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Electrostatic hydraulic robot leg

Oil-filled ‘muscles’ give this robot leg a spring in its step

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These meat-eating plants are masters of deception

By Ali Blumenthal, Ellen Airhart

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I lift heavy weights to soothe my fibromyalgia pain—here’s what the science says

By Urmi Bhattacheryya

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The birds of summer patrolling Ocean City’s boardwalk

By Laura Baisas, Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet

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How Russia’s war in Ukraine almost derailed Europe’s Mars rover

By Kenneth R. Rosen

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Start your summer off strong with PopSci’s latest muscular issue

By Annie Colbert

Line of rocks letting water leak through to represent a different approach to water management during drought

‘Slow water’ could transform the Southwest, one little rock wall at a time

Two people in workout clothes putting food and supplements into a blender to make their own pre-workout

Fitness & Exercise

What science says about popular pre-workout ingredients

By Purbita Saha

White-skinned person pouring ice cubes into bath with a dark-skinned person recovering after a workout. Illustrated in orange, white, and black.

Fitness & Exercise

The best way to relieve sore muscles after a brutal workout

Person with dark skin and short hair jumps rope while pregnant person with light skin and hair in a bun squats and lifts dumbells. Illustrated in orange, black, and gray.

Fitness & Exercise

The 6 essential parts of an effective workout

By Frankie de la Cretaz

Person on yoga mat doing bridge exercise to work out muscles in core, neck, and back. Illustrated in red, black, white, and gray.

Fitness & Exercise

A guide to the muscles you forget to exercise

By Jamie Helmick

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A scientific exploration of big juicy butts

By Rachel Feltman

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A 1967 foot-powered tool you could build today—if you wanted to

By Bill Gourgey