Hurricanes Connecting the dots on hurricanes and mental health issuesPopular Science - By Nicole WetsmanMore people are likely to be affected—both physically and psychologically—by severe weather events in the future. The 2017 hurricane season was the deadliest on record since 2005. Ten hurricanes occurred,
Indy 500 6,000 tires, 700 horsepower, and 230 miles per hour: The Indy 500 by the numbersPopular Science - By Dan CarneyOne of the greatest car races in the world is also a showcase for innovative engineering. The Indianapolis 500 is dubbed “The Greatest Spectacle In Racing,” and for good cause. The event is held every
Animals The hidden fish keeping coral reefs alivePopular Science - By Marlene CimonsFor nearly two centuries, scientists have pondered "Darwin's Paradox," the enduring mystery of why coral reefs thrive in tropical waters, which are woefully short on nutrients. Reefs are teeming oases
Animals The hidden fish keeping coral reefs alivePopular Science - By Marlene CimonsFor nearly two centuries, scientists have pondered "Darwin's Paradox," the enduring mystery of why coral reefs thrive in tropical waters, which are woefully short on nutrients. Reefs are teeming oases
Environment The secret to saving salmon is lodged in their earsPopular Science - By Ula ChrobakSalmon of the Nushagak River shift their habitat year-to-year—and that has important implications for how we protect these fish. The sockeye and Chinook salmon that hatch, grow, and return to spawn on
Technology The best LED light stripsPopular Science - By Billy CaddenIlluminate your beds, hallways, shelves, and backs of your televisions If you've got a reliable internet connection, smart lights are a cheap way to make your home rich-dude-penthouse levels of cool. can
Technology Savings on Master & Dynamic headphones, refurbished MacBook Pros, and other great deals happening todayPopular Science - By Billy CaddenFor more deals and product chatter, check out our exclusive Facebook group. Until May 27, you can snag a pair of MH40 wired headphones from Master & Dynamic for $199 (they usually go for $249). Just use
Animals It's World Turtle Day, so here are a bunch of adorable turtlesPopular Science - By Kendra Pierre-LouisIn 2000—the year that the summer Olympics were held in Sydney, that Florida electoral boards poured over hanging chads, and Microsoft founder Bill Gates stepped down to focus on his foundation—the American
Environment We need a greener way to diePopular Science - By Nicole WetsmanDeath might be life’s natural and unavoidable conclusion, but humans have ensured that what happens to our bodies afterward is anything but. For more than a century, the circle of life in the United States
Amazon Echo 4 gadgets that wake you up better than your phonePopular Science - By David NieldWake up! Without your phone—we'll help you do that break up. Getting out of bed can be one of the toughest challenges of the day, but technology can help. We're not talking about your phone, though. Ditch
Hurricanes Hurricane season is early—againPopular Science - By Alex SchwartzWith the formation (and subsequent dissipation) of Subtropical Storm Andrea on Monday, 2019’s hurricane season got off to an early start—just like in 2018. And 2017. And 2016. And 2015. That means a record
Science Office temperatures tailored to men in suits are bad for businessPopular Science - By Kat EschnerFor many women, productivity goes up along with the temperature: that’s the finding of a new study that is the first to look at worker performance along gendered lines. It suggests that to get the most
Play buttonRobotics MIT's new robot takes orders from your musclesPopular Science - By Rob VergerSignals from your biceps and triceps tell this robot how to help you lift heavy objects. Imagine you’re lifting a couch with a friend. You’re both at opposite ends, and need to communicate as to when heft
Cancer A bad diet really can raise your risk of cancer. Here's how.Popular Science - By Sara ChodoshThese charts show how what you eat affects your cancer risk. However much we might like to believe that a detox tea or a super-berry will prevent us from getting cancer, the truth is a more bitter pill:
Why your office is so cold, and how to deal with itPopular Science - By Kate BaggaleyThe great indoors is a chilly place. This is especially true come summer, when the air conditioning roars into life at the same time that many women switch their work wardrobe to lightweight blouses, and
Coffee Gear for making cold-brew coffeePopular Science - By Billy CaddenSupplies for keeping your cool (and buzz) all summer long. Iced coffee is super easy to make, and yet it's twice as expensive at your local deli. Don't spend the summer choosing between sweating bullets
How OnStar's connected emergency service adapts during a disasterPopular Science - By Jordan GolsonHow the connected car service handles requests during states of emergency. Our world is increasingly filled with internet-connected devices. Everything from refrigerators to smart home hubs are always-on
Turntables The best turntables I've taken for a spinPopular Science - By Billy CaddenChoosing a turntable can be tricky. There are a ton of companies, each with multiple models on the market. There are also a number of ways to set up a turntable. Knowing this, we've set out to simplify
Turntables The best turntables I've taken for a spinPopular Science - By Billy CaddenChoosing a turntable can be tricky. There are a ton of companies, each with multiple models on the market. There are also a number of ways to set up a turntable. Knowing this, we've set out to simplify
Environment Tigers don’t want to eat humans, but we’re not giving them much choicePopular Science - Nayanika Mathur/The ConversationMan-eating tigers are a by-product of the human-caused climate crisis. The way that we live on Earth is causing an unprecedented acceleration in species extinction. Now, more than half a million species
How to repair window screensPopular Science - By John KennedyLet the fresh air in but keep those rotten bugs out. When I was in high school, I threw a Beanie Baby at a friend during a twisted version of dodgeball. He evaded, and the floppy collectible blew through
Spiders This spider’s exoskeleton looks like a helmet for a very tiny alienPopular Science - By Alex SchwartzMegapixels: The husk was captured on a specialized macro lens. Mating can be a real battle in the animal world, but peacock spiders leave their helmets behind—literally. This arachnid exoskeleton came
Southern California Small improvements to California’s air quality made a big difference in asthma ratesPopular Science - By Nicole WetsmanStudies like these are crucial for public health officials and lawmakers, but future funding for them looks bleak. Over the past few decades, strict emissions and clean fuel rules in California have helped
Technology This new box full of sensors could help more flying machines get off the groundPopular Science - By Rob VergerBut in aviation, systems must be redundant and completely reliable. Any flying machine, whether it’s a big commercial jet or a small Cessna, needs the ability to sense what the craft is doing in the real
Oceans How Pluto keeps its secret ocean warmPopular Science - By Neel V. PatelGas might keep the dwarf planet’s subsurface ocean from freezing. Scientists have collected more and more evidence in recent years that a liquid ocean of water probably exists under the icy surface of
Technology 23 percent off a portable AC unit other cool summer deals happening todayPopular Science - By Billy CaddenFor more deals and product chatter, check out our exclusive Facebook group. Save 35 percent on a corded Dremel rotary power tool—now just $45. The kit comes with 28 accessories, includes a sanding and
Sweet Potatoes Is there a single food that you can survive on forever?Popular Science - By Ellen AirhartFor all of 2016, Andrew Taylor ate only potatoes. There were a few caveats: He ate both white potatoes and sweet ones, and sometimes mixed in soymilk, tomato sauce, salt and herbs. He also took B12 supplements.
Animals Baby sharks are eating the birds that live in your backyardPopular Science - By Jessica BoddyTiger shark barf reveals sparrows and woodpeckers are on the menu. If you’re even a little bit on the internet—or have a child who is—you’re bound to have heard the song. Baby shark, do-do-do-do-do-do-...
Environment The Maya dealt with a form of climate change, too. Here's how they survived.Popular Science - Kenneth Seligson/The ConversationThe Classic civilization could only respond to their changing climate. We can do far more if we choose to. Carbon dioxide concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere have reached 415 parts per million—a level
Refrigeration The coolest way to keep food cold without refrigerationPopular Science - By Ilana E. StraussBelieve it or not, you don’t need a fridge to keep food cold. Just gather some ceramic pots, sand, and water, and you’ve got a portable, non-electric mini-fridge with a time-tested design. After all, were
