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Every US state has now vaccinated 10 percent of its residents

Every US state has now vaccinated 10 percent of its residents

Here are the most recent COVID-19 stats.

By Claire Maldarelli

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 Eleanor Cummins
Stream audio to your smart speaker from any device
When you feel more like listening than giving out commands. By David Nield
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 Hannah Seo

Science

astronaut on spacewalk

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

And should colonists on Mars be allowed to eat each other?

By Shannon Stirone

Tech

Model with long brown hair along the water using a vape pen

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

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

By Jon-Patrick Allem/The Conversation

Space

"Mars spiders," formations caused by underground carbon dioxide fizzing to the surface in springtine.

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

By Hannah Seo

Life Hacks

Phone recording.

The best ways to record audio on your phone

By David Nield

Animals

An Alagoas Brazilian screech owl

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

By Erin Fennessy

Environment

Construction workers install solar panles.

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

By Emily Cerf

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By PopSci Commerce Team Apr 13, 2021

Shop

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

Uncategorized

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 Nikita Amir Apr 12, 2021

Health

Kids aged 12 to 15 might be able to get Pfizer’s COVID vaccine soon

Here's what you need to know this week.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Apr 11, 2021

Technology

These augmented-reality goggles let soldiers see through vehicle walls

The US Army's latest investment in Microsoft HoloLens tech, explained.

By Alisha McDarris Apr 10, 2021

DIY

How to avoid an alligator encounter—and what to do if you can’t

Gators like to be left alone, but they're also hard to see.

By Rob Stumpf Apr 10, 2021

Technology

Hyundai’s new Ioniq 5 doubles as a giant backup battery for your gadgets

Why not plug your TV into your electric car?

By David Nield Apr 9, 2021

DIY

How to fix common smartphone problems

For when you can't connect to the internet to search 'what's wrong with my phone?'

By Rachel Feltman Apr 9, 2021

Health

How to tell seasonal allergies from COVID-19 symptoms

Pollen or pandemic? Here’s what to ask yourself.

By Stan Horaczek Apr 9, 2021

Technology

The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is a dream for serious mobile gamers

This powerful device includes two cooling fans and a super-fast touchscreen.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Apr 9, 2021

Technology

The future of air combat is drones launching more drones

A Valkyrie just launched its own little UAV.