Humans in Space, Geoengineering, Prehistory of Wine Explained

Did you notice our new look? We're excited to present our redesign with the October issue of Scientific American featuring a new logo, fresh color schemes, updated graphics styles, and more. This month's cover story explores what it would take for humans to live in space and whether those obstacles can be overcome. We also examine the use of geoengineering to manage the climate crisis, the prehistory of wine, and how AI could revolutionize our understanding of animal communication. Read the Issue Humans in Space, Geoengineering, Prehistory of Wine Explained Why We'll Never Live in Space Medical, financial and ethical hurdles stand in the way of the dream to settle in space. Read Now   It's Time to Engineer the Sky Global warming is so rampant that some scientists say we should begin altering the stratosphere to block incoming sunlight, even if it jeopardizes rain and crops. Read Now   Wine's True Origins Are Finally Revealed A broad genetic study has revised the prevailing narrative about how wine grapes spread around the world. Read Now   Artificial Intelligence Could Finally Let Us Talk with Animals AI is poised to revolutionize our understanding of animal communication. Read Now   To Stay Sharp as You Age, Learn New Skills Older people show significant cognitive benefits from learning, provided they have the opportunity to do so. Read Now

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