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a long, dark brown millipede crawling on brown and green leaves
Animals

Expedition finds a 10-inch long millipede lost to science for 126 years

Local guides help scientists find 21 ‘lost species’ in Madagascar’s Makira Forest.

By Laura Baisas

The English women's athletics team, the appearance of the first UK female athletes at international Olympics, Sweden, Stockholm 1912.
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

The Olympics has been obsessed with sex for centuries

Plus other weird things we learned this week.

By Popular Science Team

NOCO car jump starters arranged in a pattern
Gear

This portable jump starter saved me last winter and now it’s $50 off for Prime Day

This portable battery pack has enough juice to jump start just about any car. Plus, it has a built-in flashlight!

By Stan Horaczek

The best Prime Day Soundbar Deals on a plain white background.
Audio

The best Prime Day soundbar deals from Sony, JBL, Bose and more

Almost every major audio company has deeply discounted their soundbars for a limited time during Amazon Prime Day

By Brandt Ranj

Cat Falling
Physics

How animals use physics

Cats twist and snakes slide, exploiting and negotiating physical laws. Scientists are figuring out how.

By Tom Siegfried / Knowable Magazine

A black Waterpik Aquarius water flosser in a pattern on a plain background
Appliances

I love this Waterpik professional flosser, and it’s 50% off for Prime Day

Up your oral hygiene game with this crazy cheap water flosser from Waterpik, which is exclusive to Prime members.

By Amanda Reed

Ooni Karu 12 on a plain white background.
Gear

Get an Ooni outdoor pizza oven for just $239 with this Amazon Prime Day sale

Ooni's Karu 12 is light weight, easy to use, and deeply discounted for a limited time only.

By Brandt Ranj

All-Clad D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set in a tiled configuration.
Gear

Say ‘yes chef’ to these Amazon Prime Day deals on All-Clad stainless steel cookware

Every pot and pan has been designed to optimize its cooking performance and last a lifetime.

By Brandt Ranj

An Acer Predator Cestus 315 Gaming Mouse in a pattern on a plain background.
Console Gaming

80+ of the best Prime Day sales under $50, according to our editors

If you're looking to save extra on Prime Day, check out the best deals under $50, which are even cheaper than before.

By Amanda Reed

Celestron telescopes on a plain background on-sale for Prime Day
Gear

Grab a great deal on a Celestron telescope during Amazon Prime Day

Upgrade your stargazing this summer with one of Popular Science's favorite telescopes.

By Stan Horaczek

Ultimate Ears’ new Wonderboom is one of the best portable party speakers on sale for Prime Day
Speakers

Ultimate Ears’ new Wonderboom is one of the best portable party speakers on sale for Prime Day

These Prime Day deals knock some models down to their lowest prices ever—including a discount on the excellent Wonderboom 4, which was released earlier this month.

By Brandt Ranj

These are the best headphones we’re buying during Amazon Prime Day 2024
Earbuds

These are the best headphones we’re buying during Amazon Prime Day 2024

If you're looking for high-resolution audio at lower than usual prices, check out these headphones, earphones, and IEMs from Focal, Sennheiser, Bowers & Wilkins, Sony, and Bose. Plus amazing budget buys from FiiO, Linsoul, OneOdio, EarFun, and many more.

By Tony Ware

Dragonfly resting on flower
Animals

Dragonflies reveal how toxic mercury moves in nature

Citizen scientists collected tiny larvae to study mercury poisoning.

By Andrew Paul

Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 in action
Home

Solo Stove’s hottest fire pits and accessories are up to $102 off for Prime Day

This deep discount brings the Bonfire 2.0 back down to its lowest price of the year, but the deal won't last long because it's straight fire.

By Brandt Ranj

stick figure camera
Technology

This camera turns people into stick figures to preserve privacy

It uses heat-sensing technology to detect and remove identifiable bodies.

By Mack DeGeurin

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer in a tiled configuration.
Appliances

Save more than $100 on KitchenAid’s Artisan Series Stand Mixer during Amazon Prime Day

The legendary kitchen company has discounted some of its iconic appliances for a limited time during Amazon Prime Day 2024.

By Brandt Ranj

EF EcoFlow River 2 portable power stations arranged in a pattern
Home

Get an EcoFlow portable power station with a solar charging panel for just $179 before they sell out on Prime Day

By Stan Horaczek

A Dyson Airwrap bundle on a plain background in a pattern
Appliances

Get an Amazon-exclusive Dyson bundle that’s cheaper than the Airwrap itself with this Prime Day sale

Get hair commercial-worthy hair all the time with this bundle that's an Amazon Prime Day exclusive.

By Amanda Reed

A blue Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder filled with seed is mounted to a green post.
Cameras

The Bird Buddy is the best bird feeder camera at its best price ever for Prime Day

The best bird feeder with a camera is on deep discount during Amazon's Prime Day sale.

By Stan Horaczek

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite on a plain white background.
Tablets

The Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-reader, and it’s on sale during Amazon Prime Day

Amazon's best e-reader, and the best e-reader for most people, is $15 off during Prime Day 2024, but only for a limited time.

By Brandt Ranj