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Hypersonic Gliders, Scramjets, And Even Faster Things Coming To China’s Military
Military

Hypersonic Gliders, Scramjets, And Even Faster Things Coming To China’s Military

Throwback Thursday: Flip Phones, The Baby Internet, And An Essay By Stephen Hawking
Science

Throwback Thursday: Flip Phones, The Baby Internet, And An Essay By Stephen Hawking

Important things from 25 years ago in Popular Science

Burj Khalifa
Science

THE CRAZIEST PICTURES EVER!

A 120mm mortar fires from a military vehicle.
Army

Laser detection and GPS guide this new mortar to its target with better accuracy

It’s called the Iron Sting.

This view of Jupiter’s turbulent atmosphere from NASA’s Juno spacecraft includes several of the planet’s southern jet streams.
Solar System

Researchers just measured Jupiter’s stratospheric winds for the first time—and they’re a doozy

900-miles-per-hour winds rage on the gargantuan gas ball.

A woman pulling back a virtual bow to shoot an arrow while wearing Facebook's prototype haptic feedback wrist devices
Technology

Facebook wants to remove the ‘friction’ between you and your computer using augmented reality

The research involves AR glasses and wrist-based wearables.

Close up detail of a grey wolf.
Land

Wisconsin permitted people to hunt a contentious species. That might change next year.

Amid backlash, the state is forming a new gray wolf management committee to reconsider the rules for 2022.

sperm whales seen from above
Whales

Sperm whales have a surprisingly deep—and useful—culture

Whalers and researchers alike have found that these mammals are excellent at learning from each other.

salmon healthy food
Heart Disease

5 heart-healthy foods—and 2 to absolutely avoid

If it feels hard to keep up with nutritional advice, don’t worry—cardiologists are here to help.

covid-19 vaccine
Vaccines

Native American communities take the lead on vaccinations after facing staggering rates of COVID-19

The pandemic’s impacts will be felt for generations.

A woman in a red bathing suit sitting on the floor by a sliding glass door, staring at the ocean outside.
Projects

How to fix a sliding door without taking it down

Try these repairs before embarking upon an involved project.

sea lion chasing a school of fish
Ocean

Protecting 30 percent of the oceans would benefit the entire planet

If we protect the right places, we can benefit fish and the climate—without sacrificing seafood

newborn baby with its parent
Vaccines

We now know babies can be born with COVID-19 antibodies

Here’s what pregnant and new parents need to know.

The NASA STS-39 shuttle crew in orange astronaut suits on a space backdrop
Air Force

What did ’90s NASA astronauts pack for space?

There’s no punchline, unless you count the homemade jelly.

Vaccine shot vials on pink background.
Vaccines

Vaccines may help alleviate symptoms for people with long-COVID

Here’s everything you need to know.

A woman sitting behind a laptop, looking somewhat amused.
Tech Hacks

This free tool can reveal who is behind any internet domain

Understanding a WhoIs search is a useful skill to add to your repertoire.

Stacks of logs against skyline.
Climate Change

Burning wood pellets won’t help us fight climate change

‘Renewable’ isn’t the only point to consider.

doctor putting bandaid on arm after person gets a vaccine
Vaccines

COVID vaccine hesitancy is showing up in unexpected places

Though BIPOC are often highlighted, they’re not the group with the highest rates of vaccine hesitancy.

A helicopter named Elvis parked on the tarmac.
Drones

Elvis (the helicopter) is cheating death by becoming a drone

The S-64 Air Crane is a former firefighting helicopter that’s being converted for autonomous operations.

a sign made of tape that points to free stuff
Tech Hacks

Where to find the best free stuff online

Find everything from furniture to movies without dropping a penny.