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Sorry, aliens didn’t build Dyson spheres around these dwarf stars

Searching for E.T. is full of disappointments.
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Sorry, aliens didn’t build Dyson spheres around these dwarf stars

Searching for E.T. is full of disappointments.
The post Sorry, aliens didn’t build Dyson spheres around these dwarf stars appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/dyson-sphere-dwarf-star/

Say hello to the TSA’s Cutest Canine of 2026

Let’s have a round of ‘apaws’ for Bolt the German shorthaired pointer.
The post Say hello to the TSA’s Cutest Canine of 2026 appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/2026-tsa-cutest-canine-contest-winner-bolt/

Say hello to the TSA’s Cutest Canine of 2026

Let’s have a round of ‘apaws’ for Bolt the German shorthaired pointer.
The post Say hello to the TSA’s Cutest Canine of 2026 appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/2026-tsa-cutest-canine-contest-winner-bolt/

Forecasters recreate the weather that made D-Day possible

A single day was the difference between success and disaster.
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Forecasters recreate the weather that made D-Day possible

A single day was the difference between success and disaster.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/d-day-weather-forecast-recreate/

How do you tag the world’s biggest fish? Fins and flexibility.

Marine biologists are studying the Atlantic's whale sharks to understand their gathering spots.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/tagging-whale-sharks-video/

How do you tag the world’s biggest fish? Fins and flexibility.

Marine biologists are studying the Atlantic's whale sharks to understand their gathering spots.
The post How do you tag the world’s biggest fish? Fins and flexibility. appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/tagging-whale-sharks-video/

Save 25% or more on our favorite T-shirts, undergarments, socks, and other essentials during Duluth Trading Co.’s basics sale

Refresh your underwear and sock drawer with high-performance garments that keep you cool and stay in place through any activity.
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Save 25% or more on our favorite T-shirts, undergarments, socks, and other essentials during Duluth Trading Co.’s basics sale

Refresh your underwear and sock drawer with high-performance garments that keep you cool and stay in place through any activity.
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The surprising science behind Japan’s vending machine obsession

The country’s machines can serve hot ramen, spot fake coins, and even withstand earthquakes.
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The surprising science behind Japan’s vending machine obsession

The country’s machines can serve hot ramen, spot fake coins, and even withstand earthquakes.
The post The surprising science behind Japan’s vending machine obsession appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/japan-vending-machines/

How NASA’s new Nancy Grace Roman space telescope compares with Hubble and Webb

This trio of high-tech observatories will continue to unlock the secrets of the cosmos.
The post How NASA’s new Nancy Grace Roman space telescope compares with Hubble and Webb appeared first on Popular Science.
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How NASA’s new Nancy Grace Roman space telescope compares with Hubble and Webb

This trio of high-tech observatories will continue to unlock the secrets of the cosmos.
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Looking back on iPhone 4S: The devices that finally convinced that photography world that smartphones were “real cameras”

By 2011, the iPhone was already a photographic force to be reckoned with, but the 4S era was a huge step toward its current dominance.
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Looking back on iPhone 4S: The devices that finally convinced that photography world that smartphones were “real cameras”

By 2011, the iPhone was already a photographic force to be reckoned with, but the 4S era was a huge step toward its current dominance.
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‘Rock of Starvation’ reappears in Budapest during historic drought

Seeing this hunger stone in the Danube River is not a good sign.
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‘Rock of Starvation’ reappears in Budapest during historic drought

Seeing this hunger stone in the Danube River is not a good sign.
The post ‘Rock of Starvation’ reappears in Budapest during historic drought appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/rock-of-starvation-reappears-budapest/

Microduck is a robot built to fall down—and learn new tricks

The lampshade-sized robot comes with a simulated twin that uses reinforcement learning to acquire new skills.
The post Microduck is a robot built to fall down—and learn new tricks appeared first on Popular Science.
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Microduck is a robot built to fall down—and learn new tricks

The lampshade-sized robot comes with a simulated twin that uses reinforcement learning to acquire new skills.
The post Microduck is a robot built to fall down—and learn new tricks appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/technology/microduck-robot-fall-learn-new-skills/

Look up! Now’s your chance to spot an unusually luminous comet

Comet 220P/McNaught won't be visible again until 2031—if it lasts that long.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/bright-comet-220p-mcnaught/

Look up! Now’s your chance to spot an unusually luminous comet

Comet 220P/McNaught won't be visible again until 2031—if it lasts that long.
The post Look up! Now’s your chance to spot an unusually luminous comet appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/bright-comet-220p-mcnaught/

Scalable robot fish can easily swim in a creek or lake

Engineers designed three different robot fish to explore different bodies of water.
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Scalable robot fish can easily swim in a creek or lake

Engineers designed three different robot fish to explore different bodies of water.
The post Scalable robot fish can easily swim in a creek or lake appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/technology/robot-fish-three-sizes/

For ancient Romans, pooping was a group activity

Imagine shared sponges, open seating, rats, and the occasional burst of fire.
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For ancient Romans, pooping was a group activity

Imagine shared sponges, open seating, rats, and the occasional burst of fire.
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I wore the new Arc’teryx ultra-sustainable Sperro SV jacket into the French Alps to test its toughness

Arc'teryx built its new jacket to last for years and endure many repairs before it heads to recycling. It's part of a larger initiative to keep outdoor gear out of landfills.
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I wore the new Arc’teryx ultra-sustainable Sperro SV jacket into the French Alps to test its toughness

Arc'teryx built its new jacket to last for years and endure many repairs before it heads to recycling. It's part of a larger initiative to keep outdoor gear out of landfills.
The post I wore the new Arc’teryx ultra-sustainable Sperro SV jacket int…
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/i-wore-the-new-arcteryx-ultra-sustainable-sperro-sv-jacket-into-the-french-alps-to-test-its-toughness/

Shokz new bone-conduction headphones and open earbuds are lighter on your head and wallet

If you're looking for affordable fitness-focused audio accessories, run, walk, run to get the OpenRun Air 2 or OpenFit Air 2.
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Shokz new bone-conduction headphones and open earbuds are lighter on your head and wallet

If you're looking for affordable fitness-focused audio accessories, run, walk, run to get the OpenRun Air 2 or OpenFit Air 2.
The post Shokz new bone-conduction headphones and open earbuds are lighter on your head and wallet appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/shokz-openfit-air-2-bone-conduction-sports-headphone-openrun-air-2-fitness-earbuds-workout-product-news/

The best headphones for working out in 2026, tested and reviewed

Throw on some of these high-performance audio accessories and load up your perfect soundtrack to take workouts to the next level.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/best-headphones-for-working-out/

‘Proof by Underpants’ offers a cheeky way to test soil

Over 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear were buried in Switzerland in the name of science.
The post ‘Proof by Underpants’ offers a cheeky way to test soil appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/bury-underwear-soil-health/

The best headphones for working out in 2026, tested and reviewed

Throw on some of these high-performance audio accessories and load up your perfect soundtrack to take workouts to the next level.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/best-headphones-for-working-out/

‘Proof by Underpants’ offers a cheeky way to test soil

Over 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear were buried in Switzerland in the name of science.
The post ‘Proof by Underpants’ offers a cheeky way to test soil appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/bury-underwear-soil-health/

Indigenous nations in present-day Georgia may have enjoyed cacao

The chocolate ingredient likely made its way from the southwest via extensive ancient trade networks.
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Over 2,000 animals spotted off the coast of Cape Cod

Whale sharks and blue whales and rays, oh my.
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Indigenous nations in present-day Georgia may have enjoyed cacao

The chocolate ingredient likely made its way from the southwest via extensive ancient trade networks.
The post Indigenous nations in present-day Georgia may have enjoyed cacao appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/indigenous-cacao-georgia/

Over 2,000 animals spotted off the coast of Cape Cod

Whale sharks and blue whales and rays, oh my.
The post Over 2,000 animals spotted off the coast of Cape Cod appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/over-2000-animals-spotted-off-the-coast-of-cape-cod/

Butterfly wing crystals inspire new eco-friendly glitter

What better way to honor Dolly Parton?
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https://www.popsci.com/science/dolly-parton-butterfly-glitter-chemistry/

Continental Tire’s newest line takes on the oldest tradeoff in driving

The post Continental Tire’s newest line takes on the oldest tradeoff in driving appeared first on Popular Science.
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Butterfly wing crystals inspire new eco-friendly glitter

What better way to honor Dolly Parton?
The post Butterfly wing crystals inspire new eco-friendly glitter appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/dolly-parton-butterfly-glitter-chemistry/

Continental Tire’s newest line takes on the oldest tradeoff in driving

The post Continental Tire’s newest line takes on the oldest tradeoff in driving appeared first on Popular Science.
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Naked mole rats make their own perfume—and it’s excellent birth control

Plus other weird things we learned this week.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/naked-mole-rat-perfume-birth-control-weirdest-thing-podcast/

Naked mole rats make their own perfume—and it’s excellent birth control

Plus other weird things we learned this week.
The post Naked mole rats make their own perfume—and it’s excellent birth control appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/naked-mole-rat-perfume-birth-control-weirdest-thing-podcast/

NASA abandons mission to save Swift Observatory from a fiery death

The 22-year-old orbital observatory is expected to plunge back to Earth sometime in October.
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NASA abandons mission to save Swift Observatory from a fiery death

The 22-year-old orbital observatory is expected to plunge back to Earth sometime in October.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/nasa-abandons-swift-observatory-rescue/

11 stunning images celebrating Earth’s life—and the scientists who study it

From tree bark to cuttlefish to researching by moonlight, the world of science is very cool.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/2026-bmc-ecology-evolution-zoology-image-competition-winners/

11 stunning images celebrating Earth’s life—and the scientists who study it

From tree bark to cuttlefish to researching by moonlight, the world of science is very cool.
The post 11 stunning images celebrating Earth’s life—and the scientists who study it appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/2026-bmc-ecology-evolution-zoology-image-competition-winners/

Long-lost letter reveals bitter struggle between two rival popes

Pope Alexander II may have punished the English king for siding with his rival during the Norman invasion of 1066.
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Long-lost letter reveals bitter struggle between two rival popes

Pope Alexander II may have punished the English king for siding with his rival during the Norman invasion of 1066.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/rival-pope-letter-norman-invasion-1066/

Sennheiser’s new MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds bring refined acoustics and replaceable batteries to your pocket

The company is packing its latest, greatest engineering into an even more portable package.
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Sennheiser’s new MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds bring refined acoustics and replaceable batteries to your pocket

The company is packing its latest, greatest engineering into an even more portable package.
The post Sennheiser’s new MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds bring refined acoustics and replaceable batteries to your pocket appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-audiophile-tws-earbuds-product-news/

Bald eagle Shadow’s friend KD1 gets a new name

Cameras have spotted the pair flying around Big Bear Valley.
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Bald eagle Shadow’s friend KD1 gets a new name

Cameras have spotted the pair flying around Big Bear Valley.
The post Bald eagle Shadow’s friend KD1 gets a new name appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/bald-eagle-kd1-kaydee-shadow/

Bear dies after getting trapped in hot car

Don't leave food (or even sunscreen) in your car.
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Bear dies after getting trapped in hot car

Don't leave food (or even sunscreen) in your car.
The post Bear dies after getting trapped in hot car appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/bear-trapped-in-car-colorado/

NASA shares first images of SpaceX moon crash site

The Falcon 9 upper stage created a 60-foot-wide crater on the moon on August 5.
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NASA shares first images of SpaceX moon crash site

The Falcon 9 upper stage created a 60-foot-wide crater on the moon on August 5.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/spacex-moon-crash-images-nasa/

Sound waves power these tiny drones

These new 'microfliers’ could help engineers build miniature vehicles that don’t require batteries or engines.
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Sound waves power these tiny drones

These new 'microfliers’ could help engineers build miniature vehicles that don’t require batteries or engines.
The post Sound waves power these tiny drones appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/technology/drone-powered-by-sound-waves/