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California Forever concept art of utopian cityscape
Agriculture

California’s billionaire utopia may not be as eco-friendly as advertised

A land trust claims the plan could 'destroy some of the most self-reliant farmland' in the state.

Young woman holding blank screen cell phone, driving car.
Technology

Your driving could be monitored by popular apps

GasBuddy, MyRadar, and Life360 might send your telematics to auto insurance companies.

two juvenile elephants greet each other near a watering hole. their trunks are interlocked.
Animals

African elephants use name-like calls to address each other

Parrots and dolphins also use personal signifiers when communicating.

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Audio

Snag a pair of AirPods Pro 2 for $60 off at Amazon

Apple's latest noise-canceling earbuds are an excellent value at this price.

The best beverage coolers
Appliances

The best beverage coolers

These drink-specific fridges can keep your favorite drinks chilled, whether it's simple soda or fancy wine.

Bias lighting
Projects

A cheap set of LEDs is the best way to upgrade your fancy new TV

Bias lighting will enhance the picture of your screen in a dark room.

human bladder
Health

To pee or not to pee? That is a question for the bladder—and the brain

How do we sense the need to urinate? The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age.

best LED lights for your TV
Televisions

The best LED lights for your TV

Want a truly theatrical experience? Renew your view with LED lights outside your TV that enhance the ambiance of the ones inside it.

moth
Insects

What’s behind the record outbreak of spongy moths in the eastern US?

Blame drought—and a careless French entomologist.

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Technology

The $580 million vinyl movie disaster that destroyed an empire

The RCA Selectavision was a catastrophic revolution in home entertainment.

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Tech Hacks

How to save money by jumping between streaming services

You don't have to be signed up for Netflix, Spotify, Hulu, Disney Plus, Max, and everything else all the time.

As the planet warms, many of Alaska’s glaciers are retreating. This is destabilizing cliff faces throughout the state’s myriad bays and fjords.
Weather

Sailing in Alaska? Watch out for tsunamis

Tour boat operators and cruise ship captains face a growing hazard: tsunamis generated by collapsing cliffs. If disaster strikes, what should they do?

milky way above a barn and tent
Space

10 spectacular images from Milky Way Photographer of the Year awards

'A glimpse into the vastness beyond.'

Concept art of MouthPad wearable medical device
Health

New device enables tongue-controlled mouse cursor

MouthPad could be a promising alternative to some brain-computer interfaces.

An orange tree stays next to a damaged buildings in Antakya, Hatay province, on February 5, 2024, after one year the February 2023 earthquake. The disaster, which killed more than 53,500 people in Turkey and nearly 6,000 in Syria, was the region's deadliest in many centuries. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)
Science

New data on ‘the Big One’ offers a clearer view of inevitable earthquake catastrophe

'We’re in this situation where we’ve discovered a ticking time bomb [beneath] fragile cities.'

Travis Lerol holds an AR-15 assault rifle along with a rifle's lower receiver made of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic that was constructed by his 3D printer at his home on Tuesday, February 12, 2012, in Glen Burnie, MD.
Internet

YouTube restricts kids’ ability to see some gun content

New policies will bar minors from viewing videos featuring homemade 3D-printed or automatic guns.

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Gear

Popular Science readers save 25% off Status earbuds and headphones with this discount code

Until June 18, Popular Science readers have access to an exclusive 25 percent off deal on three of the most popular models in the Status stable of headphones and earbuds.

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy machine in hospital laboratory.
AI

New technology could shrink bulky MRI machines

A machine-learning program helped design cheaper superconductive magnets.

A colorful adult female Joro spider. These arachnids are native to parts of Southeast Asia.
Science

No, ‘flying’ venomous spiders are not coming for you this summer

Joro spiders made it to the US, but the panic is overblown.

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Tech Hacks

Windows and macOS can free up storage space for you—here’s how

Running out of room on your laptop? Here's what to do.