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We look back at some highlights, midlights and lowlights of the 175 years of Scientific American, featuring former editor-in-chief John Rennie. Astrophysicist Alan Guth also appears in a sponsored segment.

Around 40 per cent of these species are classified as “threatened” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

It’s not off the table.

Communities across Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas are still reeling from the destruction wrought by Hurricane Laura, one of the most powerful storms to strike the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in decades.

Science’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.

The patient had symptoms both times.

Many of us have heard about inflammatory bowel disease, a debilitating condition that is associated with an abnormal collection of microbes in the human gut – known as the gut microbiome. My lab recently found that, like humans, plants can also develop this condition, known as dysbiosis, with severe consequences.

A new study suggests hibernation is an ancient adaptation to harsh winters.

An expert has warned that it is ‘crucial’ to convince people to protect the community and not just themselves.

Amazon Halo’s voice sensor uses machine learning to analyse ‘energy and positivity’ in the wearer’s voice, aiming to improve communication and relationships.