Podcasts

The deadly virus was practically eliminated in the U.S., but now it’s infecting more people.

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

We think that what we see represents stone-cold reality. Science has found out how wrong we can be.

Kate Russo has seen 13 total solar eclipses, and even she isn't ready for this one.

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.

Inspiration, creativity, discovery—all of these things start from a place of not knowing, and these researchers know how to navigate those uncertainties.​

Eclipses can affect animals, and biologists are preparing to see what happens during totality on April 8.

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

Mucus is a miracle of evolution, and some researchers are trying to re-create what nature makes naturally.

Does the word "uncertainty" make you nervous? Would you say it kinda describes the state of the world these days? Enter Uncertain, a new limited podcast series from Scientific American that will change the way you think about that word.

The slimy substance is so powerful that doctors once made hog stomach mucus milkshakes to treat ulcers.

If you take a journey into the depths of the slime all around us, you find yourself starting to understand that mucus is a miracle.