Some rivers suddenly change course, and we may finally know why
Satellite images gave researchers an unpredicted look at avulsions—when rivers abruptly shift.
Satellite images gave researchers an unpredicted look at avulsions—when rivers abruptly shift.
Switching to renewables and carbon sequestration especially helps vulnerable communities.
Vaccines remain a great way to avoid long COVID—by reducing chances of infection in the first place.
The animal kingdom is home to many wild and wacky family-making strategies. Watch and learn about some of them here.
This versatile jig will change the way you work.
In the February 1969 issue of Popular Science, Jacques Cousteau wrote about his extremely maneuverable, tiny subs.
Chemicals preserved in fossils hint that some dinosaurs had faster metabolisms than others, giving new insights into the evolution of warm-bloodedness.
Your questions about data brokers and personal information, answered.
You might have a pot that you love, but your plant has to love it too.
These 'pop-up' micro-robots move to the beat of the light. Here’s a look at how they were made.
Even in space, astronauts can’t escape from germs—but the European Space Agency wants to develop materials that can help tidy up the International Space Station.
Also a relative of starfish, recently discovered Yorkicystis is a scientific mystery.
Forecasters have prepared a backup list of storm names in case we run through the alphabet.
You don’t have to spend a lot to make a sound investment in TV-watching enjoyment.
In September 1923, Popular Science profiled Frederick Grant Banting, a young Canadian doctor who discovered insulin and helped millions.
Bell Burnell has spent her career holding her field to a higher standard of excellence and equity.
The camera system is expanding to Oregon and has even started to employ artificial intelligence. Here's how it all works.
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This could spell trouble for predicting future weather patterns.