Scientific American: Ask the Experts

Why Do Birds Have Such Skinny Legs?

Asher Elbein — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The songbirds in your backyard hop around on such itty-bitty legs. Here’s why bird legs are so skinny and how they can support a bird’s weight

Why Does the Same Temperature Feel Hotter or Colder in Different Places?

Amanda Heidt — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT

The answer isn’t just about temperature. Our physiology, psychology and clothing choices also factor in

Do Cats Experience FOMO?

Niranjana Rajalakshmi — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:45:00 GMT

Feline experts weigh in on clingy cats’ supposed “fear of missing out”

Why Does Salting Roads Make Them Safer?

Meghan Bartels — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:30:00 GMT

How salt makes roads safer in winter—and why new methods could be better for the environment

How to Avoid Holiday Hangovers, According to Science

Meghan Bartels — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Scientific American asked experts about the factors that shape how drunk someone gets during a night out and how bad a hangover they might have the next morning