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It took researchers more than 20 years to figure out this light show mystery.

The secret to wind turbines' storm hardiness? Oil rig tech—for now.

And other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

We asked the professionals for their shipping secrets—and they delivered.

Nests and dens are often designed to stay at a reasonable temperature.

Here's what you need to know about the pandemic this week.

Crypto mining does impact the environment—but don't take Elon Musk's word for it.

Five misconceptions about single-use plastics that might surprise you.

Meditation has a very real effect on the brain—and for some people, there are side effects involved.

When conventional therapy and drugs fail, a new wave of clinics are helping patients get high.

A recent refusal by the Supreme Court means that involuntary DNA collection isn't unconstitutional

In the July 1969 issue of Popular Science, a famous rocket scientist narrated the first moon landing.

Behind the scenes of the life aquatic

There’s a good reason NASA hasn’t said they’ve found life on Mars—it’s beyond their current capabilities.

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Meteorites could carry fossils between worlds, says new research

One of the biggest pandemics in recent history shows the importance of social distancing.

True privacy is in the details.

For the best post-workout muscle recovery, sort the science from the snake oil.

Your makeup could be hiding unlabeled toxins. But that may soon change.