish government deputized private detectorists to unearth artifacts buried in farm fields. Their finds are rewriting the country's history

10+ mins

Education in the U.S.Needs Facts, Not Ideologies

One hundred years after the Scopes trial, religious ideologues are still trying to supplant evidence-based curricula with myths, to the detriment of a well-informed society

4 mins

A Chatbot Dystopian Nightmare

The Trump administration sees an AI-driven federal workforce as more efficient. Instead, with chatbots unable to carry out critical tasks, it would be a diabolical mess

4 mins

How Susceptible Are We to False Memories?

Recent studies underscore the difficulty of implanting entirely fictional events in a person's recollection

5 mins

Language Affects Kids’ Interest in Science

As children get older, their understanding of science and of being a scientist changes. The words adults use are a critical part of keeping them engaged in discovery

3 mins

The Curious History of Venn Diagrams

A look at how Venn diagrams blend logic with geometry

5 mins

In the Heat of the Night

Hot nights lead to lots of hospitalizations. There are ways to keep your cool

4 mins

Quantum Physics Is Nonsense

Theoretical physicist Gerard 't Hooft reflects on the future

10+ mins

Strange Circles in the Sky

Odd radio circles are one of the weirdest recent space discoveries

5 mins

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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.