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Inland flooding from tropical cyclones, even at high altitudes, is a major worry—and one that scientists don’t know enough about

Google, Microsoft and others have taken big steps towards error-free devices, hinting that quantum computers that solve real problems aren’t far away

Plankton that lived during the last glacial maximum have helped confirm the accuracy of our climate models – suggesting the predictions those models make about future El Niño events are accurate too

Coral reefs around the world are at risk of collapse due to rising temperatures and acidifying oceans, but the natural adaptability of some species may help buy time

Rapid erosion caused by a geological act of “piracy” tens of thousands of years ago may have raised Earth’s crust and elevated Mount Everest by as much as 50 metres

Physicists showed that photons can seem to exit a material before entering it, revealing observational evidence of negative time

Hurricane Helene fueled catastrophic flooding from Florida to Appalachia, leaving millions without power

“Fake news”-style misinformation is only a fraction of what deceives voters. Fighting misinformation will require holding political elites and mainstream media accountable

Here’s how misinformation and distrust in science are impacting global well-being. Plus, we present our regular roundup of this week’s science news.

A beam of radioactive carbon ions has been used to destroy cancer cells in mice, demonstrating a therapy that may cause less collateral damage than current techniques

Mosquito larvae die after consuming hemp leaves because they react strongly to the cannabidiol in the foliage. The discovery might lead to the development of a new pesticide to control mosquito numbers

The musical Lifeline tells the story of Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of antibiotics, as these revolutionary drugs continue to lose their efficacy

Our immune cells change a lot as the decades progress, which could explain why we become more susceptible to certain conditions

Neurons in certain brain areas integrate ‘what’ and ‘when’ information to discern hidden order in events happening in real time

A US standards agency has issued new guidance saying organisations shouldn’t require users to change their passwords periodically – advice that is backed up by decades of research

Scientific American’s staff share their favorite sci-fi books, from beloved classics to overlooked gems and our modern favorites

Bacteria that have been genetically engineered to work like computers can solve a range of problems, using a very simple type of artificial intelligence

How experiencing an unusual health issue can alter a person’s understanding of “rare”

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) could soon shine very bright in Earth’s skies

Mathematics communicator and drag queen Kyne Santos guides you through the ongoing debate about what math really is.