Stories by Rachel Feltman

A nuclear explosion in space would cause stunning auroras—and wreak havoc on satellites and space stations.

Sweltering heat in Greece, ozone-damaging chemicals on the decline and an investigation of what space does to our body are all in this week’s news roundup.

Researchers are investigating how an iron infusion from glacial meltwater might change Antarctica’s seas and the climate.

Chemists are hard at work figuring out how to make tattoos last—and ensure they’re safe.

The Hubble Space Telescope’s woes, moon rocks and antibiotic candidates discovered with AI are all in this week’s news roundup.

Zoë Schlanger’s new book The Light Eaters explores the surprising science of plant intelligence.

Make the best of the “double brood” of cicadas with insect kimchi and tempura-fried bugs.

A cost-effective pollution solution on Cape Cod could start in the bathroom.

You don't have to venture far to make a difference for wildlife.

Toxic algal blooms are forcing Cape Cod communities to consider expensive sewer and septic system projects.

Cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis talks about zombies, game theory, go bags and more in her new book, A Field Guide to the Apocalypse.

A rare geomagnetic storm lit up skies, eerie AI demonstrations and a cautionary word about raw milk.

Cape Cod’s water is turning “pea-soup green”—and after decades of scientific detective work, we know why.

New research into weed reveals how a lemon-scented terpene can ease anxiety without reducing the high.

Deepfake images, a delayed spaceflight, the troubles with space junk and a blast from our past.

Stay tuned for a new era of Science Quickly.

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, a professional astronomer, talks about her own adventures in astrophotography—and offers tips and tricks for new amateur astronomers.

Total solar eclipses have set the stage for major scientific advancements—everything from the discovery of helium to the testing of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.

AI-generated art is creating new ethical issues—and competition—for digital artists. Nightshade and Glaze are two tools helping creators fight back.

Reviews and recommendations from Scientific American

The food we eat quickly changes the bacterial makeup in our gut

Reviews and recommendations from Scientific American

A biologist aims to profile suspects from genetic material left at crime scenes

Books and recommendations from Scientific American