Scientific American Archives

An erotic profile, plus Pokemon

Dan on Pokemon fetishism, spanking porn, and getting back at your sanctimonious mother.

A 20-year-old aspiring artist visited a zoological museum. Four years later, Emily Graslie is working at the Field Museum.

Dan on a budding diaper fetishist and a pretty unimpressive deformity.

Tapeworms, especially ones found raw fish, may be on the rise in urban areas–including Chicago.

You’ll never guess which of Illinois’ neighbors is a “failure” at teaching evolution.