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Shapeshifting Metamaterial Could Revolutionize How We Treat Wounds
Military

Shapeshifting Metamaterial Could Revolutionize How We Treat Wounds

"When a drug can flow into a cavity then conform to the shape of the cavity and stay there, it offers unprecedented opportunities [in the] delivery of drugs."

Why The Only Secure Password Is One You Don’t Even Know That You Know
Technology

Why The Only Secure Password Is One You Don’t Even Know That You Know

Researchers have shown how to teach a password subconsciously, then pluck it back out.

Why Aren’t We Afraid Of A Tsunami Hitting San Francisco?
Weather

Why Aren’t We Afraid Of A Tsunami Hitting San Francisco?

When a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's eastern coast early Friday morning, we all feared a tsunami. But San Francisco gets earthquakes all the time, and we're not scared of a tsunami there. Why?

The Secret Weapons Behind The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor
Weapons

The Secret Weapons Behind The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor

Today is the anniversary of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. To mark the occasion in 1966, Popular Science published a feature on how the Japanese designed such a successful assault--and how they paid for it later.

Does Edible Deodorant Work?
Ask Us Anything

Does Edible Deodorant Work?

One intrepid Popular Science editor eschews antiperspirant for a week to see if Deo candy really works.

Space-Tourism Company Is Selling Trips To The Moon For $750 Million Each
Moons

Space-Tourism Company Is Selling Trips To The Moon For $750 Million Each

So start saving now.

Startup CyPhy Shows Off New Drone That Can Slip Through Windows
Technology

Startup CyPhy Shows Off New Drone That Can Slip Through Windows

The startup launched by an iRobot co-founder is focused on making robots simple again.

How To Build Your Own Computer Jog Wheel
Projects

How To Build Your Own Computer Jog Wheel

In which your old VCR is repurposed as something useful

Video: A Black Hawk Helicopter Goes Autonomous
Technology

Video: A Black Hawk Helicopter Goes Autonomous

The rotorcraft of the future will be robotic, and the Army is already working on the technology via an autonomous UH-60 Black Hawk demonstrator.

How To Build Your Own Cockroach Cyborg
Projects

How To Build Your Own Cockroach Cyborg

A mind-controlled insect that scurries and stops on command

You Built What?!: A Remote-Controlled Robo-Arm
Projects

You Built What?!: A Remote-Controlled Robo-Arm

A 16-year-old's homemade wireless robotic limb

Love Of Spicy Food Is Built Into Your Personality
Science

Love Of Spicy Food Is Built Into Your Personality

Love of spicy food isn't just desensitization, or cultural upbringing--it also has ties to who you are.

Remembering Dave Brubeck, The Mathematical Pianist (1920-2012)
Science

Remembering Dave Brubeck, The Mathematical Pianist (1920-2012)

Dave Brubeck, the legendary pianist and composer, died today. Here we remember his genius.

Oceangoing Robot Comes Ashore In Australia, Completing A 9,000-Mile Autonomous Pacific Crossing
Robots

Oceangoing Robot Comes Ashore In Australia, Completing A 9,000-Mile Autonomous Pacific Crossing

After a year at sea, Liquid Robotics' Wave Glider has set the record for the longest distance traveled by an autonomous robot.

Global Economic Winners: African Economy Booms
Science

Global Economic Winners: African Economy Booms

Africa’s rapid growth is not affecting the continent equally. Here’s a look at five African countries that represent some of the brightest spots.

NASA Loves Mars A Lot And Plans To Send It Another Curiosity In 8 Years
Science

NASA Loves Mars A Lot And Plans To Send It Another Curiosity In 8 Years

NASA already has an orbiter for 2013 and a lander for 2016; now it has another rover in the works, too.

NASA’s Newest Engineering Challenge: How To Change A Light Bulb
International Space Station

NASA’s Newest Engineering Challenge: How To Change A Light Bulb

NASA is changing all of the light bulbs on board the International Space Station to help famously insomniac astronauts sleep better.

Researchers Can Tell A Liar By The Nose With The ‘Pinocchio Effect’
Science

Researchers Can Tell A Liar By The Nose With The ‘Pinocchio Effect’

Thermography scans show that when you lie, your nose heats up.

How Moon Dust Could Improve Weather Predictions On Earth
Space

How Moon Dust Could Improve Weather Predictions On Earth

During a moon dust measurement experiment, a physicist accidentally figured out how to help weather forecasters.

Is It Good For Our Work Lives To Be Constantly Connected? [Infographic]
Technology

Is It Good For Our Work Lives To Be Constantly Connected? [Infographic]

Wake up, check phone. Go to work, look at computer. Go home, play with tablet watch TV check phone look at computer. Go to bed.