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Hunting regulations are forcing animals to change in all sorts of ways
Evolution

Hunting regulations are forcing animals to change in all sorts of ways

We put a lot of pressure on species to adapt.

NASA’s most anticipated new telescope just got delayed again
Space Telescope

NASA’s most anticipated new telescope just got delayed again

The James Webb Space Telescope has an ever-expanding timeline—and projected cost.

Rats can’t puke, which is bad news for them and great news for us
Animals

Rats can’t puke, which is bad news for them and great news for us

We could use their unique talents to develop better chemo drugs.

Impalas are the wimps of the animal kingdom and other species know it
Animals

Impalas are the wimps of the animal kingdom and other species know it

Zebras are more trustworthy

seal
Evolution

Otters are too small, whales are too big, and seals are just right

Why size matters in the ocean.

supernova
Space

Astronomers think they saw a star exploding out of a giant gas bubble

Basically just a cosmic cocoon.

Here’s how Popular Science covered ‘Star Trek’ in 1967
Science Fiction

Here’s how Popular Science covered ‘Star Trek’ in 1967

From the December '67 issue: 'TV's Star Trek: How they mix science fact with fiction.'

These techniques are proven to boost certain cognitive functions
Science

These techniques are proven to boost certain cognitive functions

Included: how memory athletes stuff their noggins with so much knowledge.

Scientists are optimistic about finding alien life in the next century. Here’s where they’re looking.
Space

Scientists are optimistic about finding alien life in the next century. Here’s where they’re looking.

Looking for life in all of the places.

Scientists want YOU to help them study amphibious lil plants
Climate Change

Scientists want YOU to help them study amphibious lil plants

Toddlers, teens and retirees are helping researchers understand how tiny plants respond to climate change.

anglerfish
Animals

Five animals you shouldn’t take relationship advice from (and one you should)

No matter how cute sea otters are when they hold hands.

The best apps and gadgets for tidying your home
Tech Hacks

The best apps and gadgets for tidying your home

Stay on top of household chores.

south pole jupiter
Solar System

Is this Jupiter, or a pizza? Join our Jovian guessing game.

Our solar system's largest planet is a master of disguise.

IQ is a really stupid concept
Psychology

IQ is a really stupid concept

It's stacked against most of the world.

Sinus infections can get to your brain—but don’t panic
Health

Sinus infections can get to your brain—but don’t panic

Traveling through the blood-brain barrier is difficult.

Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter?
Diseases

Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter?

Inbred dogs are kind of doomed.

woman napping on a couch
Life Skills

Learn how to take a nap because they’re really beneficial

How to make any time naptime.

These fish build group homes that double as devious shrimp traps
Fish

These fish build group homes that double as devious shrimp traps

Teamwork is dreamwork.

The great Pacific garbage patch is even trashier than we thought
Environment

The great Pacific garbage patch is even trashier than we thought

The ocean is flooded with plastic.

The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines
Climate Change

Scientists have some pretty outlandish ideas for cooling the planet down

Desperate times inspire desperate measures.