Read the latest articles from Popular Science (Page 256)

Solar power installation
Energy

How to sell solar in coal country

Solar advocates in southwestern Virginia say being local, proving the technology works, and building a coalition to support it have been key to their success.

Meditation is big business. The science isn’t so clear.
Health

Meditation is big business. The science isn’t so clear.

For years, mindfulness has been promoted as a near panacea. But just how much does the brain affect the body?

Four examples of the best zero gravity chairs shown next to each other
Home

The best zero gravity chairs

Take a load off and sit a spell in some top-of-the-line seats meant to (literally) elevate your experience.

The best ratcheting screwdrivers
Home

The best ratcheting screwdrivers

Get it done and undone faster with one of these speedy and versatile tools.

Dolphins that learn to approach people for an easy meal will often hang around fishing boats.
Ocean

Stop feeding the dolphins—seriously

Give a dolphin a fish, and you’ll feed her for a day. Teach a dolphin to expect fish, and you’ll threaten her baby’s life.

A woman in a puffy coat points in a direction. Her small dog looks excitedly in that direction. They are sitting in a park with oranges leaves on green grass.
Science

Why dogs usually can’t tell what you’re pointing at

New research on canine spacial bias suggests that 'smarter' dogs are more resilient in learning where an object is located.

The best RV Generators
Outdoor Gear

The best RV generators

These highly portable, highly reliable generators will keep the juice flowing no matter where you roam.

NASA Psyche spacecraft surrounded by engineers in lab
Technology

NASA’s Psyche wins first deep space laser relay

The asteroid-bound spacecraft pulled off a ‘first light’ experiment only a few weeks into its 3.5 year journey.

An extreme close up of a mosquito biting human skin.
Diseases

How ingredients in everyday soap could help fight malaria

Adding a dash of soap could boost the potency of some insecticides.

Four choices for the best air purifiers for allergies on a plain background
Home

The best air purifiers for allergies

Tear up over airborne allergens? There are air purifiers that can help with that, and our selection is nothing to sneeze at.

A detailed view of a drain cover on the track as seen from the McLaren VISTA during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Engineering

Formula One race car cracks a drain cover during Las Vegas Grand Prix practice run

The first practice run lasted less than 10 minutes after Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari encountered a literal bump in the road, with the race halted for several hours.

Bentley Bantayga seats
Vehicles

Bentley’s deluxe seats know you’re about to sweat before you do

The extended version of the Bentayga SUV uses sensors and an algorithm to keep passengers at the perfect temperature.

colorful dna strands; illustration
Gene Editing

Can our eyes ever fix themselves?

Behind the daring therapies that target the genetic roots of ocular disease.

The challenge of providing treatment for children with anorexia
Mental Health

The challenge of providing treatment for children with anorexia

A first-line intervention asks parents to plan, prepare, and supervise meals. But are they best-suited for the job?

A lineup of the best water bottles for the gym
Fitness Gear

The best water bottles for the gym, tested and reviewed

Stay hydrated while working on your gains with these fun, colorful water bottles.

Computer simulation of Apollo 12 lunar lander effects on lunar surface
Engineering

Watch NASA’s supercomputer simulation of the Apollo 12 lunar landing

Approximating the lander's effects on the moon’s surface are critical to planning a safe journey for Artemis astronauts.

Four examples of the best point-and-shoot cameras on a white background
Cameras

The best point-and-shoot cameras

Traditional and portable point-and-shoot cameras—both digital and film—easily allow you to enhance your photography and artistry.

A researcher handles a petri dish while observing a CRISPR/Cas9 process through a stereomicroscope at the Max-Delbrueck-Centre for Molecular Medicine.
Gene Editing

The UK becomes the first country to approve CRISPR treatment

The new therapy uses gene editing to treat sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.

Two wild bonobos sit in a tree. Researchers examined pro-social behaviors of the smaller species of great ape in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wildlife

Wild bonobos show surprising signs of cooperation between groups

Our close primate relatives' recently observed group efforts give us a more optimistic view of human behavior.

Four of the best action cameras are sliced together.
Cameras

The best action cameras

Whether you’re shooting down the slopes or catching a wave, an action camera can record the most exciting moments.