Environment Game of Thrones isn't a fantasy, it's a warningPopular Science - By Alf HornborgIt's been about our own future all along. I have eagerly awaited the final season of Game of Thrones, and its strange blend of fictive medieval Britain, supernatural monsters, and pornography. Over the
Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth Warren wants public lands to create jobs—and clean energyPopular Science - By Alex SchwartzThese 650 million acres matter. At a stage in the 2020 presidential campaign when most candidates are posting platitudes on Twitter, progressive hopeful Elizabeth Warren has opted for a different approach:
Animals This ancient hypercarnivore had three sets of razor-sharp teethPopular Science - By Kaitlin SullivanA paleontologist found the giant fossil in a drawer on this lunch break. Paleontologists at Ohio University just identified a terrifying fossil as the oldest known hyaenodont, a group of extinct carnivorous
Technology The coolest cars from the 2019 New York Auto ShowPopular Science - By Dan CarneyYou need to see the 'HabaNiro.' Automakers are less likely to wait to announce dazzling new products at glitzy, expensive auto shows these days—meaning that events like the New York International Auto
Allergies The best air purifiers for your homePopular Science - By Billy CaddenGadgets that trap allergens, odors, and bacteria. After more than a year of construction on my apartment, I started noticing particles floating around my bedroom. Not long after, it occurred to me that
Allergies Filtering diesel exhaust could make it worsePopular Science - By Ula ChrobakFor those with allergies, supposedly cleaner fumes can mean worse lung function Diesel exhaust is dirty, and a big contributor to the 4 to 7 million annual air pollution-caused deaths around the globe.
Technology Volvo taught its cars to warn each other about icy roadsPopular Science - By Rob VergerCool things happen when cars communicate with each other. If you’ve ever driven with the Waze app, you’ve received alerts about hazards like accidents, police, or potholes on the road ahead. The app is
Science This woman counted literal baby steps, and they walk farther than you'd thinkPopular Science - By Sara ChodoshThey may be slow, but they cover entire football fields if left to their own devices. Karen Adolph, Professor of Psychology at New York University Since about 1920, when researchers first began studying
Animals Glowing millipede genitalia give scientists a leg up in the labPopular Science - By Kaitlin SullivanMegapixels: We've got a handy new imaging technique for defining millipede species. Millipedes’ exoskeletons glow fluorescent shades of green, yellow, blue, and pink under ultraviolet lights––and so do
Science Neuroscientists just brought pig brain cells back to life, changing our view of deathPopular Science - By Kaitlin SullivanThe new technology might also help researchers better treat brain injuries. Scientists have successfully revived dead pig brains—at least partially. A study published Wednesday in Nature reports a team
CRISPR CRISPR is now being used on humans in the U.S.Popular Science - By Kat EschnerThe gene editing trial has two patients so far. The first U.S. trial of CRISPR in humans has begun, NPR reported Tuesday. Two patients are currently being treated as part of a University of Pennsylvania
Technology Neuroscientists just brought pig brain cells back to life, changing our view of deathPopular Science - By Kaitlin SullivanThe new technology might also help researchers better treat brain injuries. Scientists have successfully revived dead pig brains—at least partially. A study published Wednesday in Nature reports a team
Environment Plastic hitches a ride on rain, snow, and wind to pollute the whole planetPopular Science - By Kaitlin SullivanEven the most remote locations aren’t safe from our trash. You’ve probably already heard that microplastics have made their way into our soil, oceans, poop, and even beer. Now, scientists have found that
Google Pixel Smartphone camera flashes are terrible because they don't really flashPopular Science - By Stan HoraczekA real flash on a smartphone camera is possible, but unlikely. Smartphone camera flashes have a bad reputation—and it’s well-earned. No matter how hard companies try to bolster their on-camera illumination,
Sleep Think you can survive on five hours sleep? Keep dreaming.Popular Science - By Nicole WetsmanHere’s what you’ve probably gotten wrong about your nightly snoozes. As a sleep researcher, Rebecca Robbins is used to hearing misconceptions about shut-eye. “People say, is it true that you need seven
Environment Humanity hit fast forward on geological time, and there's no rewindPopular Science - By Alex SchwartzLoggers changed the way a river carved into the earth’s crust. Without much effort, humans can warm the atmosphere, turn rainforests into deserts, and bleach coral reefs. Now, according to a study published
Facebook How to train your Facebook News Feed to give you the info you wantPopular Science - By David NieldFeed the news need of the new Facebook News Feed. Facebook constantly tweaks its News Feed algorithm so you'll see more of what the company thinks is important to you. Right now, however, it's making more
Technology 20 tips and tricks for your new Samsung Galaxy S10Popular Science - By David NieldExplore the Galaxy. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung Galaxy S10: A fine phone, and one that's likely to serve you well. You don't want to miss out on anything, though, so start exploring
Technology Does how you break-in your new motorcycle engine really matter?Popular Science - by Ari Henning/MotorcyclistMotorcyclist compared the wear of two run-in methods. This article was originally published on Motorcyclist. Your owner’s manual likely recommends a 600-, 1,000-, or even a 1,500-mile break-in process
Weird The weirdest things we learned this week: Animal prostitution and Pavlovian pee responsesPopular Science - By Rachel Feltman, Claire Maldarelli, and Jason LedermanOur editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts. What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s hit podcast.
Sleep Think you can survive on five hours sleep? Keep dreaming.Popular Science - By Nicole WetsmanHere’s what you’ve probably gotten wrong about your nightly snoozes. As a sleep researcher, Rebecca Robbins is used to hearing misconceptions about shut-eye. “People say, is it true that you need seven
Technology A $27 breakfast-sandwich maker and tasty deals happening todayPopular Science - By Billy CaddenA quick guide to getting the goods for cheaper. For more deals and product chatter, check out our exclusive Facebook group. Mighty air purifier This True HEPA air purifier is 30 percent off. The Coway
Cleveland Clinic Everything you thought you knew about tetanus is wrongPopular Science - By Eleanor CumminsWhat’s rust got to do with it? Very little. The conversation in which your parents tell you to keep an eye out for rusty nails is basically a rite of passage. They tell you about the dangers of rust; the
Animals Why these towns are trying to save an 'agricultural pest'Popular Science - By Ula ChrobakIn Colorado’s Front Range, advocates capture and relocate prairie dogs before their burrows are bulldozed. Helen Taylor never considered herself an activist. But in 2015, she learned that an open plot
Technology This is how a motorcycle shock worksPopular Science - by Kevin Cameron/Cycle WorldThe modern high-performance shock is a wonder of linear response and tunability. How did the valve washers get stacked in our favor? This article was originally published on Cycle World. Single-shock suspensions
Science Want to take a Mensa intelligence test? Here are four practice questionsPopular Science - By Eleanor Cummins and Corinne IozzioThe society is open only to people who score in the 98th percentile or higher on a preapproved intelligence test. In the middle of the 20th century, high marks on IQ tests became status symbols. Mensa
Technology You don't have to delete Facebook, but you could definitely be using it betterPopular Science - By Stan HoraczekYour Facebook account is spraying your personal info onto the internet like a hose. Here's how to stop it. When I first wrote this post earlier this year, Facebook was dealing with the fallout of the Analytica
Technology How to stay safe on your motorcycle without looking like a stormtrooperPopular Science - by Byron Wilson/MotorcyclistTips for a casual look. This article was originally published on Motorcyclist. Sometimes motorcycle gear goes a little overboard in the looks department. Sometimes it goes a lot overboard, actually, unless
How to know if your heavy period is a sign of a bleeding disorderPopular Science - Paula James/The ConversationThough rare, many women with undiagnosed disorders don't realize they're unusual. About 30 percent of all women report heavy menstrual periods at some point during their reproductive years. Up to 15 percent
Stratolaunch The world's biggest plane has 6 engines and a 385-foot wingspanPopular Science - By Rob VergerBreaking down the Stratolaunch, by the numbers An enormous aircraft, with a wingspan that stretches nearly 400 feet across, took to the skies on Saturday. With more engines than you could count on one
