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From our phones and smart assistants to transportation, the military, and cybersecurity—this is the latest on the technology shaping life on Earth and beyond.

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Screenshot of UAP video

Physicists use AI to hunt for UAPs and UFOs Physicists use AI to hunt for UAPs and UFOs

a vechile in a field

This ‘dual-use’ electric tractor can sow fields and run guns This ‘dual-use’ electric tractor can sow fields and run guns

By Mack DeGeurin

Side view of a two-seat, Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter fighter plane on an airfield during World War I, mid to late 1910s. (Photo by Interim Archives/Getty Images)

Volunteers spent 25 years building a WWI replica plane. It just took flight. Volunteers spent 25 years building a WWI replica plane. It just took flight.

By Margherita Bassi

ESA's Flyeye telescope at first light test outside

Bug-eyed telescope ready to find Earth-smashing asteroids Bug-eyed telescope ready to find Earth-smashing asteroids

Part of Dead Sea Scroll number 28a (1Q28a) from Qumran Cave 1. From Qumran (Khirbet Qumran or Wadi Qumran), West Bank of the Jordan River, near the Dead Sea, modern-day State of Israel. The Jordan Museum, Amman, Jordan Hashimite Kingdom.

Dead Sea Scrolls possibly even older than scholars thought Dead Sea Scrolls possibly even older than scholars thought

Nanoscale violin etching seen in microscope

The world’s smallest violin is thinner than a human hair The world’s smallest violin is thinner than a human hair

a blimp attached to a bus with a person holding a rope

19 vintage Goodyear Blimp photos on its 100th anniversary 19 vintage Goodyear Blimp photos on its 100th anniversary

By Popular Science Team

Screenshot of small orb rolling vertically down glass surface

Vertically rolling ball ‘challenges our basic understanding of physics’ Vertically rolling ball ‘challenges our basic understanding of physics’

Silver laptop against blue background

How to set up an Apple legacy contact, in case you die How to set up an Apple legacy contact, in case you die

laptop with Hulu open

How to reset your terrible streaming recommendations How to reset your terrible streaming recommendations

circa 1942: A U.S. Air Force B-17 'Flying Fortress' bomber flies through the sky, World War II. The aircraft was used extensively in Allied air raids, such as those against Hamburg and Dresden, and battles against German aircraft. (Photo by R. Gates/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Illinois man has spent 40 years rebuilding a WWII-era B-17 bomber Illinois man has spent 40 years rebuilding a WWII-era B-17 bomber

By Mack DeGeurin

Photogrammetric reconstruction of the submarine USS F-1 on the seafloor west of San Diego, California.

108-year-old submarine wreck seen in stunning detail in new footage 108-year-old submarine wreck seen in stunning detail in new footage

By Margherita Bassi

bearded man with sensors on face

Electronic face tattoo knows when you’re getting bored Electronic face tattoo knows when you’re getting bored

By Mack DeGeurin

machine sitting on a roof in NYC

Refrigerator-sized machine makes gasoline out of thin air Refrigerator-sized machine makes gasoline out of thin air

By Mack DeGeurin

two robots fighting. one is throwing a kick

In world’s first humanoid boxing match, gloating robot face plants In world’s first humanoid boxing match, gloating robot face plants

By Mack DeGeurin

grey suv parked in front of columned building

Chevrolet tested its 2025 Blazer EV in vomit-inducing way Chevrolet tested its 2025 Blazer EV in vomit-inducing way

By Kristin Shaw

black cybertruck in front of a crowd

Cybertruck police cruisers set to patrol World Cup matches in Mexico Cybertruck police cruisers set to patrol World Cup matches in Mexico

By Mack DeGeurin

notebook lm on phone screen

Google’s best AI research tool is now on your phone Google’s best AI research tool is now on your phone

screenshot of feedly

How to use Feedly to keep up with everything you want to read How to use Feedly to keep up with everything you want to read

man looks at meterology

Weather forecasting improves with AI, but we still need humans Weather forecasting improves with AI, but we still need humans

By Mack DeGeurin

google maps open on apple carplay

7 Google Maps tips to use with Android Auto and CarPlay 7 Google Maps tips to use with Android Auto and CarPlay

View from Viking clinker sail boat at sea

Archaeologists are taking to the high seas in Viking ships Archaeologists are taking to the high seas in Viking ships

Ditch Plains beach entry Montauk Long Island New York in the Hamptons with rip current warning sign

Florida man rigs drone to save drowning teen Florida man rigs drone to save drowning teen

Magnus Carlsen speaking into microphone at chess event

143,000 people teamed up to tie the world’s top chess player 143,000 people teamed up to tie the world’s top chess player

Woman sleeping in bed with tape over mouth

Don’t tape your mouth before bed Don’t tape your mouth before bed

Close up of Rubik's cube solving machine

College students demolish world record for fastest Rubik’s cube robot College students demolish world record for fastest Rubik’s cube robot

Scientists working on ZEUS laser array

The US test-fired its most powerful laser ever The US test-fired its most powerful laser ever

a motorcycle rider taking a turn

Ducati adds 50 tiny sensors to motorbikes to amp up its racing game Ducati adds 50 tiny sensors to motorbikes to amp up its racing game

By Kristin Shaw

How to customize controls and gestures on Apple AirPods How to customize controls and gestures on Apple AirPods

That weird call or text from a senator is probably an AI scam That weird call or text from a senator is probably an AI scam

By Mack DeGeurin

a mine opening with tracks running in

How an abandoned mine became Korea’s moon lab How an abandoned mine became Korea’s moon lab

nails sticking out from wood

8-year-old kid with a metal detector stumbles upon a 19th century shipwreck 8-year-old kid with a metal detector stumbles upon a 19th century shipwreck

By Mack DeGeurin

Man comparing digitized Magna Carta on laptop to notes in book

Harvard paid $27 for a Magna Carta copy in 1946. It’s actually an original. Harvard paid $27 for a Magna Carta copy in 1946. It’s actually an original.

A view from the scene where a mother and two children died with one children in critical condition after being struck by an Audi operated by a 32-year-old woman with a suspended license in Gravesend, Brooklyn, New York, United States on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Saturday afternoon at 1:04 PM a Toyota Camry with TLC plates and attempted to turn on Ocean Parkway and it was struck near the bumper by an Audi A3 Sedan and the impact caused the Audi to strike a mother and her children as they were walking in the street. The mother and two of her children are dead and her third child is in critical condition. As of this time no arrests are made however the mother is being tested by breathalyzer. Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch visited the scene and held a news conference.

Super Speeders are deadly. This technology can slow them down. Super Speeders are deadly. This technology can slow them down.

By Mack DeGeurin

2 small boys playing Street Smart video game in video arcade on boardwalk.

The surprising benefits of video games The surprising benefits of video games

A new 5G cell tower stands on a high-rise building

Study debunks 5G health conspiracy theory (again) Study debunks 5G health conspiracy theory (again)

Office laptop computer on bright yellow background

9 settings to change on your Mac 9 settings to change on your Mac

an aerial train car set on top of text

A century ago, suspended monorails were serious mass-transit contenders A century ago, suspended monorails were serious mass-transit contenders

By Bill Gourgey

How to find any file on your phone How to find any file on your phone

CGI recreation of Athena statue in the Parthenon

View the Parthenon as it stood in 432 BCE View the Parthenon as it stood in 432 BCE

Competitors in indoor skydiving wind tunnel

The dizzying acrobatics of the World Indoor Skydiving Championships The dizzying acrobatics of the World Indoor Skydiving Championships

Inflatable flailing tube man balloon against blue sky

Flailing tube man-inspired robot uses no electronics Flailing tube man-inspired robot uses no electronics

flying car in the sky

This $1M flying car can reach speeds of 155 mph This $1M flying car can reach speeds of 155 mph

By Mack DeGeurin

screenshot of copilot

How to use Copilot Vision for free in Microsoft Edge How to use Copilot Vision for free in Microsoft Edge

an ai-generated image of a man in a hat and hoodie

This man was killed four years ago. His AI clone just spoke in court. This man was killed four years ago. His AI clone just spoke in court.

By Mack DeGeurin

Close up of MingKwai keyboard with Chinese characters on keys

First Chinese typewriter rediscovered in grandfather’s basement First Chinese typewriter rediscovered in grandfather’s basement

orange sports car

Genesis finally unwraps its new GMR-001 hypercar Genesis finally unwraps its new GMR-001 hypercar

By Kristin Shaw

Nuclear fusion reactor module section in construction facility

New nuclear fusion reactor’s electromagnet could lift 10 monster trucks New nuclear fusion reactor’s electromagnet could lift 10 monster trucks

a mother and child walk in beside an amtrak train parked at railroad station

What happens if Amtrak gets privatized? What happens if Amtrak gets privatized?

By Mack DeGeurin

camper van vehicle with tent on top

Kia’s wild concept EV includes hydro-turbine wheels, solar panels, and a rooftop tent Kia’s wild concept EV includes hydro-turbine wheels, solar panels, and a rooftop tent

By Kristin Shaw

Image of dozens of galaxies taken by Hubble Space Telescope

NASA’s new space observatory is mapping the entire sky in 3D NASA’s new space observatory is mapping the entire sky in 3D

Passengers inside the cabin of a commercial airliner during flight. Shallow depth of field with focus on the seats in the foreground.

Why are airline seats so small? It all started in 1978. Why are airline seats so small? It all started in 1978.

By Mack DeGeurin

Scientists warn deepfakes are about to become undetectable Scientists warn deepfakes are about to become undetectable

By Mack DeGeurin

Boeing Super Hornet taking off from the deck of an aircraft carrier

US Navy loses $60 million fighter jet after it falls into Red Sea US Navy loses $60 million fighter jet after it falls into Red Sea

google messages screenshots

7 helpful Google Messages tips you need to know 7 helpful Google Messages tips you need to know

Scientists working on space probe in lab

A dead Soviet space probe from 1972 is falling back to Earth A dead Soviet space probe from 1972 is falling back to Earth

Black and white overhead shot of Mars rover and tracks on planet

NASA satellite spies Curiosity chugging along on Mars NASA satellite spies Curiosity chugging along on Mars

Teenage boy in record store shopping for music

What does ‘remastering’ an album actually mean? What does ‘remastering’ an album actually mean?

a blue sports car parked in front of rock wall

Cruising Tuscany in the more refined Lamborghini Urus SE plug-in hybrid Cruising Tuscany in the more refined Lamborghini Urus SE plug-in hybrid

iphone with options open

How to manage Siri Suggestions on your iPhone How to manage Siri Suggestions on your iPhone

Slate EV truck and SUV upgrade next to each other in warehouse

Minimalist EV pickup truck has no stereo and a $20,000 price tag Minimalist EV pickup truck has no stereo and a $20,000 price tag

unfinished Goldin Finance 117 skyscraper surrounded by city on a sunny day

World’s tallest abandoned skyscraper resumes construction World’s tallest abandoned skyscraper resumes construction

screenshot of citizen projects

The National Archives needs your help transcribing UFO and JFK files The National Archives needs your help transcribing UFO and JFK files

Side by side of uncooked and cooked 3D printed vegan calamari rings

3D-printed calamari is back on the menu 3D-printed calamari is back on the menu