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The 100 greatest innovations of 2018

Technology

The 100 greatest innovations of 2018 The 100 greatest innovations of 2018

By Popular Science Team

A cold drink like ice tea is poured into a glass with an orange/red overlay.

Health

The best (and worst) beverages to sip when you’re dehydrated The best (and worst) beverages to sip when you’re dehydrated

A new finding raises an old question: Where and when did life begin?

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A new finding raises an old question: Where and when did life begin? A new finding raises an old question: Where and when did life begin?

In all likelihood, someday the sun will knock out the grid

Environment

In all likelihood, someday the sun will knock out the grid In all likelihood, someday the sun will knock out the grid

By Sarah Scoles

Science

See How the Space Station was Built in Photos See How the Space Station was Built in Photos

You Can Help Redesign The Spaceship Buildings From ‘Men In Black’

Science

You Can Help Redesign The Spaceship Buildings From ‘Men In Black’ You Can Help Redesign The Spaceship Buildings From ‘Men In Black’

Pills on table and in vials on blue background

Health

There’s no harm in taking probiotics for allergies There’s no harm in taking probiotics for allergies

By Claire Maldarelli

The Mars Jezero crater

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Life could be hiding deep under Mars Life could be hiding deep under Mars

By Leto Sapunar

Curiosity Rover takes a self portrait

Science

Most Missions To Mars Don’t Survive Most Missions To Mars Don’t Survive

By Sara Chodosh

Science

Bat Tongues, A Marijuana Forest, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week Bat Tongues, A Marijuana Forest, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week

By Lydia Chain, Nicole Lou, and Steph Yin

Scientist in a Strange Land

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Scientist in a Strange Land Scientist in a Strange Land

How Little Vibrations Break Big Rockets

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How Little Vibrations Break Big Rockets How Little Vibrations Break Big Rockets

By Amy Shira Teitel

tons of potatoes

Science

Is there a single food that you can survive on forever? Is there a single food that you can survive on forever?

By Ellen Airhart

An image of a tardigrade.

Science

What you need to know about the tardigrade cannon What you need to know about the tardigrade cannon

Why does NASA keep launching Wright brothers’ stuff into space?

Science

Why does NASA keep launching Wright brothers’ stuff into space? Why does NASA keep launching Wright brothers’ stuff into space?

A chart comparing Earth to various exoplanets.

Science

Why aren’t there more super Earth-sized exoplanets? Astronomers think they’ve figured it out. Why aren’t there more super Earth-sized exoplanets? Astronomers think they’ve figured it out.

By Leto Sapunar

How the burning heart of a jet engine functions without melting

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How the burning heart of a jet engine functions without melting How the burning heart of a jet engine functions without melting

Important Scientific Mystery Solved: How Birds Lose Their Penises

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Important Scientific Mystery Solved: How Birds Lose Their Penises Important Scientific Mystery Solved: How Birds Lose Their Penises

By Lindsey Kratochwill

nebula IC 2118 in the constellation Orion.

Science

9 Space Pictures That Look Like Christmas 9 Space Pictures That Look Like Christmas

By Rose Pastore

medical exercise

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What Happens If You Have A Heart Attack In Space? What Happens If You Have A Heart Attack In Space?

By Rose Pastore

Science

What is a solstice? And other questions about the shortest day of the year, answered What is a solstice? And other questions about the shortest day of the year, answered

Science

Apply Now For A One-Way Trip To Mars Apply Now For A One-Way Trip To Mars

By Rose Pastore

Space Shuttle Era

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The Space Shuttle Era’s Best Images The Space Shuttle Era’s Best Images

Science

NASA’s Twin Orbiters Will Crash Into The Moon On Monday NASA’s Twin Orbiters Will Crash Into The Moon On Monday

By Rebecca Boyle

A solar eclipse.

Science

Why June’s sunrise eclipse will be worth waking up for Why June’s sunrise eclipse will be worth waking up for

The 13 Weirdest-Named Academic Journals

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The 13 Weirdest-Named Academic Journals The 13 Weirdest-Named Academic Journals

By Shaunacy Ferro

Science

Moon Robot Will Broadcast In Virtual-Reality Video Moon Robot Will Broadcast In Virtual-Reality Video

By Kevin Ohannessian

Secrets of the Very Small

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Secrets of the Very Small Secrets of the Very Small

By Gunjan Sinha

100 greatest innovations of 2019: Best of What's New

Technology

The 100 greatest innovations of 2019 The 100 greatest innovations of 2019

By Popular Science Team

Wolverine boots with Vibram Arctic Grip

Technology

The 9 Greatest Recreation Innovations Of The Year The 9 Greatest Recreation Innovations Of The Year

By Berne Broudy and Grennan Milliken

Snapshots of the best tech of the decade, including the Impossible 2.0 burger, Curiosity rover, and Fortnite video game

Technology

The best tech of the last decade The best tech of the last decade

By Popular Science Team

Technology

Aerospace Aerospace

By Reported by Eric Adams and Sophie Bushwick

Augmented Reality Or Augmented Humanity?

Science

Augmented Reality Or Augmented Humanity? Augmented Reality Or Augmented Humanity?

By Daniel Grushkin

A Garibaldi fish swims through a California kelp forest.

Environment

These newly discovered sea sponges were hiding in plain sight in California’s kelp forests These newly discovered sea sponges were hiding in plain sight in California’s kelp forests

Science

This Is the Food We’ll Eat on Mars This Is the Food We’ll Eat on Mars

Knievel Flight Path

Science

The Devils And The Deep Blue Sky The Devils And The Deep Blue Sky

By James Vlahos

The 10 Most Important Aerospace Innovations Of The Year

Technology

The 10 Most Important Aerospace Innovations Of The Year The 10 Most Important Aerospace Innovations Of The Year

By Kelsey D. Atherton, Sophie Bushwick

Skype Translator

Technology

The 7 Greatest Software Innovations Of The Year The 7 Greatest Software Innovations Of The Year

By Dave Gershgorn and Lindsey Kratochwill

Highlights from the Biodesign Challenge Summit

Science

Highlights from the Biodesign Challenge Summit Highlights from the Biodesign Challenge Summit

By Daniel Grushkin

A tangle of macaque monkeys.

Environment

Laughter is a key part of play for many animals Laughter is a key part of play for many animals

How You’ll Die On Mars

Science

How You’ll Die On Mars How You’ll Die On Mars

Why Thousands Of People Are Willing To Die On Mars

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Why Thousands Of People Are Willing To Die On Mars Why Thousands Of People Are Willing To Die On Mars

By Daniel Engber

The Man Who Fixed Hubble

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The Man Who Fixed Hubble The Man Who Fixed Hubble

By Shannon Stirone

"Mars spiders," formations caused by underground carbon dioxide fizzing to the surface in springtine.

Science

Scientists brought ‘Mars spiders’ to Earth—here’s how Scientists brought ‘Mars spiders’ to Earth—here’s how

The Space Surveillance Telescope Complex

Technology

DARPA Just Gave The Air Force A Telescope To Watch For Satellite Sabotage DARPA Just Gave The Air Force A Telescope To Watch For Satellite Sabotage

By Kelsey D. Atherton

crowd in swimming pool

Science

Peeing in the pool is actually really bad for you Peeing in the pool is actually really bad for you

By Claire Maldarelli

A half-ring vortex in a swimming pool

DIY

How To Create Vortex Rings In Your Swimming Pool How To Create Vortex Rings In Your Swimming Pool

By Dianna Cowern

A fissure in the Cerberus Fossae formation on Mars.

Science

Mars may have had recent volcanic eruptions—which is great news for finding life Mars may have had recent volcanic eruptions—which is great news for finding life

By Leto Sapunar

A trio of giraffes from the necks up against a cloudy sky backdrop.

Science

Ask Us Anything: Why do humans stop growing? Ask Us Anything: Why do humans stop growing?

By Claire Maldarelli, Jessica Boddy

Science

Scientists Rank World’s Most ‘Evolutionarily Distinct’ Birds Scientists Rank World’s Most ‘Evolutionarily Distinct’ Birds

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Poison

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9 Things You Didn’t Know About Poison 9 Things You Didn’t Know About Poison

Science

What’s Next For Astronaut Scott Kelly? What’s Next For Astronaut Scott Kelly?

A burning pile of magnesium expelling white smoke against a dark blue background, with a fire extinguisher nozzle nearby setting it on fire.

DIY

Let burning metals lie Let burning metals lie

By Theodore Gray

Earth from space

Science

NASA Is Sending Some Lucky Yeast Into Radiation-Filled Deep Space NASA Is Sending Some Lucky Yeast Into Radiation-Filled Deep Space

By Shannon Stirone

CubeSats Are Paving Mankind’s Way Back To The Moon, And Beyond

Science

CubeSats Are Paving Mankind’s Way Back To The Moon, And Beyond CubeSats Are Paving Mankind’s Way Back To The Moon, And Beyond

By Shannon Stirone

Asteroid Bennu floating in black space.

Science

Megapixels: Watch NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft zoom in on its asteroid target Megapixels: Watch NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft zoom in on its asteroid target

By Jillian Mock

The Keeper Of The Maps Of Mars

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The Keeper Of The Maps Of Mars The Keeper Of The Maps Of Mars

By Shannon Stirone

Planetary Deep Drill piecing rocks

Science

A Drill To Tunnel Miles Below The Surface Of Mars A Drill To Tunnel Miles Below The Surface Of Mars

By Shannon Stirone

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By Popular Science Team

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Mapping The Hidden Universe In Your Kitchen Mapping The Hidden Universe In Your Kitchen

By Popular Science Team

Science of sleep

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March 2014: Science Of Sleep March 2014: Science Of Sleep

By Popular Science Team

Instant Expert: How Can We Tell If a Country Is Making Nuclear Power or Nuclear Weapons?

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Instant Expert: How Can We Tell If a Country Is Making Nuclear Power or Nuclear Weapons? Instant Expert: How Can We Tell If a Country Is Making Nuclear Power or Nuclear Weapons?

By Brooke Borel