Scientific American

• Rare, Record Florida Snow Explained

  A perfect confluence of an Arctic air outbreak and a low-pressure system that pulled in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico brought rare, record snow to the Gulf Coast

• Here’s What’s in ‘Stargate,’ the $500-Billion Trump-Endorsed Plan to Power U.S. AI

  Tech giants are backing a massive effort, announced by President Trump and dubbed the Stargate Project, to add data centers across the U.S.

• What Trump’s Executive Orders Mean for Science

  After his second inauguration, President Donald Trump signed a host of executive orders, some with important implications for science

• Scientific American’s 10 Most Anticipated ‘Microhistories’ Coming Out in 2025

  Scientific American's Brianne Kane can't wait to check out these fascinating deep dives into 'micro' topics that reveal big insights about science and society

• Earth Sings with Mysterious Chorus Waves—and Deep Space Does, Too

  Peculiar bursts of energy called chorus waves have been detected in deep space far from our planet, suggesting they could pose problems for long-distance space travel

• Why Does Snow Bring Childlike Joy?

  Snow’s appeal is more than just a fond nostalgia for childhood days away from school

• Our Ears Share a Common Ancestry with Fish Gills

  The genes that build the cartilage of fish gills were repurposed to build the cartilage in mammals’ outer ears

• What the Federal Court Decision on Net Neutrality Means for the Internet

  A U.S. federal court struck down the FCC’s enforcement of net neutrality. What does that mean for Internet users?

• Why the Paris Climate Treaty Matters in 5 Graphics

  One of President Trump’s first executive orders withdraws the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement. These graphics show why the pact is crucial to curbing the worst effects of global warming

• Trump Declares Energy Emergency to Push Excess Fossil Fuel Production

  Though largely symbolic, President Trump’s declaration of an “energy emergency” could throw a wrench in renewable energy development and will cut into the Endangered Species Act