David Biello
Scientific American
Latest articles by David Biello

Humans Leave a Telltale Residue on Earth
By David Biello published
Scientists find a layer of plastics, radiation and soot embedded in the planet's surface, defining a new Anthropocene epoch

How Tesla Motors Builds One of the World's Safest Cars [Video]
By David Biello published
Despite its lightweight metal body, the Tesla Model S electric vehicle earned the highest automobile safety rating in North America

How Safe Are US Nuclear Reactors? Lessons from Fukushima
By David Biello published
The U.S. has reactors of the same designs that melted down at Fukushima Daiichi, but regulators hope changes could prevent a repeat of Japan's nuclear crisis.
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