Popular Science

• Japanese spacecraft eyes tricky asteroid landing
  Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
  Hyabusa2 is already 105.5 million miles on its journey, but new data indicates trouble. The post Japanese spacecraft eyes tricky asteroid landing appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Dogs can learn and remember how toys work
  Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
  The process is similar to how human babies learn that bowls and spoons are used to eat. The post Dogs can learn and remember how toys work appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• The 21 grams experiment that tried to weigh a human soul
  Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
  In 1907, Duncan MacDougall put dying patients on a scale. The post The 21 grams experiment that tried to weigh a human soul appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• New species of coral named after Chewbacca
  Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
  Hrrraaaaawwwwwwwwrrrrrr! The post New species of coral named after Chewbacca appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Lost mural reveals ancient Silk Road fire ritual
  Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
  The ruins of a palace in Tajikistan offer a glimpse into the Sogdians. The post Lost mural reveals ancient Silk Road fire ritual appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Bronze Age farmers often prioritized wine over olives
  Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
  Both fruits have been a staple of agriculture for 10,000 years. The post Bronze Age farmers often prioritized wine over olives appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• 262 million birds forecast to take to the skies tonight
  Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
  BirdCast can help you follow their fall migration. The post 262 million birds forecast to take to the skies tonight appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• 18 majestic images from the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards
  Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
  Bird photos that really take flight. The post 18 majestic images from the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• A zookeeper’s burnt lunch revealed a lizard’s secret survival skill
  Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
  Australia’s sleepy lizards know to go when they smell smoke. The post A zookeeper’s burnt lunch revealed a lizard’s secret survival skill appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• This is the biggest sofa you can fit around a corner, according to a mathematician
  Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
  Let’s hope your couch is shaped like an old-fashioned telephone receiver. The post This is the biggest sofa you can fit around a corner, according to a mathematician appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Is sleeping outside good for you? Science has a clear answer.
  Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
  A night under the stars can reset your body's clock, reduce stress, and more—but it might not benefit everyone. The post Is sleeping outside good for you? Science has a clear answer. appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale include steep discounts on TP-Link routers and mesh WiFi systems
  Posted on Tuesday September 16, 2025
  Amazon Prime Big Deal Days don't start until October 7th, but these huge savings on TP-Link networking gear are life right now. The post Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale include steep discounts on TP-Link routers and mesh WiFi systems appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• 44 million Milky Way stars glimmer in galaxy’s largest 3D map
  Posted on Tuesday September 16, 2025
  The Gaia space observatory helped astronomers chart 4,000 light-years worth of our home galaxy. The post 44 million Milky Way stars glimmer in galaxy’s largest 3D map appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Scandal rocks international stone skipping contest
  Posted on Tuesday September 16, 2025
  'Nefarious deeds' couldn't keep Jon Jennings from winning the World Stone Skimming Competition. The post Scandal rocks international stone skipping contest appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Seagull survives swallowing a giant fish hook–thanks to local vets
  Posted on Tuesday September 16, 2025
  ‘This gull got very lucky!’ The post Seagull survives swallowing a giant fish hook–thanks to local vets appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Forget Pi Day. Today is Pythagorean Triple Square Day.
  Posted on Tuesday September 16, 2025
  September 16, 2025 holds extra special mathematical significance. The post Forget Pi Day. Today is Pythagorean Triple Square Day. appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• REI has more than 40 different sunglasses on clearance during its annual sale
  Posted on Tuesday September 16, 2025
  Get polarized sunglasses with polycarbonate lenses and 100 percent UV protection for as little as $34. The post REI has more than 40 different sunglasses on clearance during its annual sale appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• The real science behind this viral magnesium sleep hack
  Posted on Tuesday September 16, 2025
  Should we all be drinking magnesium and lettuce water before sleep? Experts weigh in. The post The real science behind this viral magnesium sleep hack appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• Engineers propose massive airbags for airplanes
  Posted on Monday September 15, 2025
  The system uses an AI model that would trigger a Kevlar bubble cocoon in the event of a crash. The post Engineers propose massive airbags for airplanes appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »
• 130-year-old butter bacteria discovered in Danish basement
  Posted on Monday September 15, 2025
  Behold the power of lactic acid. The post 130-year-old butter bacteria discovered in Danish basement appeared first on Popular Science. Continue Reading »