Humans in Space, Geoengineering, Prehistory of Wine Explained

[SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN]( 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]( [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]( [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]( [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]( [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]( [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]( [SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN | REALITY]( [October Issue]( Find out what it would take to leave planet Earth! [Read Now]( To view this email as a web page, [go here](. You received this email because you opted-in to receive email from Scientific American. To ensure delivery please add specialoffers@scientificamerican.com to your address book. [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preferences]( [Privacy Policy]( [Contact Us](