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I wrote about how Hurricane Katrina helped spur pretty remarkable improvements in hurricane forecasts since 20 years ago and how current and planned budget cuts by the Trump administration to research could set us back.
Katrina Helped Revolutionize Hurricane Forecasting. Budget Cuts May Set Us Back
Hurricane forecasts have made huge leaps since Katrina hit 20 years ago, but that progress is threatened by Trump administration cuts to research
www.scientificamerican.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I wrote about how Hurricane Katrina helped spur pretty remarkable improvements in hurricane forecasts since 20 years ago and how current and planned budget cuts by the Trump administration to research could set us back.
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You never know what you might find...
@sciam.bsky.social's 180th birthday celebration includes a photo contest! Take a look at the rules here: sciam.com/180contest #SciAmInTheWild
PS The prize pack is really cool, although I'm pretty sure it doesn't include a stuffed penguin
@sciam.bsky.social's 180th birthday celebration includes a photo contest! Take a look at the rules here: sciam.com/180contest #SciAmInTheWild
PS The prize pack is really cool, although I'm pretty sure it doesn't include a stuffed penguin
August 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
You never know what you might find...
@sciam.bsky.social's 180th birthday celebration includes a photo contest! Take a look at the rules here: sciam.com/180contest #SciAmInTheWild
PS The prize pack is really cool, although I'm pretty sure it doesn't include a stuffed penguin
@sciam.bsky.social's 180th birthday celebration includes a photo contest! Take a look at the rules here: sciam.com/180contest #SciAmInTheWild
PS The prize pack is really cool, although I'm pretty sure it doesn't include a stuffed penguin
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Brain-reading devices are the coolest thing ever and they just crossed a rubicon - rather than relying on users to attempt to speak words, this decoder can translate "inner speech" 🧪 by @dodecalemma.bsky.social for @sciam.bsky.social
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
This Brain Implant Can Read Out Your Inner Monologue
A new brain prosthesis can read out inner thoughts in real time, helping people with ALS and brain stem stroke communicate fast and comfortably
www.scientificamerican.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Brain-reading devices are the coolest thing ever and they just crossed a rubicon - rather than relying on users to attempt to speak words, this decoder can translate "inner speech" 🧪 by @dodecalemma.bsky.social for @sciam.bsky.social
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
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LIFE HACK: Answer your phone "Hello you're on the air" and 99% of the time people will just hang up.
December 1, 2024 at 4:15 AM
LIFE HACK: Answer your phone "Hello you're on the air" and 99% of the time people will just hang up.
Bomb Cyclone
www.scientificamerican.com/article/bomb...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/bomb...
‘Bomb Cyclone’ and Atmospheric River Will Pummel U.S. West Coast
A major windstorm and an atmospheric river are set to unleash a “firehose” of precipitation from California to British Columbia
www.scientificamerican.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Bomb Cyclone
www.scientificamerican.com/article/bomb...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/bomb...
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Stressed Nation Asks Obama If It Can Bum 340 Million Cigarettes
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November 5, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Stressed Nation Asks Obama If It Can Bum 340 Million Cigarettes
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Scientists recorded a mysterious sound in the Mariana Trench 10 years ago, a low grunt followed by a squeaky echo, and called it the "biotwang." Now they've figured out which whale makes the sound, which you can hear here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/myst... 🧪
Mystery of Deep-Ocean ‘Biotwang’ Sound Has Finally Been Solved
A strange sound dubbed “biotwang” was first heard bouncing around the Mariana Trench 10 years ago, and scientists have finally figured out where it comes from
www.scientificamerican.com
September 18, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Scientists recorded a mysterious sound in the Mariana Trench 10 years ago, a low grunt followed by a squeaky echo, and called it the "biotwang." Now they've figured out which whale makes the sound, which you can hear here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/myst... 🧪
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Scientific American endorses Kamala Harris for president. www.scientificamerican.com/article/vote... 🧪
Vote for Kamala Harris to Support Science, Health and the Environment
Kamala Harris has plans to improve health, boost the economy and mitigate climate change. Donald Trump has threats and a dangerous record
www.scientificamerican.com
September 16, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Scientific American endorses Kamala Harris for president. www.scientificamerican.com/article/vote... 🧪