Scientific American Magazine

New fossils put T. rex in its place

Physicists have known for decades that particles called gluons keep protons and neutrons intact—and thereby hold the universe together. Yet the details of how gluons function remain surprisingly mysterious

A cluster of families in Colombia who carry a rare genetic mutation that causes the disease have become a focus of the search for a treatment

With the end of Moore's law in sight, chip manufacturers are spending billions to develop novel computing technologies

Towering seas can smash sea ice, with far-flung effects on climate and nature

Neighboring cells exchange molecular information via channels that directly connect them. Disruption of this signaling system can lead to disorders ranging from hearing loss to heart disease

A satellite sensor that can see in the dark is revealing new information for meteorologists, firefighters, search teams and researchers worldwide