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Health

Do face rollers work? We asked a dermatologist.

It’s superficial but relaxing.

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Psychology

The hallucinatory thoughts of the dying mind

Delirium is one of the most perplexing deathbed phenomena, exposing the gap between our cultural ideals of dying words and the reality of a disoriented mind.

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Tech Hacks

How to use Apple Intelligence to sort your emails

Spend less time in your inbox, with the help of AI.

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Land

Man from uncontacted tribe emerges from rainforest, signals to villagers

The individual is believed to belong to a group first seen in 2021.

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Engineering

The 10 coolest musical instruments you’ll see in 2025

The 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition finalists include an ‘Udderbot,’ ‘Hacked Double Trumpet,’ and a ‘Dinosaur Choir.’

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Sharks

Cuttlefish ink can help keep sharks away from humans

Mimicking the ink created by the bioluminescent cephalopods could keep both sharks and people safe.

Valentine’s Day 1946: The first general-purpose electronic computer blossoms
Technology

Valentine’s Day 1946: The first general-purpose electronic computer blossoms

The ENIAC was a 30-ton ‘numerical monster’—and pivotal in the history of consumer technology.

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Psychology

Quiet couples: Alone time together

The right kind of silence can be golden, revitalizing and strengthening a relationship.

A selection of the mummified bodies in the exhibition area of the Egyptian museum in Cairo.
Archaeology

What do Egyptian mummies smell like? Surprisingly pleasant.

Scientists and sniffers teamed up to study the ancient scents for the first time.

Own a piece of science history.

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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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