Editor's Note

  1. The long and short of science

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the centennial of quantum mechanics’ framework, Hubble’s 35th anniversary and the legacy of Kanzi the bonobo.

    By Nancy Shute

  2. Seeking the anomalies that lead to discoveries

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the booming online market for semaglutide, new findings on how early humans used sophisticated thinking and whether Spinosaurus could swim.

    By Nancy Shute

  3. A new era of testing nukes?

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute traces the history of nuclear weapons, from the first sustained nuclear reaction in 1942 to the renewed interest in explosive tests today.

    By Nancy Shute

  4. After the fires, LA’s long, hard road to recovery

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the challenges communities face after the January wildfires in Los Angeles.