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Mars

Meet The Mars One Candidates

These 10 people have signed up to die on Mars, in order to live there.

Postulating The Cause of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Associated with EV-D68
Health

Postulating The Cause of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Associated with EV-D68

The Quest To Harness Wind Energy At 2,000 Feet
Renewables

The Quest To Harness Wind Energy At 2,000 Feet

High-altitude wind contains enough energy to power the planet. A Boston start-up wants to be the first to bring it down to Earth.

A Legion Of Walruses, Hidden Moon Valleys, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
Science

A Legion Of Walruses, Hidden Moon Valleys, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week

Plus a truly psychedelic supernova, like whoa

From The Archives: How The $10 Million Ansari X Prize Was Won
Aviation

From The Archives: How The $10 Million Ansari X Prize Was Won

In November 2004, Popular Science profiled the Tier One team as they prepared to launch the commercial spaceflight industry.

Using Anthrax In The Fight Against Cancer
Health

Using Anthrax In The Fight Against Cancer

The Week In Drones: Drunk Drivers, Democracy, Volcanic Eruptions, And More
Technology

The Week In Drones: Drunk Drivers, Democracy, Volcanic Eruptions, And More

Keeping up with the droneses

Our First Look at the Moon’s Far Side
Space

Our First Look at the Moon’s Far Side

Building Better Knees For The NBA
Medicine

Building Better Knees For The NBA

New techniques mean better outcomes for athletes.

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Science

Science On Ice: 7 Antarctic Experiments To Keep An Eye On

Summertime in Antarctica means scientists will be studying penguins, mysterious microbes, and more.

GE OFFSHORE TURBINE
Renewables

How It Works: The Next-Gen Wind Turbine

To take advantage of the strong winds that blow over the ocean, this gearless turbine uses a giant ring of magnets and 176-foot blades

how-it-works illustration of a Recycled-Air Scuba System
Technology

How It Works: Recycled-Air Scuba System

This Dad Makes Awesome CGI Videos Of His Son
Technology

This Dad Makes Awesome CGI Videos Of His Son

Normally, videos of somebody's kid are boring. But when the dad works with Pixar? Way less boring.

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Pets

How The Rising Status Of Cats And Dogs Could Doom Biomedical Research

Scientific organizations worry that a movement to grant more rights to pets could spill over to mice and lab rats.

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Engineering

The Rise Of The Supertalls

Engineering advances have architects striving for the mile-high skyscraper.

How Warfare Has Evolved Over The Past Century
Weapons

How Warfare Has Evolved Over The Past Century

The changing face of combat

Satellite Data Maps Sea Floor’s Hidden Depths
Environment

Satellite Data Maps Sea Floor’s Hidden Depths

A vibrant map of never-before-seen terrain

Throwback Thursday: WWII Prep, Hurricane Houses, And Texas Gunslingers
Weather

Throwback Thursday: WWII Prep, Hurricane Houses, And Texas Gunslingers

Plus, the early days of mishandling deadly vials in labs.

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Mars

Colonizing Mars: A How-To Guide

Establish a settlement on the Red Planet in four not-so-easy steps.

Infamous Diarrhea-Causing Infections Nearly Double In U.S. Hospitals
Diseases

Infamous Diarrhea-Causing Infections Nearly Double In U.S. Hospitals