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Cryptocurrency

AI companies eye fossil fuels to meet booming energy demand

Recent reports suggest renewable energy sources alone won’t be enough to meet data centers' increasingly intensive power needs.

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Aviation

Boom Supersonic’s prototype jet sets off on first flight

The XB-1 finally took to the sky, but don’t expect its supersonic sibling anytime soon.

A songbird called the Japanese tit (Parus minor) perching on a rock in Thailand.
Birds

These birds appear to be signaling ‘after you’

The Japanese tit may use its wings to make gestures to mates.

Carl Sagan in 1986: ‘Voyager has become a new kind of intelligent being—part robot, part human’
Space

Carl Sagan in 1986: ‘Voyager has become a new kind of intelligent being—part robot, part human’

The renowned scientist reflected on the lesser-known triumphs and lofty ambitions of Voyager in Popular Science's October 1986 issue.

Plastic chemicals are inescapable—and they’re messing with our hormones
Environment

Plastic chemicals are inescapable—and they’re messing with our hormones

Researchers say the U.N.'s global plastics treaty must reduce production and protect public health.

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Biology

Why we die: Lessons on genes from a lowly worm

Venki Ramakrishnan, recipient of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, explores the science of aging.

Climate change is shifting the zones where plants grow
Climate Change

Climate change is shifting the zones where plants grow

Here’s what that could mean for your garden.

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Popular Science Videos

The buried treasure that helped take us to the moon

The space race, Cold War, and moon landing all connect back to an obscure silver iron mining operation in Germany.

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Tech Hacks

Wait, are you supposed to shut down your computer?

No, closing your laptop lid doesn't count.

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Life Skills

How to fix your sleep schedule without pulling an all-nighter

Sleep experts recommend several strategies for resetting an out-of-sync circadian rhythm.

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Bats

Can niche lives of bats help them avoid the white-nose syndrome?

Active in daylight during the Arctic summer and hibernating during the long winter nights, Alaska’s little brown bats are a unique population.

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Animals

Urban walrus and fighting frogs: 12 charming images from the British Wildlife Photography Awards

An alert hare, clinging barnacles, and a sly fox on an urban prowl were all honored.

The best keyboards for macs
Peripherals

The best keyboards for Macs, tested and reviewed

If you're a Mac user, it's possible to have a magical keyboard experience without a Magic Keyboard.

A lineup of the best LED light bulbs in four vertical sections
Smart Home

The best LED light bulbs

Choosing an LED lightbulb that's eco-conscious, reliable, and is built to last is always a bright idea.

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Gene Editing

Surgeons complete first-ever gene-edited pig kidney transplant

Doctors say ‘the real hero’ is the 62-year-old patient from Massachusetts who underwent the experimental procedure.

Aerial view of Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown
Energy

Drones offer a glimpse inside Fukushima nuclear reactor 13 years after disaster

The tiny robots could only explore a small portion of No. 1 reactor’s main structural support, showing the cleanup challenges ahead.

A beetle with black and white fuzz sits on a leaf.
Insects

New fluffy longhorn beetle discovered in Australia

An entomologist initially thought the insect was bird poop.

Brewintosh Plus next to original Mac Plus
Engineering

A designer 3D printed a working clone of the iconic Mac Plus

Kevin Noki created his 'Brewintosh Plus' using a 3D printer, retrofitted electronics, and a lot of patience.

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Dogs

New evidence suggests dogs may ‘picture’ objects in their minds, similarly to people

Scientists measured canine brain waves to shed light on language learning.

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Tech Hacks

How to check if your computer is slowing down over time

Is your computer getting slower, or are you imagining it?