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The Science of Distraction
Science

The Science of Distraction

Has the Internet nuked our ability to meaningfully focus on anything?

Researcher Charged With Smuggling Stolen Ebola Virus
Diseases

Researcher Charged With Smuggling Stolen Ebola Virus

... despite the fact that he did not in fact have any of the virus with him

Science

June Sweepstakes: Official Rules

Chevy Volt Prototype Test Drive: Detroit’s Great Electric Hope
Technology

Chevy Volt Prototype Test Drive: Detroit’s Great Electric Hope

Does the hotly anticipated plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt have a shot at rejuvenating General Motors? We took a prototype version for a spin to find out.

An old man in a gray suit using a rappelling device to descend from a tall office building.
DIY

The 2009 Invention Awards

This year's ultimate garage creations and the big thinkers behind them.

California’s Emissons Rules Become National Standard
Technology

California’s Emissons Rules Become National Standard

For the first time, a national standard, which calls for calls for cars and light trucks to be up to 30% cleaner by 2016

Swine Flu Is Still Here
Science

Swine Flu Is Still Here

Mexico returns to normal while other countries grapple with the spread of the disease. Plus, a flu blog roundup

“Science Papa” Brings The Lab Into Your Living Room
Gear

“Science Papa” Brings The Lab Into Your Living Room

Get your geek on with "Cooking Mama's" science-minded man

Is Warp Speed Possible? We Ask a String Theorist
Physics

Is Warp Speed Possible? We Ask a String Theorist

PopSci talks to futurist Michio Kaku about the (not necessarily) impossible physics of Star Trek

Let’s Talk About Space
Technology

Let’s Talk About Space

...in 140 characters or less

Swine Flu Consistent with Other Pandemic Strains
Science

Swine Flu Consistent with Other Pandemic Strains

H1N1's family tree, the first analysis of the virus, and safety tips from a guy in a gorilla costume

Racing the Sun
Technology

Racing the Sun

A solar-powered plane gears up for a round-the-world flight

Again with the Cyber War
Technology

Again with the Cyber War

The media gets in on the cyberwar act

Hubble Camera’s Farewell Photo
Technology

Hubble Camera’s Farewell Photo

With this image of Nebula Kohoutek 4-55, Hubble's camera says goodbye

Face Off
Health

Face Off

The first American face-transplant recipient greets the world

Speck of a Motor
Robots

Speck of a Motor

An engine for running medical microbots

Obama Unveils Science Advisors
Science

Obama Unveils Science Advisors

The President's nerd team is ready to go. Avengers (of science) assemble!

Math, Art, and Origami at MIT
Science

Math, Art, and Origami at MIT

A father-and-son team study the science -- and art -- of folding

Signs of Spring Detected from Orbit
Technology

Signs of Spring Detected from Orbit

Passing over Washington, D.C., at 4 miles per second, the GeoEye satellite admires the flowers

Earth Day on the Highway
Hybrid Cars

Earth Day on the Highway

Our friends at Driverside.com explore what this little piece of history means for the future of green car technology and environmental awareness in the automotive industry