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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you?
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It’s clear that genes, receptors and neurons all play a role in detecting odors. But much of how we make sense of what we sniff remains mysterious. A neuroscientist explains.
New bone-crushing Tasmanian tiger species dug up by paleontologists
Badjcinus timfaulkneri is among three new species of the extinct marsupial discovered in Australia.
NASA releases first photo of 860-square-foot solar sail in orbit
The Advanced Composite Solar Sail System could pave the way for new, ultrafast forms of space travel.
Scientists finally get a 3D view of degrading microplastics
Researchers can now see all sides of micro and nano plastic particles.
Why do we have earlobes? They make no evolutionary sense.
Our ears are complex wonders. Our earlobes? They’re extra.
How do you keep pilots and passengers of sea planes safe?
Floatplanes are ubiquitous on the coast and indispensable for remote communities, but they don’t need to follow the same regulations and reporting as commercial airlines.
‘Remarkable’ fossils offer clues to perplexing pterosaur question
Did these winged giants soar or flap across prehistoric skies?
Man with AI song catalog ‘defrauds’ streaming services of $10 million
The DOJ indicted the alleged scammer after his bot army amassed billions of plays over seven years.
This robot is being controlled by a King oyster mushroom
Researchers created a biohybrid robot that uses electrical signals in mycelium to move around.
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