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Health

Why is deep sleep so important to memory? It’s about time.

By Laura Baisas

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Technology

AI thought knee X-rays could tell if you drink beer and eat refried beans

By Andrew Paul

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Technology

AI chatbot suggested a teen kill his parents, lawsuit claims

By Andrew Paul

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Technology

The 50 greatest innovations of 2024

By Popular Science Team

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Health

Is the five-second rule true? Don’t push your luck.

By Clarissa Brincat

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Health

Tokyo rolling out four-day work week in bid to boost birth rates

By Andrew Paul

Scientists are drawn to coral because its surface resembles the spongy structure of human bones.
Science

3D-printed, coral-inspired material can heal bones

By Mack DeGeurin

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Science

New bioprinter 3D prints human tissue 10x faster

By Andrew Paul

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Health

Childhood leaded gasoline exposure damaged Americans’ mental health

By Lauren Leffer

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Gear

My Mila air purifiers are the most stylish ones I’ve tested, and they’re almost 30% off for Cyber Monday

By Amanda Reed

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Gear

The best Cyber Monday protein powder deals can save you up to 50% on expert-approved supplements

By Stan Horaczek

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DIY

How to prep your iPhone for unexpected medical emergencies

By David Nield

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Science

The man who lived with no brain

By Popular Science Team

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Gear

The best smartwatches for seniors in 2024

By Terry Sullivan

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Science

Are ‘heavy metals’ dangerous? Yes, but not everything you’ve heard is true.

By Lauren Leffer

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Gear

The Chirp wheel is my favorite practical gift and it’s a whopping 42% off for Black Friday

By Amanda Reed

An illustration of the amygdala, shown in red. It is a part of the brain’s limbic system and plays a key role in processing emotions.
Health

‘Was I awkward?’ What overthinking after a party has to do with your ‘lizard brain’

By Laura Baisas

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Health

What happens when you donate your body to science? 

By RJ Mackenzie

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Health

How to talk to your ‘skeptic’ family about science misinformation

By Lauren Leffer

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Science

Mapping the shifting gaze of ‘fishlets’

By Laura Baisas