Mobile Technology How one Bluetooth adapter can change the way you use your carPopular Science - Eric RavenscraftYou'll finally be able to pinpoint what the check engine light means. If your car is less than 24 years old, it has a small white diagnostics port that mechanics use to analyze problems and gather data
First Aid Build the ultimate natural disaster survival kitPopular Science - By Tim MacWelch/Outdoor LifeStock essential items and stay prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws your way. Natural disasters can feel totally out of our control. But there's something that you can control to insulate your family
Do You Keep Your Milk In The Door Of Your Refrigerator? Here's Why You Should Stop Doing Thatbrobible.com - by Douglas Charles I keep my milk in the door of my refrigerator. It just fits so nicely in there all cozy on that shelf. Plus I always know where it is whenever I need …
Rocket Companies Pence says US rocket companies will put astronauts in space this year. US rocket companies aren’t so sure.Popular Science - Charlie WoodRocket engineering turns out to be even harder than rocket science. With all the glory of the Apollo lunar landings, it can be easy to forget that the Soviet Union beat the US to most other milestones
Amazon A savvy shopper's guide to spotting fake Amazon reviewsPopular Science - Whitson GordonAmazon’s review system helps shoppers separate the great from the garbage. But as the retail giant grows ever bigger, its sheer number of reviews is expanding—and some of them are less than reliable. are
Amazon 10 Amazon features you should be usingPopular Science - Whitson GordonSpend a lot of money online? These tips could help you spend a bit less. I buy almost everything on Amazon. I try not to think about the fact that I'm contributing to our Wall-E-esque future when I do,
Airbnb 9 tips to help you find the best spots on AirbnbPopular Science - David NieldStart your perfect vacation with the perfect place to stay. If you're not roughing it in a tent or treating yourself to a hotel, Airbnb provides lots of lodging options for when you're traveling—from rooms
Obesity Remember brown fat? We may finally know why it’s so darn good for you.Popular Science - Kat EschnerOur fat cells aren't all the same. White fat's role is mostly to hang around the body, storing caloric fuel that can be converted into energy if needed. But brown fat—so named for the red-brown color by
Science A tiny Polish village has had nothing but baby girls for a decade—and that’s actually pretty normalPopular Science - Craig Anderson/The ConversationThe tiny Polish village of Miejsce Odrzanskie has become the unlikely source of international media attention over the past fortnight as a result of what the New York Times called "a strange population
Gear & Gadgets PlayStation 4 controllers that will enhance your playingPopular Science - PopSci Commerce TeamIt’s a jungle out there, and you can’t let the Noobmaster69s of the world run you ragged. If football is a “game of inches,” then video games are a “game of microseconds.” The slightest lag can cost you
Gear & Gadgets The best gear for recording audioPopular Science - Tony VazTaking notes can distract us from engaging with the material being presented—be that in a classroom, an interview, or on a phone call with your bank. Rather than listening and processing information, jotting
Apps Indoor campfires, motion sensitivity, and 9 other smart-light tricks to tryPopular Science - David NieldThey can do a lot more than turn on and off. So you've installed smart lights in your home. Now what? Sure, you can switch the lights on and off with an app. But their abilities go way beyond that. More
Science The best science fiction books right nowPopular Science - Eleanor CumminsLoathe to pick up Frankenstein once again? Try these recent sci-fi picks instead. Interested in talking about deals and gadgets? Request to join our exclusive Facebook group. With all our product stories,
Life Expectancy The decline in U.S. life expectancy is unlike anything we've seen in a centuryPopular Science - Sara ChodoshFor a nation that spends more on healthcare per citizen than almost any other, America isn’t exactly reaping the rewards. Life expectancy has been steadily climbing for decades now, but in the last few
Science How humans created color for thousands of yearsPopular Science - Eleanor CumminsBack before we could paint our world with pixels, we needed precious commodities to make pigments. Most of the hues we look at these days come courtesy of 16,777,216 alphanumeric keys called Hex codes;
Apple Card Everything you need to know about the new Apple credit cardPopular Science - Rob VergerIt might be a good option for people with less-than-perfect credit who like Apple products. On Tuesday, Apple announced that applications for its new credit card—the Apple Card—are open to everyone in
Gear & Gadgets Camping stoves to elevate your outdoor eatingPopular Science - PopSci Commerce TeamBring out your inner chef on your next camping trip. Though the summer may be winding down, camping season is still in full swing. This means there are many more weeks of smokey, outdoor meals. Yum! While
Gear & Gadgets Portable projectors for watching TV and movies any time, any placePopular Science - PopSci Commerce TeamWith these portable, compact projectors you can bring the silver screen with you wherever you roam—think camping trips, family vacations, backyard parties, and even business meetings. We’ve compiled a
All the cool things you can do on your phone's lock screenPopular Science - David NieldYour phone's lock screen is an essential barrier between all your personal information and anyone who happens to pick up your phone. It's designed to keep most of your phone's features and functions hidden
Doxxing How to remove your data from people-finder sitesPopular Science - Whitson GordonYou may not realize this, but a lot of your personal information might be publicly available online to anyone who searches for you. This includes your name, age, address, phone number, email address, status,
Solar Cycle That time a bunch of underwater mines exploded and the sun was the only suspectPopular Science - Neel V. PatelExplosives going off without warning is bad news for… well, for everybody. So imagine the U.S. military's alarm when, on August 4, 1972, it witnessed about two dozen or so spontaneous explosions in the
Viagra Why erectile dysfunction meds can have serious side effectsPopular Science - Jillian MockThe medical condition—and the drugs used to treat it—should be taken seriously. This month in weird medical news, a man in New York City now permanently sees red after overdosing on erectile dysfunction
Cool Stuff How to beat the heat in a survival situationPopular Science - By Tim Macwelch/Outdoor LifeHeatstroke and dehydration can be killers when you’re stranded outside on a scorching hot day. Here’s how to combat them. Summer heat can be brutal on outdoorsmen and women. But what happens when we have
Gear & Gadgets The best backyard games for when the weather is nicePopular Science - PopSci Commerce TeamEntertainment fit for an afternoon at the park, a weekend camping trip, or just 20 minutes in your backyard with a beer. Considering many of us spend half the year enduring sub-freezing temperatures, is
So, Apparently We've All Been Using Can-Openers The Wrong Way Our Whole Livesbrobible.com - by Douglas Charles Ready to have your mind blown? Turns out that a whole lot of us have been using a can opener completely wrong our whole lives. Now, if you’re like me, …
Waffles 5 waffle makers that will make you the Ruler of BreakfastPopular Science - PopSci Commerce TeamWhether you've got a dorm room or a full kitchen, there is a waffle maker to suit your needs. Whether you like them traditional or thick and Belgian, the homemade waffle is a commitment because—unlike
Sunscreen You have questions about sunscreen. We have answers.Popular Science - Sara ChodoshChoosing the right brand can be intimidating if you aren’t quite sure what you’re looking for. Choosing a sunscreen used to be simple. You picked the cheapest or the nicest looking or just whatever happened
Technology Posting a copyright notice on social media doesn’t actually accomplish anythingPopular Science - Stan HoraczekWhat to know about the typo-laden privacy screed you may have seen going around Instagram. If you’ve logged into Instagram since last week, you may have seen people posting a long, typo-laden screed about
