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Go full silver alchemist and clean your jewelry with science

A fun kitchen experiment that results in shinier bling? Uhm, yes, please.

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

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 Alisha McDarris
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Wine being poired into glasses overlooking natural landscape.

Is your wine really sustainable? Here’s how to tell.

Making your happy hour a happy one for the planet is surprisingly simple.

By Shaena Montanari

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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 Stan Horaczek

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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

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Life Hacks

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Here’s how you can access your computer from anywhere

By David Nield

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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

Steel beams of the border wall in the Sonoran Desert

At the Arizona border, mapping migrant deaths could help save lives in the future

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By Rachel Feltman Apr 9, 2021

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How to tell seasonal allergies from COVID-19 symptoms

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

By Dominique A. Phillips and Jill Ehrenreich-May/The Conversation Apr 9, 2021

Health

How to help kids who are still stressed about COVID-19

They might need some extra support as they head back into the world.

By Hannah Seo Apr 8, 2021

Health

An HIV vaccine could arrive sooner than we thought—using Moderna’s mRNA tech

A new vaccine trial in humans shows promising results.

By Emily Cerf Apr 8, 2021

Health

The majority of US COVID-19 cases now trace back to the UK variant

Here's what you need to know this week.

By PopSci Commerce Team Apr 8, 2021

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Sturdy weather-resistant folding tables for any occasion

Make space for that unexpected guest overflow.

By PopSci Commerce Team Apr 8, 2021

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Clothes steamers that smarten up your garments in no time

Dress to impress without ironing.

By Philip Kiefer Apr 8, 2021

Health

Experts says blood clots from AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine are rare enough to justify its use

Some countries have already restricted the shot's use, but European regulators say it's worth using the vaccine mid-pandemic.

By Claire Maldarelli Apr 7, 2021

Health

Is red meat healthy?

Giving up red meat has more health challenges than you might think.

By David Roza/Task & Purpose Apr 7, 2021

Aviation

This badass plane now has a matching $39,000 Louis Vuitton handbag

They both carry stuff, but the adaptable aircraft is way better at it.

By Hannah Seo Apr 7, 2021

Health

COVID-19 survivors may have higher risk of anxiety, depression, and neurological disorders

Scientists are still uncertain if COVID-19 has a biological connection to these later illnesses.

Go full silver alchemist and clean your jewelry with science

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

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

How to fix common smartphone problems

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Is your wine really sustainable? Here’s how to tell.

‘Ghost forests’ are spreading across US coastal regions

Inside the discovery that could change particle physics

This newly discovered dinosaur is called ‘the one who causes fear’ for a reason

Tech

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

The future of air combat is drones launching more drones

Save space on your laptop and in the cloud by compressing files

Refueling B-52s in the sky is hard, so the Air Force is trying VR simulators

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?

Real-life BB-8 ‘hamster ball’ robot may one day map moon caves

Life Hacks

Here’s how you can access your computer from anywhere

What you need to know before bringing a puppy home for your kids

Daydreaming can have loads of benefits—if you do it right

Set up voice dictation on your computer and give your fingers a break

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

At the Arizona border, mapping migrant deaths could help save lives in the future

Old fish bones could make the eco-friendly plastic we’ve been waiting for

Electric vehicles are only one part of sustainable transit

Modern paper use is wildly unsustainable. Here’s what you can do about it.

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How to tell seasonal allergies from COVID-19 symptoms

How to help kids who are still stressed about COVID-19

An HIV vaccine could arrive sooner than we thought—using Moderna’s mRNA tech

The majority of US COVID-19 cases now trace back to the UK variant

Sturdy weather-resistant folding tables for any occasion

Clothes steamers that smarten up your garments in no time

Experts says blood clots from AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine are rare enough to justify its use

Is red meat healthy?

This badass plane now has a matching $39,000 Louis Vuitton handbag

COVID-19 survivors may have higher risk of anxiety, depression, and neurological disorders