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Best of What's New

The most important engineering innovations of 2019

They’re the Best of What’s New.

a power plant spews smoke into an orange sky
Global Warming

COP25 may be the most important climate change meeting ever—and the US is barely there

It Paris Agreement’s 2020 deadline is looming large.

Why do some animals engage in same-sex sexual behavior? The better question is… why not?
Evolution

Why do some animals engage in same-sex sexual behavior? The better question is… why not?

Same-sex attraction may be a gift from an ancient ancestor.

STEP-UP students take a tour of Washington D.C.
Science

Government workers with autism may go unpaid, despite their valuable contributions to science

A volunteer program by USGS could provide setbacks for students seeking independence.

PreP HIV antiretroviral drugs
Diseases

What it means to have ‘undetectable’ HIV—and why you need to know

Finding a “cure” for the virus is only part of beating it.

Riot Police uses a water canon and tear gas against demonstrators during  a protest against the rising of the fuel and oil prices by people wearing yellow vests.
Life Skills

Cómo enfrentar el gas lacrimógeno

Todo lo que tienes que saber para protegerte a ti y a otros.

a dinosaur skull
Dinosaurs

This bone-eating dinosaur was constantly losing its teeth

And the evidence is scattered all over Madagascar.

dark waters
Environment

Scared about ‘forever chemicals’ after watching Dark Waters? Here’s what you need to know.

Many manufacturers have stopped using PFOA—but they’ve switched to other chemicals that could be just as bad.

What to do if you’re in a crowd of panicking people
Science

What to do if you’re in a crowd of panicking people

Basically, don’t panic.

In 1964, Popular Science answered ‘stupid’ questions about what you eat
Biology

In 1964, Popular Science answered ‘stupid’ questions about what you eat

From the archives: things you’re afraid to ask about digestion.

sugar-covered jelly candiies
Science

Why don’t fake flavors taste like real fruit?

The chemical composition of fresh fruit flavor is surprisingly complicated.

overeating and drinking
Health

No, turkey doesn’t make you sleepy

But it may bring more trust to your Thanksgiving table.

A salsa band on the street.
Science

A recent study reinforces the idea that music is universal

Whether it’s familiar or foreign, you’ll get the right feeling.

turkey fryer
Life Skills

How to deep-fry a turkey without killing yourself

So many delicious ways to die.

bowling with a frozen turkey
Science

Five things to do with your frozen turkey (besides cooking it)

Well, you should probably just cook it.

How to eat less this Thanksgiving
Health

How to eat less this Thanksgiving

You can enjoy food-related holidays and still eat a reasonable amount.

A stomach full of food, a balloon
Biology

Is it possible to eat so much that your stomach explodes?

An ode to the mighty stomach.

jupiter's great red spot
Solar System

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is doing just fine, thanks for your concern

But scientists will keep monitoring its vital signs, just in case.

chess AI
AI

When it comes to board games, humans don’t stand a chance against AI

“I’m not at the top, even if I become number one,” Korean Go champion Lee Sedol said.

Kombucha second Fermented fruit tea, Probiotic food
Projects

Brewing your own kombucha is easier—and cheaper—than you may think

It’s weird, it’s magical and oh, so refreshing.