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Nanoarmor design under microscope.
Military

Microscopic mesh could be the key to lighter, stronger body armor

New research finds that lattice-structured nanomaterials can better distribute the impact of tiny projectiles.

kettlebell weighted carry
Fitness & Exercise

The three strength exercises everyone should do

Even if you’re not trying to get swole, these movements will help you with everyday movements.

an old-fashioned medical tool covered in a serrated blade
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Why were chainsaws invented? To help with childbirth.

And other weird things we learned this week.

Male acorn woodpecker with tree cache
Birds

Polygamy is just one reason why acorn woodpeckers are master survivalists

They cache food—and chicks, in a way—over their lifetimes.

A homemade DIY rubber stamp made in the image of the Popular Science magazine logo.
Projects

Make a custom rubber stamp to leave your mark on everything

This project is sure to get your seal of approval.

With hurricane potential, Henri could flood the Northeast this weekend
Weather

With hurricane potential, Henri could flood the Northeast this weekend

The tropical storm could touch down as a hurricane in New England, making it the first to do so in decades.

An Apple Find My map displaying the location of David's iPhone.
Tech Hacks

How to find a lost phone

Step one: Stop panicking.

T-Mobile's lit up signage.
Security

A T-Mobile data breach could put 30 million social security numbers at risk

Over 100 million customers may have been affected by the incident.

Both bats and humans test out talking as infants
Bats

Both bats and humans test out talking as infants

Greater Sac-winged bat pups have their own version of baby talk.

Jeff Bezos and his brother
NASA

Jeff Bezos is suing NASA. Here’s why.

The Amazon CEO is taking on the US space agency as his prime target. Here's the context on the dispute—and NASA's moonshot plans.

One of Amazon's smaller in-person stores.
Technology

Amazon killed retail stores just to open up its own

E-commerce giant Amazon might be building new in-person stores in Ohio and California.

4 important question about COVID booster shots, answered
Vaccines

4 important question about COVID booster shots, answered

Many newer lineages of SARS-CoV-2 have various mutations affecting the spike-shaped protein on the surface of the virus.

Lake Mead low water levels on the Colorado River
Agriculture

Why we all have to heed the Colorado River water cuts

Farmers will feel the brunt of the water shortage this time, but states should develop plans for the future.

A science lab with a nuclear fusion reactor in the background, and a ladder leading to the center.
Energy

Humans just generated nuclear energy akin to a star

A recent nuclear fusion experiment puts physicists one step closer to achieving ‘ignition,’ a promising development for new clean energy.

Aerial view of Paranal with VISTA in the foreground and the Very Large Telescope in the background.
Space

A tiny town on the Tibetan Plateau could be the new global hub for space telescopes

Known as 'the roof of the world,' the Plateau boasts clear skies and predictable weather—ideal conditions for the next powerhouse in space research.

These machines were supposed to help win the war in Afghanistan. What happened?
Aviation

These machines were supposed to help win the war in Afghanistan. What happened?

In 2002, PopSci explored the tech the US was deploying in the conflict's early days. Here's what to know about these airborne tools of war, past and present.

A grayish orange plain of rocky terrain on Mars.
Mars

After a few hiccups, NASA’s Perseverance begins its main missions on Mars

The NASA rover is gearing up for a long Martian trek in search of answers.

A person holding an iPhone and looking through the camera app at some tall buildings.
Tech Hacks

Your phone’s camera does so much more than take pictures

With apps, it can translate text, identify stars, and more.

Oil-eating bacteria can survive in frigid Canadian waters
Fossil Fuels

Oil-eating bacteria can survive in frigid Canadian waters

Canada's oil industry is heating up—making risky spills more likely.

A blue recycling bin with a recycling symbol on it.
Life Skills

What do the numbers on plastic mean? And 3 other trashy questions, answered.

Master the art of the blue bin.