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an orange starfish with four arms of similar size and one shorter arm sits on some rocks

Environment

How starfish lose limbs (on purpose) and survive How starfish lose limbs (on purpose) and survive

By Laura Baisas

zeppelin first flight airship

Technology

1929: The Graf Zeppelin becomes the first ship to sail around the world—by air 1929: The Graf Zeppelin becomes the first ship to sail around the world—by air

By Bill Gourgey

Elephants in Okambara, Namibia that have been tagged with transmitters to track their movements.

Environment

The ‘internet of animals’ could transform what we know about wildlife The ‘internet of animals’ could transform what we know about wildlife

By Hillary Rosner / Yale Environment 360

an illustration of a crocodile biting an ancient seacow with a shark lurking behind it

Science

Crocodile attacks sea cow. Tiger Shark picks apart sea cow. Crocodile attacks sea cow. Tiger Shark picks apart sea cow.

By Laura Baisas

The Green Bank Observatory contains eight dishes that detect radiation from objects in space in the form of radio waves.

Science

Why the ‘Wow!’ signal is probably not from aliens after all Why the ‘Wow!’ signal is probably not from aliens after all

By Briley Lewis

a mosquito biting human skin

Health

After EEE death in New Hampshire, here’s what to know about the mosquito-borne virus After EEE death in New Hampshire, here’s what to know about the mosquito-borne virus

By Laura Baisas

Skyline Robotics robot window washing skyscrapers

Technology

The skyscraper window-washing robots are here The skyscraper window-washing robots are here

By Mack DeGeurin

lego figures on a hard drive

DIY

How to spot when your hard drive will fail before it does How to spot when your hard drive will fail before it does

Legend of the linguistic experiment by Psamtik I.

Science

The ‘forbidden experiment’ is an infamously evil chapter in scientific history The ‘forbidden experiment’ is an infamously evil chapter in scientific history

By Popular Science Team

a small white and red squid

Environment

New images of deep sea wonders are surprisingly adorable New images of deep sea wonders are surprisingly adorable

By Laura Baisas

An aerial view shows flooding in Merced, California following a “bomb cyclone” in January 2023.

DIY

Extreme weather 101: Your guide to staying prepared and informed Extreme weather 101: Your guide to staying prepared and informed

By Lyndsey Gilpin & Jake Bittle / Grist

a moth with a yellow body, pink legs, and pink and yellow wings sits on a green leaf

Environment

The ‘disco’ gene could help moths tell time The ‘disco’ gene could help moths tell time

By Laura Baisas

Valley carpenter bee.

Environment

Our pest control is killing the bees Our pest control is killing the bees

X-ray of skull pointing to region with evidence of cocaine use

Science

Mummified brains show cocaine arrived in Europe far earlier than we thought Mummified brains show cocaine arrived in Europe far earlier than we thought

This composite simulated image shows how M87* is seen by the Event Horizon Telescope at 86 GHz (red), 230 GHz (green), and 345 GHz (blue). The higher the frequency, the sharper the image becomes, revealing structure, size, and shape that was previously less discernible.

Science

Better images of black holes are coming—maybe even movies Better images of black holes are coming—maybe even movies

Man's hand reaching for printer paper

Science

The paper most likely to give you a paper cut, according to science The paper most likely to give you a paper cut, according to science

water flowing from pipes

Science

How heavy rain can make you sick How heavy rain can make you sick

By Lauren Leffer

cigarette smoking warning label

Health

The contentious history of cigarette warning labels—and the hazy future of vaping The contentious history of cigarette warning labels—and the hazy future of vaping

By Clare Watson / Knowable Magazine

a space telescope image of multiple shining stars in reddish clouds

Science

JWST spots six new ‘rogue worlds,’ neither planet nor star JWST spots six new ‘rogue worlds,’ neither planet nor star

By Laura Baisas

Cop using Axon's Draft One AI tech

Technology

Cops are using AI software to write police reports Cops are using AI software to write police reports

the footprint of a three-toed dinosaur embedded in stone in brazil

Science

Dinosaur footprints from Africa and South America are a match Dinosaur footprints from Africa and South America are a match

By Laura Baisas

glacier ice core

Science

Over 1,700 frozen viruses found in a Tibetan glacier Over 1,700 frozen viruses found in a Tibetan glacier

By Lauren Leffer

Mastodon skull in Iowa creek bed

Science

Huge mastodon skull found in a rural Iowa creek Huge mastodon skull found in a rural Iowa creek

pile of baked goods

Health

How food affects our mental health How food affects our mental health

By Mary Scourboutakos / The Conversation

Closeup of yellow and green fishing net

Environment

The long road to ropeless fishing The long road to ropeless fishing

By Moira Donovan / Hakai Magazine

a van driving in desert

DIY

The do’s and don’ts of using AI to plan your travel The do’s and don’ts of using AI to plan your travel

apple maps screenshot with "get moving" text

DIY

How to use Apple Maps on the web How to use Apple Maps on the web

Environment

Here’s how much cropland could be freed up if Americans ate half as much meat Here’s how much cropland could be freed up if Americans ate half as much meat

By Frida Garza / Grist

herbs growing in kitchen

DIY

How to start growing herbs in your kitchen How to start growing herbs in your kitchen

By Debbie Wolfe

Sonos Ray soundbar

Gear

This rare deal will save you $100 off Sonos soundbars at Amazon while they last This rare deal will save you $100 off Sonos soundbars at Amazon while they last

By Stan Horaczek

Martian meteorite

Science

Just 5 impacts on Mars sent hundreds of meteorites to Earth Just 5 impacts on Mars sent hundreds of meteorites to Earth

an infrared image of a human head, showing warm areas in shades of orange and yellow, and cooler areas in blue and green

Environment

Mosquitoes can sense our body heat Mosquitoes can sense our body heat

By Laura Baisas

snoring sleep apnea partner hears it

Health

Sleepy and snoring? You may have sleep apnea. Sleepy and snoring? You may have sleep apnea.

By Lauren Leffer

Hydrogel device that plays Pong

Technology

A lifeless hydrogel blob can play Pong A lifeless hydrogel blob can play Pong

blue SUV sitting on cobblestone street in front of a large bridge

Technology

The Ferrari Purosangue is the best damn sport SUV in the world The Ferrari Purosangue is the best damn sport SUV in the world

China surveillance camera

Technology

China leans into using AI—even as the US leads in developing it China leans into using AI—even as the US leads in developing it

By Shaoyu Yuan / The Conversation

stages of a plant's development

Environment

Yes, plants go through ‘puberty’ Yes, plants go through ‘puberty’

By Laura Baisas

Illustration of attomicroscope firing three beams

Science

The world’s fastest microscope captures electrons down to the attosecond The world’s fastest microscope captures electrons down to the attosecond

man holds camera

Technology

The tech that changed elections forever The tech that changed elections forever

By Popular Science Team

an insect lays on its back with its abdomen and legs in the air. it is playing dead to trick predators

Environment

Antlion larvae can ‘play dead’ for more than an hour–then, things get random Antlion larvae can ‘play dead’ for more than an hour–then, things get random

By Laura Baisas

Bespoke images created for Unplugged Performance

Technology

‘Militarized’ Cybertrucks are coming—if you can open the doors ‘Militarized’ Cybertrucks are coming—if you can open the doors

Front 3/4 view of Cadillac Opulent Velocity concept vehicle with open butterfly doors.

Technology

Cadillac’s Opulent Velocity concept shows the future of cars is magnificent Cadillac’s Opulent Velocity concept shows the future of cars is magnificent

By Kristin Shaw

a green parrot with an open beak and orange and black eye

Environment

These parrots have accents These parrots have accents

By Laura Baisas

plastic pile of waste

Environment

Can microbes that devour plastic waste be transformed into food for humans? Can microbes that devour plastic waste be transformed into food for humans?

By Sara Talpos/Undark

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams with two astronauts aboard ISS

Science

Starliner astronauts are watering plants and fixing urine pumps on ISS Starliner astronauts are watering plants and fixing urine pumps on ISS

several sharp clovis points of varying size

Science

Ice Age humans may have used pikes to hunt mammoths Ice Age humans may have used pikes to hunt mammoths

By Laura Baisas

Apple-1 Computer owned by Steve Jobs

Technology

Steve Jobs’ very own Apple-I computer is for sale Steve Jobs’ very own Apple-I computer is for sale

south pole of the moon

Science

The moon was once covered in an ocean of magma: new data supports theory The moon was once covered in an ocean of magma: new data supports theory

several white circles surround a humpback whale with an open mouth

Environment

Humpback whales use bubble-nets as ‘tools’ Humpback whales use bubble-nets as ‘tools’

By Laura Baisas

Brown hyenas love to go hunting in Baker’s Bay, Namibia.

Technology

Artificial intelligence could soon turn anyone into an expert tracker Artificial intelligence could soon turn anyone into an expert tracker

By Ryan Truscott / Hakai Magazine

ALMA antennae bathed in red light. in the background there is the southern Milky Way on the left and the Magellanic Clouds at the top.

Science

Why astronomers keep staring at the same spot in the sky Why astronomers keep staring at the same spot in the sky

By Briley Lewis

Heart in a box transport system

Health

A new organ transport box doubles the window for heart transplants A new organ transport box doubles the window for heart transplants

seven circular pieces of silver dating back to the viking age

Science

Metal detector enthusiast finds Viking silver in a field Metal detector enthusiast finds Viking silver in a field

By Laura Baisas

A male and a female Aphonopelma jacobii. Their small size can be seen when compared to the acorn cap, pine needles, and oak leaf.

Environment

Newly discovered tarantulas may already be in danger Newly discovered tarantulas may already be in danger

cellular shades

DIY

Ditch your old blinds for cellular shades Ditch your old blinds for cellular shades

By Lauren Leffer

salton sea in california

Health

Why are people near the Salton Sea getting lung disease? Why are people near the Salton Sea getting lung disease?

By Fletcher Reveley / Undark

A freshly-collected batch of venomous cone snails.

Health

Precise, lethal sea snail toxin could one day lead to better medicines Precise, lethal sea snail toxin could one day lead to better medicines

By Laura Baisas

Two images displaying possible kilonova

Science

Scientists want your help finding black holes with your phone Scientists want your help finding black holes with your phone

a python with a wide open mouth swallows a white rat whole

Environment

How pythons can eat such giant meals How pythons can eat such giant meals

By Laura Baisas

Anatomically accurate sculpture of a dodo

Science

The dodo was faster and smarter than you think The dodo was faster and smarter than you think

a spider traps a glowing firefly in its web

Environment

Spiders may be hacking firefly signals to trap dinner Spiders may be hacking firefly signals to trap dinner

By Laura Baisas

Health

West Nile Virus cases are on the rise again: How to protect yourself West Nile Virus cases are on the rise again: How to protect yourself

By Lauren Leffer

Health

Why EMDR trauma therapy is gaining popularity Why EMDR trauma therapy is gaining popularity

By Laurel Niep / The Conversation

an SUV with a pop tent on top and a ladder in front of a mountain lake

Technology

Going off-roading in a DIY’ed Porsche Taycan (yes, a Porsche) Going off-roading in a DIY’ed Porsche Taycan (yes, a Porsche)

By Kristin Shaw