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Quantum Random Number Generator machine

Here’s how to generate a truly random number with quantum physics Here’s how to generate a truly random number with quantum physics

Two archeologists surveying site in Turkey

Archeologists uncover royal tomb tied to the real King Midas Archeologists uncover royal tomb tied to the real King Midas

a male river otter standing on snow

Escaped river otter takes his destiny into his own (tiny) hands Escaped river otter takes his destiny into his own (tiny) hands

By Margherita Bassi

an adult osprey looks on as the heads of three chicks pop out over a nest

Three osprey chicks hatch in 500-pound steel nest boxes Three osprey chicks hatch in 500-pound steel nest boxes

By Laura Baisas

Happy smiling little boy out in the rain

The science behind the smell of rain The science behind the smell of rain

European Gray Wolf Cubs in a Grass in a Spring Day

Two Ice Age ‘puppies’ weren’t exactly dogs Two Ice Age ‘puppies’ weren’t exactly dogs

A loving father of African descent sits on the couch at home and reads a storybook to his preschool age daughter. The child is sitting on her father's lap and is smiling while looking at the book.

Why do kids love reading the same book over and over? Child development experts explain. Why do kids love reading the same book over and over? Child development experts explain.

By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

a small white dog standing on grey sheets looks up

The 6 dog breeds more prone to diarrhea, according to new study The 6 dog breeds more prone to diarrhea, according to new study

By Laura Baisas

Thrush songbird

Ancient Romans snacked on deep-fried songbirds Ancient Romans snacked on deep-fried songbirds

group of iphones

The 14 best new features coming to iOS 26 and macOS 26 The 14 best new features coming to iOS 26 and macOS 26

Gold coins scattered on ocean floor

Gold coins confirm ‘world’s richest shipwreck’ is 18th century Spanish galleon Gold coins confirm ‘world’s richest shipwreck’ is 18th century Spanish galleon

Examples of the pig molar teeth specimens analyzed for a study on pig domestication.

Wild boars began shrinking down to domesticated pigs 8,000 years ago Wild boars began shrinking down to domesticated pigs 8,000 years ago

By Laura Baisas

Winning products from the 2025 Popular Science Home of the Future awards

2025 Home of the Future Awards: 25 products that’ll improve your everyday life 2025 Home of the Future Awards: 25 products that’ll improve your everyday life

By Stan Horaczek

$The fracture of BG1.12 is shown in various views (A–F). The skull fracture in this specimen starts at the anterior part of the frontal bone and extends diagonally to the sagittal border of the left parietal bone (G). Credit: International Journal of Osteoarchaeology (2025). DOI: 10.1002/oa.3415$

Ancient cone-shaped skull shows signs of fatal trauma Ancient cone-shaped skull shows signs of fatal trauma

Shokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction headphones on sale at Amazon

The best bone conduction headphones for working out are cheaper than ever at Amazon The best bone conduction headphones for working out are cheaper than ever at Amazon

By Stan Horaczek

Hammerhead shark in water

Osprey drops hammerhead shark onto disc golf field Osprey drops hammerhead shark onto disc golf field

Gonatus Antarcticus squid seen underwater

Watch the mesmerizing first-ever footage of a rare Antarctic squid Watch the mesmerizing first-ever footage of a rare Antarctic squid

clouds in a blue sky

How do clouds get their shapes? How do clouds get their shapes?

By Clarissa Brincat

12/11/24 - BOSTON, MA. - Northeastern chair and professor of biology James Monaghan works with axolotls in his lab in the Mugar Life Sciences on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

A chemical in acne medicine can help regenerate limbs A chemical in acne medicine can help regenerate limbs

By Lauren Leffer

Viking boat grave burial near road in Norway

Viking woman buried in ceremonial boat with her dog Viking woman buried in ceremonial boat with her dog