Young American Scientists Features coverage from Scientific American, featuring news and articles about advances in the field.

In this special Salute to Young Leaders video presented by The St. Louis American Foundation, this year’s honorees each answer the same question: “What advice have you learned as a young professional ...

Words like “failure” and “hardship” probably aren’t the first that come to mind in describing the legacy of the United States’ first president, George Washington. While Washington is generally viewed ...

As 2025 draws to a close, the latest Yale Youth Poll offers a clear corrective to how America’s political class talks about young adults—specifically 1,706 voters aged 18–34. By overwhelming margins, ...

American science is at a crossroads, but these extraordinary people, with their passion for knowledge and their dedication to our competitive future, are building its next chapter.Read more about how ...