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Insects

61 new beetles discovered in China

Turns out, scientists can overlook even flashy species.

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Drones

New UFO files offer no answers—but something is happening in the skies

Even experts don’t know what’s flying in these images.

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Medicine

Yes, you can be allergic to water

For people with aquagenic urticaria, even a quick shower has consequences.

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Tech Hacks

If you use Google accounts, it’s time to do a free security checkup

It’s good practice to do a regular audit.

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Wildlife

Evolution of snakes: Scientists unravel the mysssteries

Huge snakes, tiny snakes, poisonous snakes and constrictor snakes, snakes that slither, burrow or swim: New fossils and modern technology are tracing serpent origins.

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Wildlife

Watch adorable animals compete for best chewer in 2026 Crunch-a-Thon

The campaign spotlights an endangered marsupial.

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Projects

How to remove bamboo from your yard

Step one: Identify which type of bamboo you’re dealing with.

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Ask Us Anything

Why airplane toilets are tiny engineering marvels

There’s a reason for that very loud sucking sound.

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Biology

1.3 million people share DNA with Maryland’s earliest colonists

Some are even related to the former colony’s first governor.

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Popular Science has been demystifying the worlds of science and technology since 1872. We explain the inner workings of the phone in your pocket, explore world-changing innovations, and examine everything from the marvels of deep space to the secret lives of staples like bread. We deliver an engaging, approachable, and inclusive look at emerging technologies and scientific advances.
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