- You can, and should, order more free COVID tests from the US government
Every US household can now request eight rapid antigen tests.
- From the archives: Inside the tantalizing quest to sense gravity waves
In the April 1981 issue of Popular Science, we explored the many initiatives and techniques used in the exciting hunt for sensing gravity waves, then out of reach.
- Martian beavers, intentional explosions, and other weird facts from 150 years of PopSci
Plus other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.
- Deadly tiger encounters are on the rise in India
India is home to the world’s largest wild tiger population. It’s protected by conservation mandates. As their habitats can overlap with humans, conflicts are on the rise.
- These weird marine critters paved the way for the ‘Cambrian explosion’ of species
Fossils from Newfoundland sea beds give a clue to how early animal communities formed.
- A new Air Force weapon just successfully reached Mach 5
The hypersonic weapon detached from a B-52 bomber. Three previous tests had failed.
- Best sauna suits of 2022
These duds take the term “sweat suit” very literally.
- Best anime streaming services in 2022
Whether you’re a neophyte hoping to catch senpai’s attention or a wizened otaku extraordinaire, we have the best ways to watch the finest in Japanese animation.
- Indonesia’s palm oil ban is hurting its own people the most
Banning exports has backfired for local farmers.
- Ohio bill proposes to criminalize electronic stalking and tracking
The proposed legislation follows reports of AirTags being used for tracking without consent.
- Try 3 months of Apple streaming services for free at Best Buy
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- Best Vizio soundbars of 2022
Vizio’s soundbars can Elevate your home theater experience.
- What the FDA is doing about the US baby formula shortage
The FDA will work with the largest US baby formula maker to reopen a key facility.
- 12 VPNs under $50 on sale for an additional 20-percent off
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- Can Idaho’s newest cobalt mine dig responsibly?
After millions in environmental cleanup, Idaho’s cobalt hotspot is welcoming its first new mining outfit in 40 years. Can it dig up the essential metal without leaving a trace?
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- From the archives: Inside the U.S. Army’s plan to build a luxurious city under the Arctic
In 1960, Popular Science dove into the military’s big subterranean plans for Camp Century, before they were abandoned in 1967.
- The summer issue of PopSci is extremely metal
For our 150th anniversary issue, we’re digging into the past, present, and future of humankind’s relationship with metal.
- The numbers show just how devastatingly dry the Western US is right now
Western states efforts struggle to deal with the longest dry streak since 800 A.D and its effects on snowpacks, topsoil, and reservoirs.
- US farmers can help in the battle for climate resiliency. A massive bill highlights how.
Popular Farm Bill programs that invest in sustainable agriculture are struggling to meet demand.
- Sex and gender binaries don’t tell the entire story of life
In ‘Been There, Done That: A Rousing History of Sex,’ PopSci executive editor Rachel Feltman shows why biology doesn’t define us.
- Uber’s latest goals involve more delivery and more EVs
Here are all the new features the company announced at this year’s Go/Get event.
- By combining screams, chimps seem to know 400 ‘words’
In more than 900 hours of recordings from wild chimpanzees, researchers heard hundreds of unique phrases that could resemble a language.
- How to use candles and incense sustainably
From wax waste to essential oil sourcing, aromatherapy is fraught with sustainability questions.
- A new AT&T update could make 911 calls more effective
Here’s how the carrier’s new location tech works when a mobile phone connects with emergency services, and how it compares to the competition.
- How to tell if your makeup, shampoo, or sunscreen has gone bad
Some old cosmetics are surprisingly risky, while others you can hang onto for years.
- Best Bose soundbars of 2022
Bose’s premium soundbar systems bring big sound to tight spaces.
- Chien-Shiung Wu’s work defied the laws of physics
Now regarded as the ‘first lady of physics,’ the Manhattan Project scientist was often not treated as a peer among her collaborators.
- Keep your video calls private, whether you’re working or not
Online safety practices apply to Zoom meetings and Skype calls, too.
- Score a lifetime subscription to MS Office and 3 finance courses for only $60
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- From the archives: The discovery of electrons breaks open the subatomic era
In the August 1901 issue of Popular Science, physicist J. J. Thomson excitedly detailed his methods for discovering the electron.
- Swappable batteries can help spur electric scooter use across the globe
One company is expanding to Italy, and another to Israel.
- This wild salmon hybrid is raising concerns in Canada
A recent study looks at the potential consequences of the chinook-coho hybrid, first was noticed in 2019.
- Why ‘rooftop wind’ simply can’t compete with rooftop solar
Our roofs may not be breezy enough to make a difference.
- The souped-up Large Hadron Collider is back to take on its weightiest questions yet
What happens where the LHC’s beams meet tells us how the universe works.
- Anyone can be a streamer. Here’s how to start.
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- This top-rated app offers brain training exercises, and it’s on sale
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- Environmental groups blame the EPA for more than 1,000 dead manatees
A federal lawsuit alleges that poor water quality in Florida is harming manatees and other species.
- These laser scans show how fires have changed Yosemite’s forests
Aerial LIDAR scans make it easy to see the difference between a fire-resistant forest and one where fire has been suppressed.
- Best Samsung laptops of 2022
Samsung has conquered smartphones. Are laptops next?
- How to share photos without blasting them all over the internet
Show off cute baby pics without losing your privacy.
- Save $50 on your way to Margaritaville with Ninja blenders from Amazon
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When it comes to storage, less is never more.
- Inside the Pentagon’s quest to help create cheap drones for soldiers
The DOD has been working on catalyzing the market to produce inexpensive drones the military can securely use. Here’s how.
- At US hospitals, a drug mix-up is just a few keystrokes away
Automated medication dispensing systems should be updated.
- Don’t miss this weekend’s total lunar eclipse
The ‘super flower blood moon’ will go on for hours.
- Save $330 on the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ from Best Buy
It’s a tablet, it’s a laptop, it’s the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ … and it’s a great deal.
- We’re sorry to report that NFTs are coming to Instagram
But if you’re wondering what it all means, here’s a simple explainer about the tech.
- How to get your digital assistant to stop yelling at you in public
Snitches get stitches.
- Helen Thompson Woolley showed biology does not define gender
Woolley was one of the first to challenge stereotypes of what men and women were capable of.
- Saab’s latest weapon is like a high-tech bazooka
The Carl Gustaf is a type of recoilless rifle, and the weapon and the round inside of it can share information with one another. Here’s how.