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A desk with a grid of printed digital photos on it, in the light from a window.

5 ways to bring your digital photos into the real world

From albums to phone cases—bring your JPGs to life.

By David Nield

NASA’s James Webb telescope is about to arrive at an exceptional point in space
The telescope will drift at gravity's tipping point between Earth and the sun. By Rahul Rao
How much exercise do I need to stay healthy?
Reaping the health benefits of staying active might be simpler than you think. By Isobel Whitcomb
‘Autopilot’ systems in cars are finally getting graded on safety
An industry group is going to evaluate a vehicle's safeguards—the features that monitor the driver to make sure they are actually paying attention. By Rob Stumpf

Science

Indonesian farmer holding brown cocoa beans and a pink flower

Climate change is coming for Indonesia’s cocoa farms; candy companies aren’t helping

Sustainable strategies designed to help local farmers might do deeper damage.

By Nikita Amir

Tech

Intel chip factory mockup ohio

Intel’s new chip-making ‘mega-site’ in Ohio could house up to 8 factories

The company is pledging $20 billion towards two factories, with the potential for more.

By Colleen Hagerty

Space

Glowing red sphere of light around a black hole in a NASA simulation

We’re still in the dark about a key black hole paradox

By Leto Sapunar

Life Hacks

A table saw blade tuned up and straightened to exactly vertical at 90 degrees.

Tune your table saw up the right way

By Jean Levasseur

Animals

Orange and black butterfly on yellow flower

Bees and butterflies have trouble smelling flowers in polluted air

By Maggie Galloway

Health

Havana, Cuba.

What causes Havana Syndrome? Not foreign attackers, CIA says.

By Hannah Seo

Latest

By Caleb Jacobs/The Drive Jan 20, 2022

Cars

A hardy umbrella plant made this rusty pickup truck its home

A miracle without Miracle-Gro.

Maroon GMC Sierra pickup truck with a small umbrella plant growing out of the drivers side

By John Kennedy Jan 19, 2022

Technology

There’s more to renaming multiple files on a Mac than you think

It's not as easy as select > rename.

A Mac computer with the Dock visible, showing a mouse pointer over the Finder icon and other Apple icons next to it.

By Rob Verger Jan 19, 2022

Technology

Jeff Goldblum on riding motorcycles—and feeling fear

The star reflects on a dangerous form of transportation, plus acting, tightrope walking, and why there's no need to resist feeling afraid.

By Charlotte Hu Jan 19, 2022

Technology

The volcanic eruption severed Tonga’s internet connection, and repairs won’t be easy

The sole cable linking Tonga to the global internet backbone in the South Pacific was broken after the eruption.

diver examines underwater cable in pacific

By David Nield Jan 19, 2022

Technology

Simple accessibility settings that will make your smartphone easier to use

Bigger text, hands-free controls, and read-aloud options.

A young man in a plaid shirt standing against a wooden wall wearing glasses with flip-up outdoor lenses, looking at his phone with a shocked face.

By Hannah Seo Jan 19, 2022

Science

ExxonMobil’s ‘net-zero’ goals don’t address its biggest source of carbon emissions

Its plan neglects pollution produced when consumers use its products.

By PopSci Staff Jan 19, 2022

Science

Why some tiny frogs have tarantulas as bodyguards

Plus other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

a frog and spider over an art illustration

By Debbie Kaminer / The Conversation Jan 18, 2022

Science

What the Supreme Court’s decision on vaccine mandates means for Americans

Most local mandates will still stand.

Kid in surgical mask and green shirt holding a COVID vaccination card because of a mandate

By Charlotte Hu Jan 18, 2022

Technology

Researchers used AI to explain complex science. Results were mixed.

This tool summarizes the abstracts of scientific studies in a way that second graders can understand.

woman with book in face

By Maggie Galloway Jan 18, 2022

Science

Some people still can’t smell or taste a year after COVID

While most infected individuals do recover, some are experiencing long-term changes with their senses.

Person in white buttondown and with long black hair in COVID surgical mask leaning against a table with milk, a bowl of cereal, and green apples and oranges