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Pollution

What warped the minds of serial killers? Lead pollution, a new book argues.

Ted Bundy, the Green River Killer, and others terrorized the Pacific Northwest. “Murderland” asks what role polluters played.

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Archaeology

Ancient Greek inscriptions point to the ‘Sanctuary of Odysseus’

Archeologists continue to shed light on the historical origins behind Homer’s ‘Odyssey.’

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Wildlife

This National Park uses a ‘Skeeter Meter’ to inform visitors about mosquitoes

At least 20 species of mosquitoes are found in South Carolina’s Congaree National Park.

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Vehicles

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a stunning piece of engineering

We took a drive in the $174,995 sports car in the blistering Texas heat.

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Tech Hacks

Free alternatives to Photoshop, Office, Premiere, and Netflix

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Medicine

HIV medications: Did fears about side effects come to pass?

The emergence of antiretroviral drugs saved millions of lives — but some worried about long-term health problems. Here’s how that turned out.

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Engineering

100 years ago, the battle for television raged

How fire and rivalry shaped broadcasting’s debut.

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Social Media

That ‘unsubscribe’ button may be a scam

Here’s how to protect your email inbox.

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Physics

Scientists are redefining time itself, starting with the second

Switching to optical clocks would have cascading ripple effects from meteorology to basic physics.

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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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