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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.

Cars in a blizzard caused by a bomb cyclone
Weather

What the heck is a bomb cyclone?

And just how bad is it?

Carving up the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line’s most common questions
Science

Carving up the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line’s most common questions

No one seems to know how to thaw a turkey in America.

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie served with vanilla ice cream on marble counter.
Projects

This pecan pie combines chocolate and bourbon in the most decadent way

For New Orleans chef Kelly Fields, it isn’t Thanksgiving without a slice of this rich, boozy pie.