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Make your own weed jelly—from dandelions

The recipe calls for four ingredients, and they're all legal.

By Beka Garris/Outdoor Life

How to carry just about anything on your bike
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The biggest animal ever to fly was a reptile with a giraffe-like neck
Azhdarchid pterosaurs are also the largest ever flying vertebrates. By Hannah Seo
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Don't stress out about deleting games. By David Nield

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Compost can help protect us from food poisoning

Organic fertilizer performed better than its industrial counterparts in fighting harmful pathogens.

By Shaena Montanari

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Tech

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DJI Air 2S drone: A pro-grade aerial camera for under $1,000

A large image sensor gives the DJI Air 2S drone serious photo and video chops for under $1,000.

By Stan Horaczek

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Space

Ask Us Anything: What happens to your body when you die in space?

By Shannon Stirone

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Life Hacks

Fight ant infestations with these expert tips

By Mary Beth Griggs

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Animals

Whose hoot? DNA and sound studies help define two new owl species in Brazil.

By Erin Fennessy

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Environment

The US is tropicalizing, and you’ve probably already noticed the change

By Philip Kiefer

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By Taylor White/Undark Apr 14, 2021

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The first swarm of genetically modified mosquitoes is about to hit the US

The lab-raised insects are expected to pass on a gene that kills disease-transmitting females—but some experts are dubious.

By Rob Verger Apr 14, 2021

Technology

Senator Tammy Duckworth on why AI should never fully replace humans in the cockpit

We caught up with the pilot and vet to talk about the future of military aviation, ugly aircraft, and more.

By Nikita Amir Apr 14, 2021

Science

We have no clue how climate change will affect most land mammals

We've only studied the effects of climate change for around one percent of all mammals.

By Claire Maldarelli Apr 13, 2021

Health

Every US state has now vaccinated 10 percent of its residents

Here are the most recent COVID-19 stats.

By Eleanor Cummins Apr 13, 2021

Health

It’s time you really understood what allergies mean

The word allergy originated in 1906. Today it’s come to mean a million different things.

By Hannah Seo Apr 13, 2021

Health

The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine doesn’t mean it’s not safe

Extremely rare blood clots prompted the FDA to pause the shot, but not because the vaccine is dangerous.

By Jon-Patrick Allem/The Conversation Apr 13, 2021

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Music videos are marketing vaping products to teens—and it’s working

Restrictions against cigarette placement in media don’t apply to vapes.

By PopSci Commerce Team Apr 13, 2021

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Bubble wrap is the safe way to transport valuables

A cushion of air keeps your stuff protected during moves and shipping.

By Philip Kiefer Apr 12, 2021

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COVID might be linked to more blood clots than we thought

A new study suggests the coronavirus itself causes blood clots more than we realized.

By David Nield Apr 12, 2021

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The best ways to record audio on your phone

Improve the sound of your videos.

Make your own weed jelly—from dandelions

How to carry just about anything on your bike

The biggest animal ever to fly was a reptile with a giraffe-like neck

How to optimize your PS5’s storage space so you don’t run out immediately

Science

Compost can help protect us from food poisoning

Our most recognizable screams are the most joyful

How divers found 4 new coral species, hidden in plain sight

In the battle for the crown, Indian jumping ants shrink and regrow their brains

Tech

DJI Air 2S drone: A pro-grade aerial camera for under $1,000

Amazon Echo Buds 2 wireless earbuds promise improved noise-canceling for $99

What does buying an expensive bike actually get you?

This remote-controlled landmine will attack tanks from above

Space

Ask Us Anything: What happens to your body when you die in space?

Scientists brought ‘Mars spiders’ to Earth—here’s how

Astronomers may have found the surprisingly elusive medium-sized black hole

We could live in caves on the moon. What would that be like?

Life Hacks

Fight ant infestations with these expert tips

Salmonella could be lurking at your bird feeders and baths. Here’s how to clean them.

Stream audio to your smart speaker from any device

MacOS Big Sur has an annoying Do Not Disturb bug. Here’s how to fix it.

Animals

Whose hoot? DNA and sound studies help define two new owl species in Brazil.

Nobody painted these glowing pink springhares—their Day-Glo is all natural

Narwhal tusks are full of illuminating secrets

How one Western bird’s numbers went from abundant to alarmingly low

Environment

The US is tropicalizing, and you’ve probably already noticed the change

Human activities are making freshwater sources saltier

This century-old technology could be the key to unlocking America’s renewable energy future

How Biden’s jobs plan will be put to work for the environment

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The first swarm of genetically modified mosquitoes is about to hit the US

Senator Tammy Duckworth on why AI should never fully replace humans in the cockpit

We have no clue how climate change will affect most land mammals

Every US state has now vaccinated 10 percent of its residents

It’s time you really understood what allergies mean

The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine doesn’t mean it’s not safe

Music videos are marketing vaping products to teens—and it’s working

Bubble wrap is the safe way to transport valuables

COVID might be linked to more blood clots than we thought

The best ways to record audio on your phone