
Stories by Andrea Gawrylewski

Andrea Gawrylewski is chief newsletter editor at Scientific American. Follow her on Twitter @AGawrylewski Credit: Nick Higgins


A Year of Wonder, Awe and Discovery

Truth under Attack

Behind Every Smile

See the Mysterious Sea Creatures That Only Come Up at Night
“Blackwater” divers photograph the largest migration of animals on the planet

The EPA Plans to Rein in Truck Pollution to Ease Asthma, but It May Not Go Far Enough
Scientists say the agency’s analyses do not capture the full extent of how bad exhaust is for segments of the population

Carrying On in Difficult Times
New ways to cope with the unpredictability of life

Immune System Master Class

Humans and the Quantum Experience

Hard-Won Pandemic Gains
Building on lessons learned from SARS-CoV-2, pandemic preparedness has taken on renewed urgency

Astonishing Conscious Mind
Neuroscientists may have discovered the brain regions that give rise to our identity

Mind from Matter

Cosmic-Level Anxiety

Our Best Bets against COVID
Early studies show that to fight new variants like Omicron boosters are necessary

Embracing the Mess
Individuals often overestimate how harshly others judge a messy, chaotic life

On the Heels of a Light Beam

New Views across the Galaxy

What is 'The Cloud' and How Does it Pervade Our Lives?
It governs a lot of your digital life these days, but the story of where it first materialized is likely deeper than you know.

Essential Links in the Immunity Web
Children have fared better with the virus than adults. Immunologists are still trying to figure out why

What Is a Smart Grid, and How Might One Protect Our Energy Future?
Our electric grid is old and fraying, but new technology could insulate us from the possibility of widespread blackouts and cyberattacks.