Why the Scientific American endorses Joe Biden

The magazine’s editors explain why they have decided to break a tradition of never backing a presidential candidate in its 175-year history

A non-verbal communication expert watched Trump-Biden debate with no sound. Here’s what he saw

Even when directly dealing with attacks from Trump, Biden often smiled; Trump presented a much less aggressive and more thoughtful face 

Filthy India? Have you looked at your own country, President Trump

India’s historical emissions have been far lower and the gap between India and the US widens by a large factor when considering per capita …

US Elections 2020: What is at stake for climate change tomorrow?

A win for Biden is the best-case scenario currently for the climate movement; it is the lesser of two evils

US Elections 2020: A history of Trump’s climate change denial

The US is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, but the president has repeatedly undermined sustained efforts by climate change researchers 

Re-election hopes fading, Trump tries for an election win in the courts

The Trump campaign is launching a well-planned legal assault to challenge the validity of ballots and the process of vote-counting itself