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a new shrimp-like crustacean. it is white with two protruding tusk-like appendages at its head, at least 8 legs, and two tail-like appendages at the back

Environment

New predator uncovered 25,000+ feet under the Pacific New predator uncovered 25,000+ feet under the Pacific

By Laura Baisas

a microscopic zooplankton

Environment

Microscopic ‘eating and pooping machines’ are great at sucking up carbon Microscopic ‘eating and pooping machines’ are great at sucking up carbon

By Laura Baisas

Nautilus captured on video

Environment

After 15 years, a vessel named ‘Nautilus’ actually saw a nautilus After 15 years, a vessel named ‘Nautilus’ actually saw a nautilus

a variety of products on a banner reading 'best of what's new 2024'

Technology

The 50 greatest innovations of 2024 The 50 greatest innovations of 2024

By Popular Science Team

a hand touching grass

Environment

What happens to our bodies when we touch grass What happens to our bodies when we touch grass

By Kathy Willis

twisted trees create a perfect reflection in still water

Environment

13 jaw-dropping International Landscape Photographer of the Year images 13 jaw-dropping International Landscape Photographer of the Year images

By Popular Science Team

dog kissing human licking face

Science

Why do dogs lick humans? It could be a sign of affection. Why do dogs lick humans? It could be a sign of affection.

By Lauren Leffer

An oil rig in Oklahoma.

Technology

‘A needle in a haystack:’ How AI is helping uncover abandoned oil wells ‘A needle in a haystack:’ How AI is helping uncover abandoned oil wells

By Mack DeGeurin

Frozen surface of Lake Enigma

Environment

Life discovered lurking under Antarctica’s frozen Lake Enigma Life discovered lurking under Antarctica’s frozen Lake Enigma

Two views of a slingshot spider (Theridiosoma gemmosum) web. The right image shows the web’s cone shape with a spider at the tip.

Environment

Watch a slingshot spider deploy a perfectly-timed trap Watch a slingshot spider deploy a perfectly-timed trap

By Laura Baisas

a siberian husky sits in the snow. it has piercing blue eyes and its ears are perked up

Science

Humans gave dogs treats 12,000 years ago, new archeological evidence suggests Humans gave dogs treats 12,000 years ago, new archeological evidence suggests

By Laura Baisas

Researchers say they were inspired by the way the Manta ray effortlessly propels itself forward using its fins.

Technology

This Manta ray robot is the world’s fastest soft-bodied swimmer This Manta ray robot is the world’s fastest soft-bodied swimmer

By Mack DeGeurin

leaded gasoline reminder

Health

Childhood leaded gasoline exposure damaged Americans’ mental health Childhood leaded gasoline exposure damaged Americans’ mental health

By Lauren Leffer

The anglerfish species Lophius piscatorius.

Science

Anglerfish are so much more than just their dangly bioluminescent lures Anglerfish are so much more than just their dangly bioluminescent lures

By Laura Baisas

brain scans in pink, blue, and yellow

Environment

Humans may have big brains thanks to our gut Humans may have big brains thanks to our gut

By Laura Baisas

cattle grazing in a field

Environment

Feeding seaweed to gassy cattle can reduce methane Feeding seaweed to gassy cattle can reduce methane

By Laura Baisas

A Mila mini air purifier and a Mila air purifier next to each other.

Gear

My Mila air purifiers are the most stylish ones I’ve tested, and they’re almost 30% off for Cyber Monday My Mila air purifiers are the most stylish ones I’ve tested, and they’re almost 30% off for Cyber Monday

an orca whale dorsal fin coming out of the water

Environment

Orcas observed preying on massive whale sharks Orcas observed preying on massive whale sharks

By Laura Baisas

Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel in grass, Leelanau State Park, Michigan.

Environment

How hibernating squirrels go more than six months without water—and don’t get thirsty How hibernating squirrels go more than six months without water—and don’t get thirsty

By Lauren Leffer

a photo from the movie "moana 2." a whale shark swims by a group of voyagers on the ocean

Science

‘We know the way’: How Polynesian voyagers navigate Earth’s biggest ocean ‘We know the way’: How Polynesian voyagers navigate Earth’s biggest ocean

By Laura Baisas