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De'Longhi Rivelia automatic espresso machine pouring espresso

De’Longhi Rivelia review: Automatic espresso done right De’Longhi Rivelia review: Automatic espresso done right

By Stan Horaczek

Mummified priest holding cross in coffin with skull blurred out

Mummified Austrian priest’s rectum played important role in preservation Mummified Austrian priest’s rectum played important role in preservation

a mosquito under a microscope

What would a world without mosquitoes look like? What would a world without mosquitoes look like?

By RJ Mackenzie

Paper with equations scribbled on it

Mathematician solves algebra’s oldest problem Mathematician solves algebra’s oldest problem

A milkman having his float inspected, circa 1935.

What was food like before the FDA? What was food like before the FDA?

By Lauren Leffer

iHealth blood pressure monitors arranged in a row

Amazon’s best-selling at-home blood pressure cuff is just $30 for a limited time Amazon’s best-selling at-home blood pressure cuff is just $30 for a limited time

By Stan Horaczek

Nut’s cosmological vignette on the outer coffin of Nesitaudjatakhet in the collection of Odessa Archaeological Museum OAM 52976 (C107). Nut’s body is covered in stars as well as a thick, undulating black curve that runs from the soles of her feet to the tips of her fingers. This curve, surrounded by stars on both sides, is reminiscent of the Milky Way’s Great Rift. Credit: Mykola Tarasenko; Odessa Archaeological Museum, NASU

Tomb art suggests Egyptian sky goddess wore the Milky Way galaxy Tomb art suggests Egyptian sky goddess wore the Milky Way galaxy

a california sea lion sits by a pool

This sea lion can keep a beat better than some humans This sea lion can keep a beat better than some humans

By Laura Baisas

white smoke coming out of a chimney

What makes smoke black versus white? What makes smoke black versus white?

By Laura Baisas

Passengers inside the cabin of a commercial airliner during flight. Shallow depth of field with focus on the seats in the foreground.

Why are airline seats so small? It all started in 1978. Why are airline seats so small? It all started in 1978.

By Mack DeGeurin

Deep ALMA observations of 12CO emission from fifteen protoplanetary disks reveal a stunning range of structures in the gas morphology including gaps, rings and spirals.

Future planets revealed in unprecedented detail Future planets revealed in unprecedented detail

Scientists warn deepfakes are about to become undetectable Scientists warn deepfakes are about to become undetectable

By Mack DeGeurin

Pile of historic gold coins

Hikers discover nearly 600 gold coins dating back to 1808 Hikers discover nearly 600 gold coins dating back to 1808

An axolotl crawling up to the aquarium pane at the Hamburg animal shelter.

Axolotls raised in captivity can survive in the wild Axolotls raised in captivity can survive in the wild

By Laura Baisas

Bald eaglets in canoe with caps over eyes

Rescuers borrow canoe to save baby bald eagles in river Rescuers borrow canoe to save baby bald eagles in river

A flight-illuminated path and the Milky Way are appearing in the night sky during the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, peaking in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, on May 5, 2024. The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower is an annual event caused by Earth passing through debris left behind by Halley's Comet.

May skygazing: Meteors, a floral moon, and cosmic beehive May skygazing: Meteors, a floral moon, and cosmic beehive

A fringe-lipped bat approaches a Fitzinger's robber frog in Panama. This species of bat eavesdrops on the mating calls that male frogs produce to attract females, and uses these frog calls to detect, assess, and localize its prey.

Young bats develop a ‘caller ID’ to avoid poisonous prey Young bats develop a ‘caller ID’ to avoid poisonous prey

By Laura Baisas

Illustration of mosasaur chasing prey underwater

Geologists accidentally found a monstrous mosasaur fossil in Mississippi mud Geologists accidentally found a monstrous mosasaur fossil in Mississippi mud

Boeing Super Hornet taking off from the deck of an aircraft carrier

US Navy loses $60 million fighter jet after it falls into Red Sea US Navy loses $60 million fighter jet after it falls into Red Sea

The Gorilla Playsets Basic swing set with no children swinging on it.

Get a full-sized wooden swing set for $209 delivered during Wayfair’s extended Way Day sale Get a full-sized wooden swing set for $209 delivered during Wayfair’s extended Way Day sale

By Stan Horaczek

The introductory page of the pamflyt compiled of cheese. It is written in loopy script on beige paper.

Oldest known English book on cheese advises against drinking dog milk Oldest known English book on cheese advises against drinking dog milk

By Laura Baisas

google messages screenshots

7 helpful Google Messages tips you need to know 7 helpful Google Messages tips you need to know

Scientists working on space probe in lab

A dead Soviet space probe from 1972 is falling back to Earth A dead Soviet space probe from 1972 is falling back to Earth

a child's drawing of a rainbow with a girl in pigtails standing inder it

Kids draw what they love about Earth Kids draw what they love about Earth

By Popular Science Team

Black and white overhead shot of Mars rover and tracks on planet

NASA satellite spies Curiosity chugging along on Mars NASA satellite spies Curiosity chugging along on Mars

Toucan beak decorated with beads in museum display

Lavish gravesite confirms women’s power in ancient South America Lavish gravesite confirms women’s power in ancient South America

a bandage with daffy duck from looney tunes on a child's arm

Why using the same arm for vaccines might boost the body’s response Why using the same arm for vaccines might boost the body’s response

By Laura Baisas

Teenage boy in record store shopping for music

What does ‘remastering’ an album actually mean? What does ‘remastering’ an album actually mean?

Intel core series processors in a row on sale on Amazon

Amazon is clearing out Intel gaming PC processors for their lowest prices ever Amazon is clearing out Intel gaming PC processors for their lowest prices ever

By Stan Horaczek

a blue sports car parked in front of rock wall

Cruising Tuscany in the more refined Lamborghini Urus SE plug-in hybrid Cruising Tuscany in the more refined Lamborghini Urus SE plug-in hybrid

Greenworks electric yard tools on a field of grass on sale at Amazon

Amazon is blowing out Greenworks battery-powered lawn mowers and yard tools during this spring sale Amazon is blowing out Greenworks battery-powered lawn mowers and yard tools during this spring sale

By Stan Horaczek

two baby gorillas play in a tree

20 unforgettable images of Earth’s animal kingdom 20 unforgettable images of Earth’s animal kingdom

By Popular Science Team

an owl has a full juvenile turtle in her beak. an owlet stands at her feet staring up

Watch an owl try to eat a turtle whole Watch an owl try to eat a turtle whole

By Laura Baisas

Product composite against a "pollen" background

How to allergy-proof your home How to allergy-proof your home

By Terri Williams

iphone with options open

How to manage Siri Suggestions on your iPhone How to manage Siri Suggestions on your iPhone

Beyeaux tapestry section depiction horseman and soldier fighting with yellow arrow highlighting horse's penis

Medieval tapestry’s penis count remains a bone of contention Medieval tapestry’s penis count remains a bone of contention

Slate EV truck and SUV upgrade next to each other in warehouse

Minimalist EV pickup truck has no stereo and a $20,000 price tag Minimalist EV pickup truck has no stereo and a $20,000 price tag

Bodum electric kettle and coffee grinders on a plain background on sale at Amazon

This Bodum electric kettle is a perfect Mother’s/Father’s Day gift and it’s on sale for just $25 This Bodum electric kettle is a perfect Mother’s/Father’s Day gift and it’s on sale for just $25

By Stan Horaczek

a person scratches an itchy arm

Your skin is crawling with zombie cells–some help, some hurt Your skin is crawling with zombie cells–some help, some hurt

By Laura Baisas

unfinished Goldin Finance 117 skyscraper surrounded by city on a sunny day

World’s tallest abandoned skyscraper resumes construction World’s tallest abandoned skyscraper resumes construction

screenshot of citizen projects

The National Archives needs your help transcribing UFO and JFK files The National Archives needs your help transcribing UFO and JFK files

Hanes t-shirts on a bright yellow background on sale at Amazon

Get 100% cotton Hanes T-shirts for less than $3 each during this Amazon spring sale Get 100% cotton Hanes T-shirts for less than $3 each during this Amazon spring sale

By Stan Horaczek

Side by side of uncooked and cooked 3D printed vegan calamari rings

3D-printed calamari is back on the menu 3D-printed calamari is back on the menu

Photo of long barrel of NASA's gas gun in warehouse

Watch high-powered gas guns blast space habitat (for science) Watch high-powered gas guns blast space habitat (for science)

FB marketplace listing plus ship photo

Man buys WWI shipwreck for $400 on Facebook Marketplace Man buys WWI shipwreck for $400 on Facebook Marketplace

By Annie Colbert

Bone collector cases are carefully constructed from silk and exoskeleton parts.

‘Bone collector’ caterpillar wears the body parts of dead bugs ‘Bone collector’ caterpillar wears the body parts of dead bugs

By Lauren Leffer

a box labeled measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine and two vials

New study: US could see millions of measles cases if vaccination rates keep dropping New study: US could see millions of measles cases if vaccination rates keep dropping

By Laura Baisas

Two men standing over iron chariot wheel artifact in field

Iron Age chariot wheel found under golf course in Scotland Iron Age chariot wheel found under golf course in Scotland

an illustration of a large red ant with curved jaws. a bird looks on with a concerned expression

Extinct hell ant species used specialized jaws to impale its prey Extinct hell ant species used specialized jaws to impale its prey

By Laura Baisas

Close image of sun's surface depicting sunspot

World’s largest solar telescope shows off its full force with new image World’s largest solar telescope shows off its full force with new image

A young couple connected by a cable

AI still can’t beat humans at reading social cues AI still can’t beat humans at reading social cues

By Mack DeGeurin

a small marsupial with white spots stands on the ground

Watch endangered marsupials return to Australian bushland after 62 years Watch endangered marsupials return to Australian bushland after 62 years

By Laura Baisas

A cropped image showing the Riverstone Audio Precision Record Level Turntable Stylus Tracking Force Pressure Gauge:Scale on top of red vinyl

How to make your turntable and vinyl records last a lifetime How to make your turntable and vinyl records last a lifetime

Ring video doorbells header deal

The best battery-powered doorbell camera is down to just $55 from $99 right now at Amazon The best battery-powered doorbell camera is down to just $55 from $99 right now at Amazon

By Stan Horaczek

four jugs of wine are painted on to the wall of ancient ruins

Cheers to Bronze Age humans for delicious Italian wine Cheers to Bronze Age humans for delicious Italian wine

By Laura Baisas

Oil painting of Gladiator fighting a lion in the Colosseum in Rome

Gladiator bones finally confirm human-lion combat in Roman Europe Gladiator bones finally confirm human-lion combat in Roman Europe

Coiled rattlesnake near flowering bush

Rattlesnakes may evolve specialized venoms Rattlesnakes may evolve specialized venoms

a blue, purple, and white galaxy whose clouds of dust and matter appear shaped like a butterfly

5 dazzling interstellar images to celebrate Hubble’s 35th birthday 5 dazzling interstellar images to celebrate Hubble’s 35th birthday

By Laura Baisas

Woman in pyjamas embracing pillow and hot water bottle to soothe period pain against colourful background

Scientists don’t actually know why period cramps hurt Scientists don’t actually know why period cramps hurt

By Popular Science Team

This sticker reads emotions (even the ones you try to hide) This sticker reads emotions (even the ones you try to hide)

By Mack DeGeurin

Colorful cover of an old Popular Science magazine projected on a white wall by the XGIMI Aura 2 UST Laser Projector

Exclusive deal: Turn any wall into a movie theater with this XGIMI projector for $400 off Exclusive deal: Turn any wall into a movie theater with this XGIMI projector for $400 off

Lava flowing into ocean in Hawaii

North America’s underside is slowly melting into the Earth North America’s underside is slowly melting into the Earth

An osprey sits on its nest protected by a human-made basket.

To protect birds and motorists, engineers build a steel nest box on bridge To protect birds and motorists, engineers build a steel nest box on bridge

By Laura Baisas

Illustration of planet disintegrating during orbit around star

Astronomers discover hellscape world crumbling into its host sun Astronomers discover hellscape world crumbling into its host sun