These weird marine critters paved the way for the ‘Cambrian explosion’ of species
Fossils from Newfoundland sea beds give a clue to how early animal communities formed.
Fossils from Newfoundland sea beds give a clue to how early animal communities formed.
The hypersonic weapon detached from a B-52 bomber. Three previous tests had failed.
Banning exports has backfired for local farmers.
With extra-hot days on the rise, parasols are poised to reclaim their place in the sun.
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The proposed legislation follows reports of AirTags being used for tracking without consent.
The FDA will work with the largest US baby formula maker to reopen a key facility.
After millions in environmental cleanup, Idaho’s cobalt hotspot is welcoming its first new mining outfit in 40 years. Can it dig up the essential metal without leaving a trace?
In 1960, Popular Science dove into the military's big subterranean plans for Camp Century, before they were abandoned in 1967.
For our 150th anniversary issue, we’re digging into the past, present, and future of humankind’s relationship with metal.
Western states efforts struggle to deal with the worst drought since 800 A.D. and its effects on snowpacks, topsoil, and reservoirs.
Popular Farm Bill programs that invest in sustainable agriculture are struggling to meet demand.
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Here are all the new features the company announced at this year's Go/Get event.
In more than 900 hours of recordings from wild chimpanzees, researchers heard hundreds of unique phrases that could resemble a language.
From wax waste to essential oil sourcing, aromatherapy is fraught with sustainability questions.
Here's how the carrier's new location tech works when a mobile phone connects with emergency services, and how it compares to the competition.
Some old cosmetics are surprisingly risky, while others you can hang onto for years.
Now regarded as the 'first lady of physics,' the Manhattan Project scientist was often not treated as a peer among her collaborators.