Popular Science

• How plants know when to bloom
  Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
  Seasonal cues are the clue. The post How plants know when to bloom appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Jupiter’s lightning is 100 times stronger than Earth’s bolts
  Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
  Big planet. Big storms. The post Jupiter’s lightning is 100 times stronger than Earth’s bolts appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• 2026 Sargassum bloom on track to be the largest, smelliest season yet
  Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
  It would beat last year’s record of 37.5 million tons of rotten egg-scented seaweed. The post 2026 Sargassum bloom on track to be the largest, smelliest season yet appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• 2,100 years ago, someone hurled a rock inscribed with ‘Learn your lesson!’
  Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
  The ancient sling bullet certainly added insult to injury. The post 2,100 years ago, someone hurled a rock inscribed with ‘Learn your lesson!’ appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• The 25 states still requiring kids to learn cursive 
  Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
  In Virginia, kids can even join after-school cursive clubs. The post The 25 states still requiring kids to learn cursive  appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• First-of-its-kind video confirms sperm whales really do headbutt
  Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
  Captain Ahab was right. The post First-of-its-kind video confirms sperm whales really do headbutt appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• The 119 Best Early Deals From Amazon’s Big Spring Sale That Are Already Live
  Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
  The first shopping holiday of the year has already started and you can save on just about everything at Amazon. The post The 119 Best Early Deals From Amazon’s Big Spring Sale That Are Already Live appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Ego’s editor-approved mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and more are down to their lowest prices ever at Amazon
  Posted on Sunday March 22, 2026
  Ego's 56-volt battery system works across its entire arsenal of tools. Jump in now for discounts across the board. The post Ego’s editor-approved mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and more are down to their lowest prices ever at Amazon appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• 4 myths about backyard birds, debunked
  Posted on Sunday March 22, 2026
  Don't worry, rice doesn't make birds explode. The post 4 myths about backyard birds, debunked appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Green insect turns a puzzling shade of hot pink
  Posted on Sunday March 22, 2026
  But this leaf-masquerading katydid hasn’t been changed for good. The post Green insect turns a puzzling shade of hot pink appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Is it better to be a morning person or a night owl? What the science says.
  Posted on Sunday March 22, 2026
  The key isn’t waking up early—it’s syncing your life to your natural rhythm. The post Is it better to be a morning person or a night owl? What the science says. appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Earth’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ keeps getting bigger
  Posted on Saturday March 21, 2026
  The post Earth’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ keeps getting bigger appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• 16 award-winning photographs from around the world
  Posted on Saturday March 21, 2026
  The Sony World Photography Awards announced the winning and shortlisted photographers of the 2026 National and Regional Awards . The post 16 award-winning photographs from around the world appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Hello Helvetica! Vets name rescued sea turtles named after fonts
  Posted on Saturday March 21, 2026
  Roughly 500 cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued in New England this winter. The post Hello Helvetica! Vets name rescued sea turtles named after fonts appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• How much light houseplants actually need
  Posted on Saturday March 21, 2026
  Understanding what common light labels actually mean can help you better match houseplants to the conditions in your home. The post How much light houseplants actually need appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• The biggest medieval march in English history never actually happened
  Posted on Saturday March 21, 2026
  A famous detail in the Battle of Hastings is based on a major misunderstanding. The post The biggest medieval march in English history never actually happened appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Wayfair is clearing out grilling gear up to 60% off during its spring Cyber Week sale
  Posted on Friday March 20, 2026
  Grab a flat top griddle, charcoal cooker, gas grill, accessory kit, or even a pizza oven before outdoor cooking season starts. The post Wayfair is clearing out grilling gear up to 60% off during its spring Cyber Week sale appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• What ‘Jurassic Park’ got wrong about venomous dinosaurs
  Posted on Friday March 20, 2026
  And what did 'Spinosaurus' really do with that sail? The post What ‘Jurassic Park’ got wrong about venomous dinosaurs appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• 7 hamstring stretches recommended by a physical therapist
  Posted on Friday March 20, 2026
  The best ways to maximize mobility and even prevent back pain. The post 7 hamstring stretches recommended by a physical therapist appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Michael’s is blowing out art supplies for up to 60% off during this end-of-season clearance sale
  Posted on Friday March 20, 2026
  Grab paint, pencils, markers, canvases, and just about everything else you could need to express your artistic talent on deep discount. The post Michael’s is blowing out art supplies for up to 60% off during this end-of-season clearance sale appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »