Welcome to the fascinating world of differential privacy.
Emojis are simple and silly, but the way that Apple figures out which emojis are popular is anything but.
Here’s how Apple can figure out which emojis are popular
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Astronomers just discovered a supermassive black hole from the dawn of the universe
And it's much bigger than we expected.
One of the brightest lights during that dawn had a dark and hungry hole at its heart.
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What you should know about birth control and breast cancer
A new study has mostly just confirmed what we already knew.
Given that about a quarter of all women in the U.S. use some kind of hormonal birth control, this sounds like a huge public health issue. Here’s the reality.
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Instant hot cocoa is awful, and it's starch's fault. Here's how to make your own.
Swiss Miss is a miss.
Hot chocolate mix is fine in a pinch, but it has an unpleasant tendency to clump. The homemade variety is far tastier, and surprisingly easy to make.
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This tiny bit of the brain could offer clues about addiction
It's responsible for getting you to stop doing things.
A small part of the brain handles the contextual information when you decide to stop doing something.
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29 fail-safe present ideas for your office gift exchange
You're sure to please with these.
The annual office gift exchange is here, and you have no clue what to buy. Don't panic—these gifts are sure to please your coworker without breaking the bank.
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Good news: A microwaved egg can’t permanently damage your hearing
But it can totally explode in your face.
A customer took a restaurant to court for burns and hearing damage after an egg exploded in their face, which is where scientists come in.
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Libratone Q Adapt On-ear Headphone Review: this is what a 'made for Google' sticker gets you
Solid, tweakable noise cancelling performance in headphones that are "made for Google."
Libratone's on-the-ear headphones are get fast pairing and enhanced Google Assistant integration.
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The U.S. health care industry could learn a lot from India's doctors
They're delivering top-notch care while producing minimal waste.
Doctors in India are cutting waste generated in cataracts surgery, one of the most commonly performed procedures in the world.
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How to digitize your handwritten notes
Make your scribbles searchable.
Do you prefer pen and paper to typing? You can still digitize and preserve your handwritten notes and doodles on your smartphone or computer.
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Presents only '90s kids will get
I like big gifts and I cannot lie.
Here's what to get the token '90s child in your life this holiday season. Because buying them a Discman would just be impractical.
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We're missing out on a better way to make flu vaccines
It's going to be a rough flu season—and we have eggs to blame.
It’s an early flu season, and it looks like it's going to be a tough one as well—and we have eggs to blame.
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How to keep latkes crispy for eight days and nights
Moisture is the enemy of fried potatoes.
The fried-potato pancakes known as latkes are one of the tastiest December treats. Follow our advice to make them as crispy and delicious as possible.
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What to buy the most boring people you know
Even dullards deserve some holiday cheer
Being dull doesn’t mean they shouldn’t get a gift they love…
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We're scientists who turn hurricanes into music
Can listening to storms help us understand them better?
Since 2014, we have been working together to sonify the dynamics of tropical storms. In other words, we turn environmental data into music.
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If we shrink national monuments, science will suffer
Badass crocodile bones are at risk.
Popular Science spoke to three scientists about their research—and their concerns about how cuts to Bear’s Ears and Grand Staircase will affect it.
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Last week in tech: Elon Musk wants to shoot his car into space, sell more hats
Catch up on all the latest tech stories while you impatiently wait for the new Star Wars movie
Here's what happened in tech last week.
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New trials show cancer immunotherapy can be incredibly effective—and incredibly dangerous
CAR T continues to show promise for otherwise incurable cancers.
Two studies out this week in the New England Journal of Medicine report high success rates for a new type of immunotherapy cancer treatment that genetically modifies…
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Earth's most mysterious hums, ranked
Our planet makes a lot of sounds, and some of them are spooky.
When all else is quiet, the Earth still hums. A new study finally measured that hum deep in the ocean. But what other weird sounds does our planet make?
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The myth of the man-flu: Do men really get sicker, or are they just whinier?
One scientist set out to find the truth (sort of).
Kyle Sue is the only doctor in town—literally—and he has no sympathy for your sniffles.
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