The end-of-week dispatch from Pop Sci's commerce editor.
Grab hold of this internet booty. 5 rad finds that stand on their own. Read on.
Five rad and random things I found this week
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Will someone invent a smart lawn-watering robot that finds dry spots?
Never miss a spot
A smart lawn-watering robot could prevent dry spots and conserve water—a system of moisture-level sensors could be the closest invention to it.
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Pandas have cute markings because their food supply sucks
Yet another reason that pandas are ridiculous(ly cute)
Pandas are cute—there’s no two ways about it. They poop 40 times a day, but look at those eye patches! How'd they get those distinctive faces? Read on.
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Ancient humans farmed the Amazon too
They were just way better at it than we are
When we think of the Amazon rainforest, we tend to think of two things; either a pristine tropical paradise bursting with biodiversity, or a threatened area that’s being…
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Reach inbox zero in Gmail with these 5 tricks
Take charge of your emails
Not sure how to start dealing with that mountain of unread and still-incoming emails? These tricks should help you clean up your inbox in record time.
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Ten of the ugliest animals threatened by climate change
Because not just cute critters will suffer
You care about saving baby seals. But it's time to care about these funny looking animals, too. Read on.
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Whirlpool wants you to trash your old composting methods and buy a fancy food recycler
We sort through the garbage heap
This summer, WLabs’ Zera Food Recycler will hit three test cities, the engineers hope, with an eco-friendly bang.
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Every game available for Nintendo Switch
The definitive list, continually updated.
Every game available for Nintendo Switch. Read on for the complete list.
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NOAA’s satellites are on the chopping block. Here's why we need them.
Our eyes in the sky are facing budget cuts
NOAA is facing sharp budget cuts. Here are 14 things that the agency's satellites help monitor, from agriculture to baseball.
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This is how your brain constructs emotions
Book excerpt: How emotions are made
For my daughter’s twelfth birthday, we exploited the power of simulation (and had some fun) by throwing a “gross foods” party. Read on.
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In war, it's not just your allies that matter—their allies matter too. And so do theirs.
Friends of friends of friends are basically friends
A new study shows that conflict is unlikely between nations that are connected within three degrees by alliances. Read on.
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Here's the first video of one of the planet's most elusive beaked whales
We've finally seen a True's beaked whale in its natural habitat
We've known about True's beaked whale for almost a century—here's why they're so hard to spot.
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A hydration bladder for 78 percent off? I'd buy it.
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How to recycle your phone no matter where you live
Don't just dump your old mobile
With a variety of private and public recycling schemes now up and running in every state, there's no excuse for not disposing of your electronics in an environmentally…
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Raindrops spew bacteria into the air as they burst—and it's kind of beautiful
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Blue Origin's next rocket may finally get sea legs
Simulation shows the New Glenn landing on a drone ship
Although Blue Origin beat SpaceX in landing a rocket booster on solid ground, SpaceX has mastered the art of sea landings, which are more difficult.
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Yes, having sex makes you better at your job
It may be NSFW, but it’s a safe bet for improving your workplace productivity
Newsflash: engaging in an activity like sex—which feeds the pleasure and reward centers of your brain—helps you feel happier and more motivated the next day.
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22 stunning images that turn science into art
The 2017 Wellcome Image Award winners
For two decades, Wellcome Images has presented awards to the best scientific and medical images that enter its collection each year. Check them out here.
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City folk: You could probably share rides a lot more often than you do
Sharing is caring, you guys
A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports aims to determine how shareable rides across four major cities around the world really are.
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Slice and core potatoes and apples for 76 percent off? I'd buy it.
A core choice for $10.
Slice and core potatoes and apples for 76 percent off? I'd buy it. Read on.
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