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On August 6, 1991, Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web
Internet

On August 6, 1991, Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web

The post that went 'round the world—and how Popular Science responded... eventually.

The Third Avenue Bridge, which was built in 1898 and crosses the Harlem River between the Bronx and Manhattan, is reportedly stuck open due to the high temperatures on Monday, July 8, 2024 in New York, United States.
Climate Change

Stuck bridges, buckling roads−extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure

Pyramid of Djoser with camel
Archaeology

Egypt’s oldest pyramid may have been built using a hydraulic lift

The ‘revolutionary’ discovery ‘finds no parallel in our civilization.’

two ancient gold coins with the image of an archer carved into them
Archaeology

Archeologists uncover hoard of gold coins linked to ancient mercenaries

The 2,600-year-old Persian darics covered a soldier's pay for about one month.

Arzopa's portable monitor in a tiled configuration.
Computers

One of the best portable monitors is just $60 at Amazon

At its current price ARZOPA's S1 is the best inexpensive way to improve your productivity outside the office.

Neuralink N1 Device breakdown component illustration
Health

39% of electrodes work after second ‘successful’ human Neuralink implant

'So far, so good,' said Elon Musk.

Pouring cooking oil from bottle into frying pan, closeup
Nutrition

What science actually says about seed oils

Are they toxic? Do they cause inflammation? Find out what's really going on—and what you should eat.

a sculpture of a man hunched over leaning on a balled fist called 'the thinker'
Health

Study confirms that thinking hard is unpleasant

‘Perhaps people choose mentally effortful activities despite the effort, not because of it.’

The agency’s decision of MDMA could slow down the timelines of getting psychedelics to market as other potential treatments, including psilocybin and ketamine, are likely to face similar regulatory challenges.
Mental Health

How the FDA could shape the future of psychedelics research

To move the drugs forward, manufacturers may need to follow the agency’s advice for elevating the quality of evidence.

text says 'ancient iphone' over a calculator-type gadget
Technology

The terrible Radio Shack computer that became your phone

The Tandy TRS-80 Pocket Computer was nicknamed the 'Trash-80.'

bee on dandelion
Pollution

Air pollution makes it harder for bees to smell flowers

Contaminants can alter plant odors and warp insects’ senses, disrupting the process of pollination.

a red hovercraft vehicle sits on the mud with two occupants in the cabin
Projects

Teacher spends 1800 hours building the hovercraft of his childhood dreams

A floating mishmash of rubber, fiberglass, paper mache, and a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

a red aurora along with the stars of the milky way over mountains
Moons

19 magnificent images from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist

It's not 'House of the Dragon,' but it is a dancing aurora that resembles the mythical beast's head.

a TV with actor ryan gosling on it. the setting is a living room with back to the future posters on the wall
Tech Hacks

How to calibrate a TV: Fix color, brightness, sharpness, and more

New TVs look great out of the box, but they look even better when you calibrate them correctly.

‘Twisters’ is a climate movie, but not a very good one
Weather

‘Twisters’ is a climate movie, but not a very good one

The summer blockbuster raises big questions about climate adaptation. It just doesn’t have good answers.

Two black morels in spring are well camouflaged on the forest floor
Life Skills

How to start forest farming: Grow delicious food in the woods

You don't need garden beds to plant your own berries, nuts, mushrooms, or medicinals.

a brick pathway through a lawn with clover
Projects

Should you plant a clover lawn? The pros and cons. 

Clover is more drought and heat tolerant than grass, but that's not all to consider.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a compound that is effective against common bacteria that can lead to rare, dangerous illnesses. This image shows untreated Streptococcus pyogenes bacterial culture full of healthy microbes, labeled green (left). After treatment by GmPcide, the dish is full of dead bacteria (red; right).
Science

A breakthrough in fighting bacteria that causes ‘flesh-eating’ illness

A 'happy accident' holds clues to combatting increasingly resistant strains.

moon in the 90s
Moons

Yes, the moon has an atmosphere—and it’s metal as hell

The lunar exosphere contains alkali metals and is constantly replenished by micrometeorite impact.

Elon Musk
Internet

Don’t register to vote on Elon Musk’s AmericaPAC website. Do this instead.

Avoid the portal to nowhere.