American Scientist 2017 №03 May-June

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, USA. — 68 p.The award-winning magazine American Scientist is an illustrated bi-monthly publication about science, engineering and technology. It has been published by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society since 1913. Each issue is filled with feature articles written by prominent scientists and engineers who review important work in fields ranging from molecular biology to computer engineering. Also included is the Scientists' Nightstand which reviews a vast range of science-related books and novels.Departments
From the Editors
Letters to the Editors
Spotlight
Restructuring science in Russia
Interview with a black hole seeker
Briefings — news about science
Sightings. Curbing immune cells’ appetite
Infographic. The chemistry of ironing
Technologue. Smart and squishy robots
Engineering. Slide rules: Gone but not forgotten