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Removing old furniture made with flame retardants from people’s homes can significantly reduce the amount of the toxic chemicals in blood, a new 10-year, peer-reviewed study…

December 24, 20252 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmWatch Scientific American’s Favorite Science Videos of 2025On TikTok and other short-form video platforms, Scientific American explored…

Christmas may seem like a time for switching off and suspending disbelief but there are plenty of ways to introduce a little science into the celebrations.We…

Crayfish, weevils and fungi are being released into the environment in order to tackle invasive species across Britain.Scientists working for the government have been breeding species…

December 23, 20253 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmU.S. Approves Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill, a Move That Could Transform Health CareA pill version of the popular…

If the Geminids whetted your appetite for meteor showers, then you are in luck. This week it is the turn of the Ursids. Admittedly, they are…

Researchers have created the lining of a womb in a dish, which promises to shed light on the mysterious early stages of human pregnancy and the…

Vernon Morris (outlined) with alumni from the atmospheric sciences PhD programme he established at Howard University in Washington DC.Credit: Vernon MorrisChangemakersThis Nature Q&A series celebrates individuals…

December 23, 20254 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm10 Discoveries That Transformed How We Thought about Health in 2025From advancements in male birth control to…

Yangang Xing had never heard of organ-tuning books, but his colleague Andrew Knight often played the pipe organ at churches as a teenager.When the pair, who…