Popular Scienceflipped into Popular Science6 hours agoThe best ‘Fitbits’ for seniors in 2024verified_publisherPopular Science - Terry SullivanWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › There was a time when Fitbit ruled the fitness tracker category to the point people used the term “Fitbit” as a catch-all term. We’re even using it here. But if you’re searching for the …
Popular Scienceflipped into Environment7 hours agoThe dinosaur-killing asteroid turned ants into farmersverified_publisherPopular Science - Andrew PaulDinosaurs certainly didn’t benefit from the Chicxulub asteroid impact, but that was a wholly different story for the ancestors of today’s ants. In fact, the climatic upheaval that rocked Earth 66 million years ago may be the major reason some of the insect species learned to farm millions of years …
Popular Scienceflipped into Popular Science8 hours agoHow to use Google Maps Timeline to revisit past tripsverified_publisherPopular Science - David NieldThere’s a lot to explore in Google Maps beyond the basics of getting directions and looking up locations. One of the features you might not have spotted is Timeline: A comprehensive history of everywhere you’ve been and every place you’ve visited (as long as you took a phone running Google Maps …
Popular Scienceflipped into Technology10 hours agoThe best drones for kids in 2024verified_publisherPopular Science - Adam DouglasWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › I’m a firm believer in educational toys for children. As a former elementary school teacher, I’m on board with any plaything that not only entertains but also increases skills, such as …
Popular Scienceflipped into Animals10 hours agoMale tarantulas seek love, find death around Halloweenverified_publisherPopular Science - Andrew PaulIt’s tarantula mating season in Colorado and spider aficionados are traveling from as far away as California to see the annual matchmaking rituals. As Colorado’s public radio news recently detailed, at least one town even threw a party to celebrate the eight-legged arachnids. But amid the …
Popular Scienceflipped into Science12 hours agoHow to ensure your doctor measures your blood pressure correctlyverified_publisherPopular Science - Andrew PaulImproper arm positions sometimes used during blood pressure screenings may lead to significantly overestimated readings, according to a Johns Hopkins University study published on October 7 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Even small variations can potentially result in a hypertension misdiagnosis. Blood …
