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Atlas robot doing a somersault

Humanoid robots are breakdancing, with mixed results

car running through foam wall

Electric Vehicles

Man tests if Tesla on Autopilot will slam through foam wall (spoiler: it did)

By Mack DeGeurin

four Budgerigars sit on a stick on plain background

We finally know how parrots ‘talk’

By Lauren Leffer

Red sprite timelapse seen over Himalayan mountains

Astrophotographers help crack mystery of ‘sprite fireworks’

A mouse sniffing the air

Messing with mouse brains during sex leads to unexpected discovery

By Elana Spivack

Close up of hand wearing SpellRing device on thumb

Wearable ring translates sign language into text

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones in a row on-sale with trade-in

Samsung is offering enhanced trade-in deals up to $1,000 toward new S25 smartphones, Galaxy tablets, and earbuds

By Stan Horaczek

Four people on their stomachs plaster casting a mammoth tusk

Texas hunter’s ‘old stump’ find was actually a rare mammoth tusk

Acura’s newest SUV focuses on sustainability with Bang & Olufsen sound system

By Kristin Shaw

A 3D-printed resin miniature on a workbench.

It’s the last week to save hundreds on Anycubic’s best 3D printers

Woman's hand reaching out from bed to turn off alarm on Amazon Echo Dot

Alexa is about to send everything you tell it to Amazon

a green iguana sitting at the base of a palm tree

Endangered Species

After a 5,000-mile float, these iguanas probably set an ocean record

By Laura Baisas

An Apollo 12 high-oblique view of the lunar nearside looking northeast toward the crater Copernicus (in center near horizon), as photographed from lunar orbit.

A startup wants to mine the moon for helium

DJI Osmo 4 Action Camera deal header

Amazon is clearing out DJI’s waterproof 4K action camera for its lowest price ever

By Stan Horaczek

Conceptual image of a stack of old analog TV sets with blank screens against a white wall

Why new tech only feels good for a short time

The misfortune of some brings happiness to others, and for these polar bears, the death of a whale in east Greenland heralded a royal feast. Attracted by the smell, more than sixty bears were recorded in the area. However, their behaviour was almost benevolent, possibly due to the abundance of food.

11 fascinating wildlife images from the Sony World Photography Awards

By Popular Science Team

chatgpt on a computer

How to use ChatGPT as a personal AI research assistant

an illustration of a laptop with "google" and an anonymous password

How to use the Google Password Manager

A postcard advertises the GM (or General Motors) Chevrolet Nova Custom coupe, seen from both the side and from the rear with the hatchback open, 1974. (Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)

How do cars get their names? Art, science, and a legal process.

By Kristin Shaw

Cougar kitten next to car tire in the snow

Cougar cubs spotted in Michigan for first time in over a century

Total solar eclipse showing ring of sunlight

Lunar lander snaps mesmerizing views of a solar eclipse

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2023/04/11: Robotic device coined Digidog on display during NYPD (New York Police Department) announcement of deployment of innovative technologies on Times Square. Digidog will assist to the NYPD Technical Assistance and Response Unit. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

New York law would ban civilians from weaponizing robots

By Mack DeGeurin

Stanley Tumbler cups on sale at Amazon on a plain background

The famous Stanley Cup Quench Tumbler is on sale at Amazon for its lowest price ever

By Stan Horaczek

a baby lion cub plays with its mother's tail

17 delightful Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards outtakes

By Popular Science Team

Hand holding titanium heart implant against black background

In world first, man leaves hospital with titanium heart

two baby eagles

Live cam bald eagles lost 1 of 3 chicks after snowstorm

By Annie Colbert

Popular Science launches streaming channel

By Popular Science Team

High speed train from Beijing entering Tianjin Station, China. (Photo by Andrew Benton/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Electric Vehicles

China’s high-speed rail linked to boosted EV adoption

By Mack DeGeurin

Mummy on sheet and cardboard with pixelated midsection

Medieval mummy found in accused smuggler’s home

an illustration of a black rodent-like early mammal with a membrane like a flying squirrel flying through a forest

Early mammals were all one color, study suggests

By Lauren Leffer

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Save nearly half-off DeWalt tool kits at Amazon before you start your spring DIY projects

By Stan Horaczek

a man with long dark hair and beard is wearing a white and green robe and holding a shepherd's crook. he is a actor portraying saint patrick

Where are St. Patrick’s remains? It’s a hot debate.

By Laura Baisas

Compilation of Guthman Music Competition participants

Electromagnetic fields and dinosaur choir win international instrument contest

a man in a diving tube on text

100 years of deep-sea filmmaking and ocean exploration

By Bill Gourgey

Crying woman with smiling stickers on the face. Deepfake, sexual harassment in internet, digital sex crime concept. Vector illustration.

Spreading AI-generated content could lead to expensive fines

By Mack DeGeurin

An undated handout photo released by the University of Queensland shows an image of the boulder using 3D imaging and light filters showing the dinosaur footprints.

Dinosaur footprints unknowingly displayed in a high school for 20 years

Artistic reconstruction of the terrestrial ecological landscape before the end Permian mass extinction based on fossil palynomorphs, plants, and tetrapods recovered, as well as sedimentological data from the South Taodonggou Section

The remote locale that shielded plants during Earth’s biggest mass extinction

By Laura Baisas

close up of tinfoil hat on man against blue background

Poor sleep can make you more susceptible to conspiracy theories

Original fossil (ATE7-1) alongside the mirrored right side by means of virtual 3D imaging techniques of the face of a hominin assigned to Homo aff. erectus found in level the TE7 of Sima del Elefante site.

1.4-million-year-old bones deepen mystery of who reached Europe first

an illustration of the planet saturn as seen from one of its many moons two other smaller moons are in the distance

Which planet has the most moons? Saturn dethrones Jupiter.

By Laura Baisas

Man with a boombox on his box enjoying the music

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Here’s the secret to getting songs unstuck from your head

By Popular Science Team

an illustration of a small weasel-like early mammal with brown, black, and white fur climbing on a tree

This extinct tree-dwelling mammal may be among humans’ closer relatives

By Laura Baisas

Hoka running shoes REI deal header

REI slashed prices on tons of running gear, including rare Hoka deals

By Stan Horaczek

a man on a boat holds a large orange pet goldfish

Please stop releasing pet goldfish into the wild

By Laura Baisas

Bugout bag essentials

How to build a bug-out bag (even if you’re not a prepper)

an illustration of two cockroaches

Why cockroaches are so resilient

By RJ Mackenzie

three small and gray balg eaglets eat fish given to them by an adult bald eagle

Bald eagle live cam team shares what’s next for the 3 eaglets

By Laura Baisas

Blue-lined octopus in aquarium tank

Male octopus poisons its mate to avoid becoming post-sex snack

Two astronauts holding plushies inside ISS

NASA wants your help designing its Artemis II mascot

Flagstones enclosure seen shortly after construction in the middle Neolithic period.

This ‘unusual’ stone circle may predate Stonehenge

By Laura Baisas

Tabby cats, with their distinctive coats adorned in a symphony of stripes, dots, and swirls, bring a unique charm to the feline world. These enchanting creatures, often seen in shades of brown, black, and gray with hints of cream, captivate us with their individual patterns. The classic tabby pattern, characterized by bold stripes that run along the cat's back and tail, evokes a sense of timeless elegance. Whether in ebony, tawny, or ashen gray, each tabby cat carries a visual narrative that tells a story of nature's creativity. Some tabbies flaunt the mesmerizing "spotted" pattern, where dots of color dance across their fur like stardust. Others boast the intricate "swirls," a delicate and graceful arrangement of lines that adds an artistic flair to their appearance. Completing their ensemble are those endearing whiskers that frame their faces, adding an extra touch of charm to these captivating companions. Tabby cats, in their varied hues and unique patterns, bring a touch of artistry and individuality to our homes, turning each encounter into a delightful exploration of feline aesthetics.

How to protect your pets from bird flu

By Lauren Leffer

A mother humpback whale and her calf swimming in warm waters.

Whale pee moves vital nutrients thousands of miles

By Laura Baisas

Close up of lemon shark

Megalodon may have been ‘even longer’ than we thought

Conceptual image with a bunch of floating eyeballs in different sizes overlooking a red computer, could symbolize ideas around how we are being tracked and watched online on social media

How to remove Google search results about you

bald eagle feeds babies fresh fish

Jackie and Shadow’s third eaglet has landed

By Laura Baisas

a woman and a patent

The forgotten story of the woman who invented the dishwasher

an emperor penguin looks through a camera while its baby looks on

15 breathtaking images from the Nature Photography Awards

By Popular Science Team

Diagram of Lapedo child grave site

Scientists pinpoint age of suspected human-Neanderthal hybrid child

a sports car on a runway

Robot-driven Maserati MC20 sets new world speed record

By Kristin Shaw

Ego chainsaws arranged in a row

Amazon is blowing out Ego battery-powered mowers, chainsaws, and more before spring rolls around

By Stan Horaczek

An Opened Prescription Medicine Bottle Among Many Other Sealed Bottles on Yellow Background High Angle View.

How prescription drugs get their names

By Julia Craven

Close up of black chess pieces on chessboard with king knocked over

AI tries to cheat at chess when it’s losing

screenshot of "AI mode" on google

Google is expanding AI search, whether you like it or not

By Mack DeGeurin

a full moon with a red hue

How to see the upcoming ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse