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3D printed Lego moon brick made from meteorite dust against space background
Engineering

Future lunar bases could be built with LEGO moon bricks

3D-printed blocks made from meteorite dust offer a promising new spin on the iconic toy design.

Dna Strand
Evolution

Yes, humans are still evolving 

...but maybe not in the way you think.

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Science

The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you

Research suggesting that pet ownership improves health is largely funded by the pet care industry. Does that matter?

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Gear

Get a 75-inch 4K Fire TV for $470 right now at Amazon

This deal knocks nearly $200 off its original price.

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Tech Hacks

How to customize screensavers on your TV

What to watch when you're not watching your Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, or Google TV.

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Smart Home

The best light bulb security cameras

Protect your home or office with one of these compact and discreet security cameras.

'fraud' written over man in brain device
Popular Science Videos

In the 1960s, swindlers pushed fake radioactive medicine

The “Rado Pad” purportedly relieved arthritis pain–but it was really just a bag of dirt the inventor claimed contained uranium ore.

wombat
Science

Inside the secret lives of wombats

Australia’s iconic marsupial has been viewed as a food source, pest, mascot and, now, a conservation concern. Scientists are breaking down myths—using genetics, robots and citizen science—and finding new ways to protect the animals.

map from 1761 showing the regions of that era in the northern hemisphere
DIY

Love history? Explore this interactive collection of old maps.

Think of Old Maps Online as a big visual Wikipedia.

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Vehicles

Getting muddy in the 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 

James Bond would enjoy tailgating and off-roading in the $250,000 luxury SUV.

neurotargetting
AI

What is neurotargeting? How a data-fueled technique threatens democracy

Left unchecked, the technique, which weaponizes emotional data for political gain, could erode the foundations of a fair and informed society.

Orange juice with spoon of collagen
Nutrition

Does drinking collagen actually do anything? We asked experts.

The data remains a little tenuous.

Futuristic wooden children's car with creator standing next to it.
AI

Dad builds a fantastical and functional wooden sci-fi car for kids

YouTuber Truong Van Dao says he used an AI program to create a futuristic design.

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Home

Save 47% with this Jackery solar generator and solar panel deal at Amazon

At $879 for a solar generator and two solar panels, there isn't another deal better than this.

an illustration of a gold griffin with the body of a lion and the head of a bird of prey
Animals

We’re (probably) wrong about origin of griffins

Paleontologists and folklorists search for facts about the mythological creature in the fossil record.

Concept art of asteroid entering planet's atmosphere
NASA

What would we do if an asteroid slammed Earth on July 12, 2038?

NASA's latest asteroid impact dry run revealed humanity may be our biggest hurdle.

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Archaeology

Archeologists uncover 800-year-old stone catapult shots used in English Civil War

The projectiles were hurled towards and from Kenilworth Castle during a six-month siege in 1266.

running in the summer
Science

How runners and cyclists can stay safe in extreme heat

If you're spending time outdoors in the summer, here are some tips to follow—if you can.

Indianapolis - Circa June 2017: Tesla Motors Local Car Dealership. Tesla designs and manufactures the Model S electric sedan III
Electric Vehicles

Dead Teslas keep locking owners out of (and inside) their cars

There is an unmarked release latch described in the owner’s manual—located in the battery-powered glove box.

a grocery store shelf with electronic price tags
Technology

Digital price tags can change the cost of groceries 6 times per minute

Electronic shelf labels bring Uber-style dynamic pricing to stores like Walmart.