Read the latest articles from Popular Science (Page 48)

Vagus nerves, illustration.
Diseases

Vagus nerve stimulation shows promise as a way to counter Alzheimer’s disease

And also other age‑related memory loss.

An artist’s interpretation of mammals that lived during the last Ice Age. Fossils from similar species of an armadillo-like pampathere (bottom left) and giant ground sloth (background) were among those found in a recent study of a Texas water cave. Credit: Adapted from artwork by Jaime Chirinos
Evolution

Giant armadillo, mastodon, and sloth fossils found in flooded Texas cave

Snorkling scientists had no idea they'd find a prehistoric treasure trove.

a red delivery robot that crashed into a bus shelter. broken glass is all over the side walk
Robots

Delivery robots keep crashing into bus shelters

It's been a bad week for burritos on wheels.

a sperm whale calf swims under its mother
Ocean

Baby sperm whale birth captured in groundbreaking video

Awestruck scientists watched as 10 whales helped a mother named Rounder give birth.

Big spring sale 2026 header with products
LIVE
Gear

Amazon Big Spring Sale: 100+ editor-approved deals worth buying right now

Check out our ever-updating list of the best deals on everything from housewares and electronics to power tools and apparel.

Illustration of sperm cells around egg
Biology

Sperm loses its sense of direction in space

Life in space is difficult enough. Making life there may be even harder.

Solar generators on sale at Amazon
Outdoor Gear

The Amazon Big Spring Sale is the best time to buy a portable power station or solar generator at a huge discount

Grab deals on models from Jackery, Bluetti, Anker, and other popular brands with great reputations. You'll be glad to have it when the power goes out.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 21: Fans of K-pop boy band BTS cheer during the comeback concert of K-pop boy band BTS near the Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. The free concert is the band's first performance in nearly four years.
Science

How BTS turned an entire city into a stage

Seoul’s streets became a network of synchronized audiences.

A digital illustration of a large, prehistoric marine reptile, specifically a Pliosaur, swimming in a deep blue ocean. The creature has a dark, streamlined body with a pale underbelly, four powerful flippers, and a massive, elongated head. Its jaws are slightly open, revealing rows of sharp, protruding teeth. Beams of sunlight pierce through the water's surface from the top right, illuminating the predator as it glides through the clear, underwater environment.
Ocean

The sea monster goes ‘bloop’—or does it?

The ultra-loud signal baffled scientists in 1997—and has fueled sea monster rumors ever since.

A SOUNDBOKS Mix portable party speaker sitting along the cherry blossom trees on Long Bridge Park, Crystal City, Virginia
Speakers

The new SOUNDBOKS Mix speaker makes big-volume Bluetooth feel less like a big-time commitment

Danish brand SOUNDBOKS has shrunk the profile, not the personality, of its popular high-SPL portable party speaker.

Nine blue dots on purple background
Biology

How many blue dots do you see? New optical illusion tricks the brain.

An object's color and our perception of it are two very different things.

Apple big spring sale deals on apple products
Gear

Amazon just dropped prices across the board on Apple AirPods, MacBooks, AirTags, iPads, and more during the Big Spring Sale

If you're looking to upgrade your smartwatch, laptop, tablet, or whatever else Apple makes, the Big Spring Sale can save you some cash.

Man giving thumbs up next to Viking age ship beam
Archaeology

Sewer line workers stumble on Viking ship timber

The project in The Netherlands was paused so that the possibly 1,200-year-old piece of wood could be preserved.

Amazon eero 6 mesh wifi system
Smart Home

Amazon is clearing out eero mesh WiFi routers for 30% off during its Big Spring Sale

Amazon's eero mesh Wi-Fi systems are up to 30% off for the Big Spring Sale. The eero 6 3-pack covers 4,500 sq. ft. for $140.

19th century female ghost listening to phonograph
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Phosphorescent paint inspired Victorian-era Australians to dress up as ghosts and pull pranks

Plus, Louis Pasteur's secrets and other weird things we learned this week.

two soldiers standing in a dirty field wearing exoskeletons on their legs
Engineering

Ukraine’s military brings exoskeletons to the front line

According to the Ukraine's 7th Air Assault Corps, the devices help soldiers lift heavy artillery shells and run at up to 12 mph.

A Sony BRAVIA Bar 7 and Sub 9 and Rear 9 in a living room setting with a wall-mounted TV
Speakers

Sony expands BRAVIA Theater lineup for 2026 with new bars, subs, surrounds, and a screen

The Sony BRAVIA Theater Home Audio 2026 lineup emphasizes a modular, immersive living room experience.

One of the dogs sampled in the paper from the Skateholm site in Sweden, buried alongside a human.
Evolution

Europe’s first domesticated dogs arrived over 3,000 years earlier than we thought

Our oldest companions transitioned from hunter-gathering to farming right alongside us.

smart home deals ring camera
Smart Home

The best smart home deals at Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: connected locks and security cameras up to 57% off

The best smart home deals at Amazon's Big Spring Sale, with up to 57% off smart locks, security cameras, and connected home devices.

Ninja blender and dual-level toaster
Home

Ninja’s Big Spring Sale lineup is massive, with 70-plus discounts on air fryers, blenders, and more

More than 70 Ninja deals at Amazon's Big Spring Sale, with up to 43% off air fryers, blenders, coffee makers, cookware, and grills.