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Are carbon labels on products just greenwashing?

It isn't always obvious what a kilogram of carbon emissions means to the average consumer.

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Audi’s new tech can help you beat red lights

Plus, if you do need to stop, it counts down the time until it turns green for you.

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Raging wildfires will give this weekend’s full moon an eerie orange hue

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A modern guide to cassette tape players

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Can music help animals relax?

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Sorry, keto fans, you’re probably not in ketosis

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Our infrastructure can’t handle climate disasters. We need to build differently.

It may be time to start simply moving out of the way.

By Paul Bierman/The Conversation Jul 22, 2021

Military

The US military’s first experiment with portable nuclear reactors was short and tragic

Naturally, they're trying it again.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Jul 22, 2021

Technology

Russia’s new stealth fighter is a bargain worthy of a Bond villain

That's Checkmate, Mr. Bond: What to know about a mysterious new fighter jet out of Russia—and its superficial similarities to the F-35.

By Tara Santora Jul 22, 2021

Science

How to use science to talk to kids about gender

The conversations should start before young minds set stereotypes.

By Angely Mercado Jul 22, 2021

Environment

Floods from storms are destructive, but a humble rain garden can help

Hearty native plants can help prevent the worst of flood-related water pollution.

By Matt Hongoltz-Hetling Jul 22, 2021

Technology

Inside the ambitious video game project trying to preserve Indigenous sports

By digitizing games like Multicolored Turtle and ear pulling, UNESCO wants to make traditional game tourism a widespread possibility.

By Kate Baggaley Jul 22, 2021

Science

The pandemic drove overdose deaths to a record high, but telemedicine may curb the trend

A new CDC report shows a nearly 30 percent increase in fatalities in 2020.

By Lauren Leffer Jul 21, 2021

Health

The elements that make a perfect playground

Some of the most important elements may surprise you.

By Stan Horaczek/Popular Photography Jul 21, 2021

Technology

Watch this picture-perfect video on how camera film works

It seems like magic, but it's actually hard science.

By Hannah Seo Jul 22, 2021

Health

The J&J vaccine may be less effective against the Delta variant than we hoped

A preliminary study shows that the J&J vaccine doesn't seem to produce as many antibodies in recipients as the mRNA options.

PopSci’s summer issue just dropped—and it’s hot

Use these commonsense rules to avoid food poisoning

Traeger Ironwood 885 Pellet Grill review: Barbecue made almost too easy

Best pour-over coffee maker for a delicious cup every morning

The best mixing headphones tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth

Science

Are carbon labels on products just greenwashing?

Marsquakes reveal the red planet is way more radioactive than we thought

This is the most soothing sound in the world

The world’s worst conductor could be a game changer in the climate crisis

Tech

Audi’s new tech can help you beat red lights

Indiana wants magnetic highways that wirelessly charge electric vehicles

6 router settings you should change right now

Inside the surprisingly complex engineering process that creates an Olympic torch

Space

Raging wildfires will give this weekend’s full moon an eerie orange hue

How to view your favorite planets and astronomical events

Black hole jets got some stellar glam shots thanks to this giant telescope

The cost of the billionaire space race will be paid in carbon emissions

Life Hacks

A modern guide to cassette tape players

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Animals

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Wild birds don’t need your backyard feeders to survive

Don’t feed ducks bread. Here’s what to give them instead.

Raw dog food can harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Health

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Our infrastructure can’t handle climate disasters. We need to build differently.

The US military’s first experiment with portable nuclear reactors was short and tragic

Russia’s new stealth fighter is a bargain worthy of a Bond villain

How to use science to talk to kids about gender

Floods from storms are destructive, but a humble rain garden can help

Inside the ambitious video game project trying to preserve Indigenous sports

The pandemic drove overdose deaths to a record high, but telemedicine may curb the trend

The elements that make a perfect playground

Watch this picture-perfect video on how camera film works

The J&J vaccine may be less effective against the Delta variant than we hoped