Culture

Women shoulder most of the work in managing a family and tell us it’s exhausting, but some also say it has benefits

Fat is one of the most active, dynamic organs we have. Why can’t we learn to love it?

Impatience is an emotion we can all learn to tame

Programming devices with parental controls may seem daunting, but they can help parents ensure what their kids find on TV and the Internet is age-appropriate

Most movies follow one of six emotional arcs. Which one sells the most tickets?

Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories

In the April issue of SciAm, follow a man’s journey to a diagnosis, learn about exciting new schizophrenia treatments, and more

Letters to the editors for the December 2024 issue of Scientific American

Mummy aroma may provide insight into social class and historical period, according to a team of trained mummy sniffers

Masculinity isn’t “toxic” by itself, but the strain boys feel from society and parents to meet unrealistic expectations is

People who are rated as good storytellers exhibit a purpose-oriented mindset and big-picture thinking more often than others

Popular culture paints going “no contact” as the best way to deal with hard family relationships. But it’s not always the right choice