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Why a galaxy with no dark matter could make it hard to prove there’s no dark matter
Space

Why a galaxy with no dark matter could make it hard to prove there’s no dark matter

What’s the matter with dark matter?

The big bang got its name from a man who thought the theory was total nonsense
Space

The big bang got its name from a man who thought the theory was total nonsense

The phrase originated 69 years ago today.

Walmart exterior supercenter parking lot big box store
Technology

Big box stores are dying. What do we do with all the bodies?

How to remove, reuse, or recycle these fallen retail giants.

The deadliest animals in America, ranked
Animals

The deadliest animals in America, ranked

The most terrifying critters might be right in your backyard.

There are still undiscovered species of clouds—and you can find them yourself
Weather

There are still undiscovered species of clouds—and you can find them yourself

Head in the clouds? Then it's time to make yourself a useful citizen scientist.

A beginner’s guide to flying your drone without crashing it
Tech Hacks

A beginner’s guide to flying your drone without crashing it

Safely take to the skies.

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.