Internet

What you need to know about the the information backbone of 21st-century life, from social media platforms to cryptocurrencies.

Latest in Internet

a vintage blue VW van parked at a lake

DIY

How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps

DIY

How to reset your Instagram algorithm so it’s not as terrible How to reset your Instagram algorithm so it’s not as terrible

Close up of parachute rig potentially used by DB Cooper

The FBI may be on the verge of reopening the D.B. Cooper case The FBI may be on the verge of reopening the D.B. Cooper case

people having dinner talking in a tense way

How to talk to your ‘skeptic’ family about science misinformation How to talk to your ‘skeptic’ family about science misinformation

By Lauren Leffer

screenshot of the popular science bluesky account on a plain background

DIY

Just joined Bluesky? How to get started and the features you should explore. Just joined Bluesky? How to get started and the features you should explore.

DIY

How to leave Twitter for Bluesky How to leave Twitter for Bluesky

a fire burns in the woods

Navigation app uses government data to help off-roaders avoid wildfire areas Navigation app uses government data to help off-roaders avoid wildfire areas

By Kristin Shaw

man holds camcorder

The forgotten technology that made YouTube possible The forgotten technology that made YouTube possible

By Popular Science Team

Beaten biscuit automated machine

Maryland historical society finally identifies 100-year-old mystery machine Maryland historical society finally identifies 100-year-old mystery machine

Close up of YouTube homepage on computer screen

YouTube is full of election lies, and no one is stopping it YouTube is full of election lies, and no one is stopping it

View of the bow of the RMS Titanic photographed in June 2004 by the ROV Hercules during an expedition returning to the shipwreck of the Titanic.

A hunk of coal from the Titanic could fetch $780 at auction A hunk of coal from the Titanic could fetch $780 at auction

a man wearing a NASA hat aboard the International Space Station squirts ketchup into his mouth. the ketchup comes out in one long stream

See (and never unsee) a NASA astronaut eating ketchup in space See (and never unsee) a NASA astronaut eating ketchup in space

By Laura Baisas

The first few hundred digits of the prime number M136279841

Man spent $2 million to find new largest prime number Man spent $2 million to find new largest prime number

Close up of FBI windbreaker jacket

Bitcoin bro searched ‘how can I know for sure if I am being investigated by the FBI’ before FBI arrest Bitcoin bro searched ‘how can I know for sure if I am being investigated by the FBI’ before FBI arrest

Ai-Da robot standing in front of two of its paintings at the United Nations

A humanoid robot’s painting called ‘AI God’ may sell for over $120,000 A humanoid robot’s painting called ‘AI God’ may sell for over $120,000

A farmer promotes taro through a live webcast in a field in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, on Sept. 9, 2024.

Farms to fame: How China’s rural influencers are redefining country life Farms to fame: How China’s rural influencers are redefining country life

By Mitchell Gallagher / The Conversation

Close up of smallest Rubik's Cube being solved with tweezers

The world’s tiniest Rubik’s cube is as wide as 3 grains of rice The world’s tiniest Rubik’s cube is as wide as 3 grains of rice

Michael Artiaga beats Tetris by getting a rebirth

Is Tetris infinite? Teen world champ reaches fabled ‘rebirth’ Is Tetris infinite? Teen world champ reaches fabled ‘rebirth’

a map concept illustration with place markers

DIY

How to use Google Maps Timeline to revisit past trips How to use Google Maps Timeline to revisit past trips

Man riding on 3D printed Lego minibike

Engineer builds rideable LEGO motorbike using oversized 3D-printed bricks Engineer builds rideable LEGO motorbike using oversized 3D-printed bricks