Einstein: Why He Matters. The fruits of one mind shaped civilization more than seems possible. By Brian Greene.

Vertigo: Ear implants & gene therapy are new attempts at relief, by David Noonan. Are mobile devices ruining today's kids? by David Pogue

Bloodhound: The Fastest Car in the World. Jets, rockets, and computer models will help a British team break 1,000 m.p.h. By Stuart Nathan

Jackhammers, concerts and other common noisemakers may cause irreparable damage to our ears - in unexpected ways. By Charles Liberman.

Two rival teams race to form images of giant planets in space. What they find could change the future of planet hunting. By Lee Billings

Searching for California's missing moisture. Drought may be turning California into a different kind of place altogether. By Dan Baum.

The Insider's Guide to Drone Videography. This expert guide will get you video geeks off the ground, by T. J. Diaz.

Perovskite could make solar cells cheaper and more efficient than silicon. By Varun Sivaram, Samuel D. Stranks and Henry J. Smith.

Scientists are racing to solve the enduring mystery of how a large, dangerous carnivore evolved into our best friend. By Virginia Morell.

Selections from a Scientific American booklet on the history of aviation and how science proposes to smooth flights and soothe passengers