Stories by Fonda Mwangi

Fonda Mwangi is a multimedia editor at Scientific American.

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Nuclear weaponsJune 19, 2024

What Happens if a Nuclear Weapon Goes Off in Space?

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

Rachel Feltman, Allison Parshall, Fonda Mwangi, Alexa Lim

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AnimalsJune 17, 2024

There’s No Need to Panic over ‘Flying’ Spiders, and Satellites Are Not So Great for the Ozone Layer

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.

Rachel Feltman, Kelso Harper, Fonda Mwangi

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Climate ChangeJune 14, 2024

Glacial Melting Could Change the Chemistry of Antarctic Seawater

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

Sofia Moutinho, Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Madison Goldberg, Jeffery DelViscio

Public HealthJune 12, 2024

Your Tattoo Ink Might Contain Hidden Ingredients

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

Rachel Feltman, Elah Feder, Fonda Mwangi

MedicineJune 10, 2024

Rock Samples from Far-Side of the Moon and a ‘Morning-After Pill’ for STIs

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

Kelso Harper, Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Madison Goldberg