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Woman wearing Razer Zephyr Mask
COVID-19

Surprise! That futuristic COVID mask was even sketchier than we thought

Razer owes $1 million in refunds for false N95 claims about Zephyr.

A mechanical analysis of the distinctive canines of California's saber-toothed cat (Smilodon fatalis) suggests that the baby tooth that preceded each saber stayed in place for years to stabilize the growing permanent saber tooth, perhaps allowing adolescents to learn how to hunt without breaking them.
Evolution

How saber-toothed cats’ baby teeth kept their adult fangs from breaking

Scientists simulated the dental adaptations of these adolescent predators.

a pink-hued full moon rises above the new york city skyline
Space

Zippy meteors, a globular cluster, and more light up May’s night sky

Be sure to check out the Full Flower Moon on May 22 and 23rd.

How next-gen data analytics is changing American football
Technology

How next-gen data analytics is changing American football

At the NFL’s Big Data Bowl, scientists compete to develop new stats that better capture player performance.

The best espresso machines of 2024 on a plain white background.
Appliances

The best espresso machines for easy, even extraction at home

At-home espresso machines are the best when you’re sick of paying $6 for a latte and you want to skip the drip.

Moon photograph from Artemis 1
Moons

China compiled the most detailed moon atlas ever mapped

The Geologic Atlas of the Lunar Globe includes 12,341 craters, 81 basins, and 17 different rock types.

a ring affixed to a wall in the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza
Archaeology

Plants detected in ancient Mayan ‘ballcourts’ point to a sacred spot

Advances in environmental DNA sequencing show that these areas were for more than just for recreation.

Woman's hands typing on laptop
Social Media

Romance scams just ‘happen in life,’ says CEO of biggest dating app company in the US

Dating app users collectively lost $1.1 billion to cons in 2023 alone.

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Appliances

The best iced coffee makers

A solid iced coffee machine on your counter can drastically reduce your brew budget without sacrificing quality.

An October 1919 Popular Science story described hail cannons and similar technological efforts to alter weather patterns.
Climate Change

Cloud control: Humanity’s never-ending quest to control the weather

For over a century, we’ve turned to technology in an attempt to control the weather. Are today’s geoengineering proposals any better?

a scan of a t. rex skull, with is brain colored in
Evolution

T. rex was probably about as intelligent as a crocodile

A paleontological debate continues.

dead leaves
Climate Change

Cities scramble to find trees that will survive

'Everybody is looking for the magic tree.'

Redhead girl sitting on green spring grass writing down her thoughts in notebook.
Life Skills

Why you should journal while soaking up nature

“One of the best ways to connect with and rediscover ourselves is to reconnect with our surroundings.”

close up of tire
Wildlife

Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs

'It’s a thousand-piece jigsaw.'

stack of blu ray discs on a reflective table
Tech Hacks

Why you shouldn’t throw out those DVDs and Blu-Rays

Don't count on streaming.

Used coffee grounds on the paper filter
Life Skills

10 clever ways to reuse coffee grounds

Transform your used coffee grounds into valuable resources for your home, garden, and personal care.

shipping
Energy

In the rush to decarbonize, the shipping industry is exploring alternative fuels

The shipping industry is finally embracing greener fuels, but which one, or ones, will they land on?

an iPhone with Spotify app open and headphones on a table behind the phone
Tech Hacks

How to keep your music streaming private

Don't let the whole world know about your guilty (or guilt-free) pleasures.

Factory of the Future 1.0 3D printer with man standing in front of it
Engineering

Makers of the world’s largest 3D printer just beat their own record

Factory of the Future 1.0 can construct entire homes out of sustainable polymer materials.

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV review: Stunning in any setting
Televisions

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV review: Stunning in any setting

Samsung's flagship OLED TV shines because glare doesn't.