Read the latest articles from Popular Science (Page 163)

Elephants in Okambara, Namibia that have been tagged with transmitters to track their movements.
Animals

The ‘internet of animals’ could transform what we know about wildlife

Scientists studying migrations, endangered species, and global change are placing tracking devices on thousands of animals that will be monitored by a satellite-based system set to launch next year. If successful, the project could help illuminate the planet’s nonhuman worlds.

an illustration of a crocodile biting an ancient seacow with a shark lurking behind it
Biology

Crocodile attacks sea cow. Tiger Shark picks apart sea cow.

A farmer led paleontologists to the scene of this prehistoric creature feature.

The Green Bank Observatory contains eight dishes that detect radiation from objects in space in the form of radio waves.
Deep Space

Why the ‘Wow!’ signal is probably not from aliens after all

But we may have 'the most compelling hypothesis' so far.

a mosquito biting human skin
Diseases

After EEE death in New Hampshire, here’s what to know about the mosquito-borne virus

Bite prevention methods include wearing insect repellant, long-sleeved clothing, and more.

Skyline Robotics robot window washing skyscrapers
Robots

The skyscraper window-washing robots are here

Skyline Robotics claims its autonomous robot Ozmo can clean windows three times faster than humans alone.

lego figures on a hard drive
Tech Hacks

How to spot when your hard drive will fail before it does

If you're prepared for a hard drive failure, you can keep your data safe.

Legend of the linguistic experiment by Psamtik I.
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

The ‘forbidden experiment’ is an infamously evil chapter in scientific history

Plus other weird things we learned this week.

a small white and red squid
Ocean

New images of deep sea wonders are surprisingly adorable

A very rare squid, the ‘Casper’ octopus, two ‘flying spaghetti monsters’, and more were also documented on this expedition.

An aerial view shows flooding in Merced, California following a “bomb cyclone” in January 2023.
Life Skills

Extreme weather 101: Your guide to staying prepared and informed

How to pack a go-bag, get emergency alerts, and find disaster aid.

a moth with a yellow body, pink legs, and pink and yellow wings sits on a green leaf
Insects

The ‘disco’ gene could help moths tell time

This sleep-regulating gene could be the reason two similar species fly at different times of day.

Valley carpenter bee.
Insects

Our pest control is killing the bees

Researchers link wild bee decline and pesticides, and call for the adoption of alternative pest control methods.

X-ray of skull pointing to region with evidence of cocaine use
Archaeology

Mummified brains show cocaine arrived in Europe far earlier than we thought

Italians used coca leaves by at least the 17th century.

This composite simulated image shows how M87* is seen by the Event Horizon Telescope at 86 GHz (red), 230 GHz (green), and 345 GHz (blue). The higher the frequency, the sharper the image becomes, revealing structure, size, and shape that was previously less discernible.
Space

Better images of black holes are coming—maybe even movies

Event Horizon Telescope's newest advancements are 'a stepping stone to full color, high-definition movies of black holes.'

The best Klipsch speakers of 2024 on a plain white background.
Speakers

The best Klipsch speakers, tested and reviewed

The top speakers from a venerable speaker maker since 1946.

Man's hand reaching for printer paper
Physics

The paper most likely to give you a paper cut, according to science

Come for the helpful PSA. Stay for the ‘Papermachete.’

best nintendo switch games for a road trip
Gaming

Amazon has some of the most popular Nintendo Switch games on sale right now

The highly popular Nintendo Switch titles have been discounted on Amazon, but won't be for long.

water flowing from pipes
Science

How heavy rain can make you sick

Research indicates spikes in illness related to intense rainfall and combined sewer overflows.

cigarette smoking warning label
Health

The contentious history of cigarette warning labels—and the hazy future of vaping

Regulatory hurdles, industry objections, and legal fights have gone on for decades over traditional tobacco. What’s in store for the next generation of smoking?

a space telescope image of multiple shining stars in reddish clouds
Exoplanets

JWST spots six new ‘rogue worlds,’ neither planet nor star

These celestial bodies straddle the line between planet and star.

Cop using Axon's Draft One AI tech
AI

Cops are using AI software to write police reports

Axon says it adjusted its LLM's 'creativity dial' to reduce hallucinations.