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Smart chocolate lab with glasses reading a book on burgundy sofa.

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Test your dog or cat’s IQ using these simple tricks

By Clarissa Brincat

Two white children play on a roundabout in a vintage photograph.

The first playgrounds were for adults, not kids

By Andrew Coletti

A photo of a tornado forming above a rural road and there's a headlight.

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The real storm chasers of the Great Plains

By Laura Baisas

An atmospheric photograph shows a silhouette of a person interacting with a dramatic play of light and shadow. The person’s face and hands are partially illuminated by a bright, warm light source that cuts through a hazy, purple-tinted atmosphere filled with smoke or mist. The composition is abstract and moody, emphasizing the sensory and ethereal nature of light and color.

Color doesn’t exist—at least not how you think

By Jennifer Byrne

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Can you overdose on cough drops? Short answer: Yes.

By Cat Rainsford

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15 innovative, wacky airplane seat designs

By Mack DeGeurin

A wide-angle, colorized historical photograph shows the grand landscape of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In the background, the iconic Administration Building with its massive gold-ribbed dome dominates the skyline. In the foreground and middle ground, throngs of fairgoers in Victorian-era attire walk along wide gravel paths and over arched bridges spanning the fair's lagoons. On the right, a circular, white pavilion with neoclassical arches is visible, while a small electric launch boat glides across the water on the left.

The 1893 Chicago World’s Fair in 9 stunning color photos

Young black girl with buck teeth eating a big red and white lollipop. She's wearing a yellow shirt with overalls.

No, sugar doesn’t actually cause cavities

A green parrot stands outside of its cage looking at a young boy with brown hair wearing a pink shirt.

Why parrots talk like humans

By Popular Science Team

small kitten sitting on a golden retriever's head.

Why some cats love dogs—despite the risk

By Clarissa Brincat

A retro, red-colored teardrop-shaped car on a yellow newspaper or magazine background.

In 1934, Chrysler bet big on teardrop-shaped cars

By Bill Gourgey

Close up photo of white woman wearing jean overalls showing a scar on her upper left chest several inches long.

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Why scars never disappear

By RJ Mackenzie

A multiracial group of friends toasting drinks during dinner party in garden.

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The science of hosting the perfect dinner party

By Clarissa Brincat

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How to make your Netflix stream look less terrible

Young asian woman enjoying a relaxing journey during the flight, napping next to an open airplane window.

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The best way to sleep on a plane, according to science

By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

A dramatic landscape photograph depicts a fountain-style volcanic eruption at dusk. Bright orange and red lava bursts from a central vent, spraying molten rock into the air above a dark, rugged volcanic cone. A massive plume of yellow-tinted smoke and ash rises toward a sky filled with soft blue and pink clouds. In the foreground, white steam or volcanic gas drifts across a desolate, blackened lava field.

What would happen if Yellowstone’s ‘supervolcano’ erupted today?

By Nidhi Sharma

A close-up photograph shows the lower face and smile of a woman with warm-toned skin and curly dark hair. She has a wide, natural smile that reveals a row of straight, bright white teeth. The lighting is soft and flattering, emphasizing the smooth texture of her lips and the healthy appearance of her dental alignment.

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No, white teeth don’t mean healthy teeth

A digital 3D illustration shows a modern smartphone tightly wrapped in heavy green chains and secured with a large, golden padlock against a vibrant lime-green background. The phone's screen reflects a soft, multicolored gradient, suggesting it is powered on but physically inaccessible. The image serves as a visual metaphor for digital lockouts, mobile security, or the concept of a "digital detox".

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Does deleting social media make you happier or lonelier? Short answer: It depends.

By Harriet Weber

Freshly baked homemade brownies on a parchment paper. There's some sprigs of mint and a gold-colored fork resting on the left side.

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The best brownie recipe, according to science

By Clarissa Brincat

There’s a helpful translation tool hidden in your iPhone Messages