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How to prevent getting struck by lightning

And what to do if you are.

By Alisha McDarris

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Maggots and algae could be the sustainable snacks of the future

Eating healthy and sustainabily in the future could require some serious creativity.

By Shaena Montanari

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The FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit offers millions of Americans a $50 discount on internet access

The $3.2 billion program also includes a $100 stipend for laptops, desktops, and tablets.

By Stan Horaczek

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Space

Yes, giant space debris is falling to Earth right now. No, it probably won’t hit you.

By Claire Maldarelli

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Life Hacks

Build a garden that’ll have pollinators buzzin’

By Jennifer Ball

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Animals

Cats love sitting in boxes so much they’ll even sit in fake ones

By Sara Chodosh

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Health

How long do allergies last—a few years or your whole life?

By Sara Chodosh

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By Philip Kiefer May 14, 2021

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Dam reservoirs may be much bigger sources of carbon emissions than we thought

We thought dams were good for the environment, but they may actually release immense amounts of carbon.

By Stan Horaczek May 13, 2021

Technology

It’s time to delete most of your apps

Unused apps on your phone can do more harm than simply taking up space.

By Jeffrey Miller/The Conversation May 13, 2021

Science

The explosion of pasta shapes was fueled by modern technology

If you love trying different pastas, thank the Renaissance and Industrial Revolution.

By PopSci Commerce Team May 13, 2021

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The best air mattresses for your back

Luxury sleep anywhere you like.

By Kelsey D. Atherton May 13, 2021

Technology

The Cottonmouth amphibious vehicle could carry Marines into future battles

The Marine Corps needs a new Light Armored Vehicle, and this could be their venomous new ride.

By Shaena Montanari May 13, 2021

Environment

It’s not just methane—meat production fills the air with noxious particulate matter too

There's more than just cow burps to worry about.

By Philip Kiefer May 13, 2021

Science

The main ingredient in RoundUp doesn’t just kill plants. It harms beetles, too.

Glyphosate seems to interrupt a key symbiotic relationship in sawtooth grain beetles.

By Nikita Amir May 12, 2021

Science

How to build a house that stays cool without AC

A guide to help your house face the heat.

By David Nield May 12, 2021

DIY

How to protect your devices and data from theft

Preparation is key.

By Stan Horaczek May 12, 2021

Technology

Bose built a hearing aid that could save you money—and a doctor’s visit

Aimed at people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss, the Bose SoundControl device has FDA clearance for consumers.

How to prevent getting struck by lightning

Best ergonomic chair: A happy back is one of the office essentials, so let’s optimize your ergonomic workstation

Wildfires could hit your hometown. Here’s how to prepare.

5 keyboard apps for when you just need to type

Science

Maggots and algae could be the sustainable snacks of the future

Your questions about kids and COVID-19 vaccines, answered

Roads and highways disrupt bee pollination

Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks—but there’s a catch

Tech

The FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit offers millions of Americans a $50 discount on internet access

This $999 modular laptop makes repairs and upgrades easy

An Air Force artificial intelligence program flew a drone fighter for hours

EVs are silent and soulless, so BMW tapped Hans Zimmer to give them a voice

Space

Yes, giant space debris is falling to Earth right now. No, it probably won’t hit you.

Tiny galaxies may have brought the cosmos out of the dark ages

Radio signals detected on Venus weren’t sent by aliens

This new space probe will go farther and faster than any before, gathering data for generations

Life Hacks

Build a garden that’ll have pollinators buzzin’

How to strike a better deal with your cable company

14 tricks to get more out of the underrated Apple Maps app

Boost your productivity on Google Docs and Sheets using scripts and macros

Animals

Cats love sitting in boxes so much they’ll even sit in fake ones

Declawing cats is harmful. Do this instead.

This rare ‘Finding Nemo’ fish mysteriously washed up on a California beach

This 70-year-old man got much more than Lyme from a tick bite

Health

How long do allergies last—a few years or your whole life?

Millennium- old poop reveals the surprising diversity of our ancestors’ microbiomes

The US joined the push to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents. Will it actually help?

The pandemic could be a long-awaited turning point for telemedicine

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Dam reservoirs may be much bigger sources of carbon emissions than we thought

It’s time to delete most of your apps

The explosion of pasta shapes was fueled by modern technology

The best air mattresses for your back

The Cottonmouth amphibious vehicle could carry Marines into future battles

It’s not just methane—meat production fills the air with noxious particulate matter too

The main ingredient in RoundUp doesn’t just kill plants. It harms beetles, too.

How to build a house that stays cool without AC

How to protect your devices and data from theft

Bose built a hearing aid that could save you money—and a doctor’s visit