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Arrow pointing towards potential sonar scan of Amelia Earhart's airplane
Technology

Did sonar finally uncover Amelia Earhart’s missing plane?

By Andrew Paul

illustration of a radio signal beaming towards earth
Science

Astronomers discover disappearing radio source in the Milky Way’s center

By Charlie Wood

an old drawing of a kitchen with a large open fire and a small dog running on a mill-like wheel to turn the spit
Science

This dog was genetically engineered to be a kitchen appliance

By Popular Science Team

honeycomb in a plastic bag
Environment

Bee theft is almost a perfect crime—but there’s a new sheriff in town

By Andrew Zaleski

Tim Enthoven illustration
Science

The world’s most diverse group of bacteria lives inside your mouth

By Claire Maldarelli

An illustrated diagram of the solar system, sun, eight planets, Pluto, and various asteroid belts
Science

A guide to the solar system’s biggest secrets

By Charlie Wood

Lucy Engleman illustration
Science

The famous Nazca lines aren’t mysterious—but they are ingenious

By Sara Kiley Watson

Tomi Um illustration
Science

Why some people hear colors and taste words

By Marion Renault

caving gear
Gear

Going caving? Bring these essentials underground with you.

By Rob Verger

flashlights
Gear

Treat yourself to a flashlight that’s not your phone

By Rob Verger

magic starter kit
DIY

Six magic accessories every beginner needs

By Stan Horaczek

An illustration of a mustached individual getting up from an arm chair and getting a bowl full of ice cream from the freezer
Health

Does free will actually exist? It’s complicated.

By Sara Kiley Watson

Tim Enthoven illustration
Science

Why do cats purr?

By Marion Renault

Tim Enthoven illustration
Environment

Why is it so hard to predict the weather?

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Tomi Um illustration
Science

You probably can’t find every mask in this picture

By Jillian Mock

human brain illustration
Science

How your brain conjures dreams

By Lindzi Wessel

A cluster of bats on the ceiling of a cave
Environment

How animals can help us demystify viruses

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Tyler Spangler illustration
Health

What happens when psychedelics make you see God

By Sarah Scoles

atlantis map
Science

Atlantis isn’t real, but here are all the places it could have been

By Eleanor Cummins

satellite imaging spectrometer
Environment

New satellites can pinpoint methane leaks to help us beat climate change

By Paul Tullis