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The Editor’s Letter From The April 2014 Issue Of Popular Science Magazine
Science

The Editor’s Letter From The April 2014 Issue Of Popular Science Magazine

The virtues of curiosity

Far More than a Hole in the Ground
Science

Far More than a Hole in the Ground

Strong Link Established Between Trust and Intelligence
Psychology

Strong Link Established Between Trust and Intelligence

If you don't trust this study's conclusions, you must not be smart. (Joking.)

A New Material For Night-Vision Contact Lenses
Engineering

A New Material For Night-Vision Contact Lenses

The material is based on graphene.

astronaut in space
Space

Bruce McCandless’ Terrifying-Looking Spacewalk

Investigation Of Milestone Stem Cell Papers Finds No Misconduct So Far
Health

Investigation Of Milestone Stem Cell Papers Finds No Misconduct So Far

Investigators examined two out of six accusations of plagiarism and falsification against the papers. They're still working on the remaining accusations.

DIY

TEDx: You can do science too!

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Science

The Week In Numbers: Google’s Robot Army, A Beautiful View Of Pi, And More

Robotic Fish and Inflatable Tentacles: How MIT is Solving Hard Problems with Soft Robots
Robots

Robotic Fish and Inflatable Tentacles: How MIT is Solving Hard Problems with Soft Robots

Has The Reintroduction Of Wolves Really Saved Yellowstone?
Conservation

Has The Reintroduction Of Wolves Really Saved Yellowstone?

Recent science suggests that, while important to restoring Yellowstone Park's ecological health, wolves are not the primary solution. Let the fighting commence.

Genius, As A Tot
Science

Genius, As A Tot

Waste Heat Is Free Energy. So Why Aren’t We Using It?
Energy

Waste Heat Is Free Energy. So Why Aren’t We Using It?

Burning out

Do Small Satellites Make For More Space Junk?
Science

Do Small Satellites Make For More Space Junk?

It depends on how they're deployed.

Audi Traffic Light Recognition Could Save Time And Fuel
Technology

Audi Traffic Light Recognition Could Save Time And Fuel

The new system tells drivers when a light is about to change.

Not Just New York: Gas Leaks Are A Problem All Over The U.S.
Global Warming

Not Just New York: Gas Leaks Are A Problem All Over The U.S.

Some evidence suggests a natural gas explosion triggered this morning's building collapses in New York City. Here's why we should all be worried.

Why Is Google Building A Robot Army?
Robots

Why Is Google Building A Robot Army?

In short: robotics world domination

Three Projects That Wage War On Spring
Technology

Three Projects That Wage War On Spring

Rally the garden troops

No, U.S. Drones Weren’t Shot Down Over Crimea
Drones

No, U.S. Drones Weren’t Shot Down Over Crimea

Maybe don't believe hearsay from Russian media when they're currently invading a country.

Squids And Other Invertebrates Can Probably Feel Pain
Animals

Squids And Other Invertebrates Can Probably Feel Pain

The ghost of calamari past...

Virtual Reality French Experimental Theater Is The Trippiest Thing
Technology

Virtual Reality French Experimental Theater Is The Trippiest Thing

Ever, possibly. It's also fascinating. We caught up with Benoit Marini, director of Mr. and Mrs. Dream, to talk about the play/show/dance/simulation.