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This laser-armed Stryker vehicle can shoot down drones and mortar rounds
The purpose of the high-energy laser is to provide a defensive weapon against incoming threats. Here's how it all works.
It’s an especially dangerous time to be a pedestrian in America
Traffic fatalities as a whole were up significantly in 2021, and pedestrian deaths alone increased by 13 percent. Here's what's happening on US roads.
Let your smart home take care of itself while you’re on vacation
Enjoy your trip knowing your home will be safe while you're gone.
From the archives: A grand tribute and eulogy for Zeppelins
In the May 1962 issue of Popular Science, we explored this luxurious trend of aviation and its possible end with the Hindenburg disaster.
After two failed attempts, Boeing’s Starliner will try again this week to reach the ISS
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has yet to make it to the International Space Station, but experts are optimistic about the third test flight.
This amphibious drone hitchhikes like a suckerfish
Why waste energy swimming when you can simply catch a ride?
Confused about Elon Musk’s Twitter bot tirade? Here’s a breakdown.
Catch up on what's been going on with Twitter and Elon Musk lately. (It's a lot.)
A new Air Force weapon just successfully reached Mach 5
The hypersonic weapon detached from a B-52 bomber. Three previous tests had failed.
Ohio bill proposes to criminalize electronic stalking and tracking
The proposed legislation follows reports of AirTags being used for tracking without consent.