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Environment

Agnes Chase, a grass scientist, showed us what ‘holds the earth together’

Despite bureaucratic roadblocks, Chase tapped grassroots efforts in pursuit of her research.

The 1918 flu outbreak, in which patients were kept in quarantine wards like this, was one of the world's deadliest pandemics.
Evolution

A viral descendent of the deadly 1918 flu is probably still going around

Century-old samples from human lungs revealed the pandemic flu's genetics.

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Black Holes

With the arrival of Africa’s next radio telescope, Namibia sees a new dawn in astronomy

The upcoming addition to the Event Horizon Telescope network will unlock cosmic secrets—and new doors for the next generation of Southern African astronomers.

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Life Skills

Smart tips for travelers looking for a sustainable getaway

It's important to know which companies' actions back up their marketing.

A collage of images from the Popular Science article “How they’re closing in on polio” by Marguerite Clark, May 1953
Vaccines

From the archives: During a devastating polio epidemic, a vaccine was finally on the horizon

A May 1953 Popular Science article attempted to take stock of the polio epidemic and brought hopes of a vaccine.

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Projects

How to turn your phone into a small-photo scanner

The free PhotoScan app uses computational photography to create high-quality digital copies of any instant photo print.

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Technology

IBM’s massive ‘Kookaburra’ quantum processor might land in 2025

Take a closer look at IBM’s ambitious goal to make quantum computing more powerful and more practical.

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Climate Change

People around the world love and grieve nature in unique ways

Research on our relationships with nature focuses on cultures in wealthy, developed countries.

Barges carry illegally refined oil over the Imo River in the forested Nigeria Delta
Fossil Fuels

Illegal oil refining has cost Nigerians their lives and environment for decades

The deadly practice remains a stubborn challenge for Africa’s largest oil producer.

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Internet

The US is trying to make internet access more affordable. Here’s what to know.

A White House-broadband provider partnership aims to cut costs and boost speeds for American households.

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Insects

A close look at amber fossils that have stuck through the ages

Like archival animation cels, the most rarefied amber specimens reveal stories frozen in time.

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Life Skills

5 tips for cutting down on social media

Find that tricky balance between online and offline.

An illustration of the Mars Perseverance rover in the background and the Ingenuity helicopter in flight in the foreground.
Mars

Why NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter briefly went dark on Mars

A power hiccup with the Mars helicopter might signal future struggles.

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Climate Change

Cities are letting plants go wild for ‘No Mow May’

Has your town or city joined the movement?

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Tech Hacks

3 things to know before remapping your keyboard

Make it your own.

A collage of images from “Ozone Drone” by Steven Ashley in the July 1992 issue of Popular Science.
Drones

From the archives: NASA dispatches drone to help rescue the ozone layer

The July 1992 Popular Science issue explored NASA's mission to find out what's happening to the ozone layer using a craft called Perseus.

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Particle Physics

The standard model of particle physics may be broken

New, precise measurements of already discovered particles are shaking up physics, according to a scientist working at the Large Hadron Collider.

Gas meters on brick wall.
Fossil Fuels

The EU is struggling to phase out Russian oil and gas

Countries like Germany could face future energy dilemmas.

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Social Media

The biggest consumers of fake news may benefit from this one tech intervention

Stopping bad-quality news remains tricky, but one method shows promise.

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Physics

Edward A. Bouchet paved a path for generations of Black students

As the first African American to earn a Ph.D., Bouchet's legacy continues to resonate.