To celebrate Scientific American ’s 180th anniversary, we’re publishing jigsaw puzzles to show off some of our most fascinating magazine covers over the years. Take a tour here through the covers so ...

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The mathematician, who liked to annoy friends with improvised brainteasers, thought for a moment or two, then raised a glass ...

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Newly identified bones tie the mysterious Burtele foot to a new Australopithecus species that lived alongside Lucy more than ...

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U.S. flu rates remain low, but experts are keeping an eye on a new strain that’s been linked to unexpectedly early and severe ...