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Tech Hacks

How to turn off AI in Windows and bring yourself some peace

You don’t have to accept what Microsoft gives you.

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Wildlife

This is how you give a bear a check-up

Expert tip: you can’t muzzle a bear.

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Cancer

Deadly ‘pharaoh’s curse fungus’ could be used to fight cancer

‘Nature has given us this incredible pharmacy.’

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Tech Hacks

How your Android phone can detect earthquakes

Earthquake alerts are part of a suite of safety settings.

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Wildlife

13 serene nature images from the Florida State Parks photo contest

The naturally beautiful side of the Sunshine State.

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Environment

Could trees know when the summer solstice is?

Not all scientists are convinced.

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Archaeology

17th century Spanish coin found in ‘Diamond Don’s RV Park’

Metal detectorists in Texas discovered the nearly 350 year old artifact by accident.

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Fish

After a devastating wildfire, rescued fish make a triumphant return to Malibu

The endangered tidewater gobies were set free in Topanga Canyon Lagoon.

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Endangered Species

Secret koala population discovered near Australian city

These furry marsupials are cryptic and hard to find.

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Popular Science has been demystifying the worlds of science and technology since 1872. We explain the inner workings of the phone in your pocket, explore world-changing innovations, and examine everything from the marvels of deep space to the secret lives of staples like bread. We deliver an engaging, approachable, and inclusive look at emerging technologies and scientific advances.
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