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Popular Science podcasts unearth the universe’s strangest histories. They answer your most mind-burning questions. They tell spin yarns about scam artists and celebrity diets and video games and poodle haircuts. PopSci’s shows are simply the best science and tech podcasting: shamelessly entertaining, painfully smart, and fiercely fascinating.

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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is where PopSci editors go to unleash the most bizarre stories they can find. You’ll be shocked, delighted, and ready to fill awkward silences for the rest of your life.

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Popular Science answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions—from what the universe is made of to why not everyone can touch their toes. Join Popular Science staff as they work through questions big and small.

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Televisions

The 5 coolest entertainment innovations of 2025

From a TV that creates color in a totally different way to room-aware surround sound.

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Headphones

The best travel headphones for 2026, tested and reviewed

Turn on and take off with the best noise-cancelling headphones for airplanes, trains, and every terminal in between.

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Nutrition

The health benefits of Dry January

Weight loss, better sleep, and more can happen in one alcohol-free month.

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Science Fiction

This is now the most valuable piece of Star Wars memorabilia 

Artist Tom Jung’s 1977 painting introduced the world to the look and feel of George Lucas’ blockbuster adventure.

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Outdoor Gear

Amazon just dropped Bluetti portable power stations and solar generators below Black Friday prices

Don’t wait for an emergency to grab a battery backup system. Bluetti’s powerful packs are as affordable as they get right now.

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Robots

2025 proved humanoid robots are here to stay. And fall down.

Their creators say it’s the getting back up part that matters.

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These night-vision binoculars are 65 percent off right now

Night-vision binoculars perfect for wildlife watching and camping.

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Science

Why do people get headaches and migraines? A child neurologist explains the science of head pain and how to treat it.

We can get headaches because of lack of sleep, too much alcohol or caffeine, or not drinking enough water.

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