Popular Science15 hours agoFlexible, resilient origami-inspired bridges could help navigate disaster zonesverified_publisherPopular Science - Andrew PaulThe folding art form may help develop a new generation of sturdy buildings, and even lunar habitats. Origami traditionally involves the creation of extremely delicate paper structures, but the art form’s underlying principles could soon be adapted to help navigate tough construction situations. …
Popular Science19 hours agoFor nearly $500,000, you too can have dinner in the ‘SpaceBalloon’ above Earthverified_publisherPopular Science - Andrew Paul'Space is for everybody.' A luxury space tourism company called SpaceVIP is currently taking reservations for its Stratospheric Dining Experience. For $495,000, six participants will enjoy a Michelin Star restaurant-catered jaunt into suborbit, sans rockets or zero gravity. Scheduled to launch as …
Popular Science2 days ago12 wildlife photos showing the metal, serene, and cheeky side of natureverified_publisherPopular Science - PopSci StaffEarth's animals can really do it all. A sperm whale calf nursing from its mother, a great blue heron gobbling up a fishy breakfast, and a pair of otters splashing in the water: The wildlife images from the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards showcase the tenderness, brutality, and beauty of the …
Popular Science4 days ago‘Parkour’ robot dog can leap, jump, and crawl its way through complex obstacle coursesverified_publisherPopular Science - Mack DeGeurinResearchers studied some very agile 'freerunners' to make this machine Four-legged, dog-inspired quadruped robots have already proven capable of a variety of tasks, from remotely monitoring sports stadiums and guiding blind persons to inspecting potentially hazardous research areas. These robots are …
Popular Science4 days agoCrypto scammers flooded YouTube with sham SpaceX Starship livestreamsverified_publisherPopular Science - Andrew PaulA fake Elon Musk hawked an ‘amazing opportunity’ during this morning’s big launch. YouTube is flooded with fake livestream accounts airing looped videos of “Elon Musk” supposedly promoting crypto schemes. Although not the first time to happen, the website’s layout, verification qualifications, and …
Popular Science4 days agoA cargo ship’s ‘WindWing’ sails saved it up to 12 tons of fuel per dayverified_publisherPopular Science - Andrew PaulAfter six months sailing around the world, the numbers are in for the retrofitted ‘Pyxis Ocean.’ A shipping vessel left China for Brazil while sporting some new improvements last August—a pair of 123-feet-tall, solid “wings” retrofitted atop its deck to harness wind power for propulsion assistance. …