Without the FDA, we wouldn't know if a drug was safe or effective
The FDA is an arduous process, but it's also really important.
China might be winning the CRISPR race, but we have the FDA
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What we know about Chronicle, Alphabet's mysterious new company
It focuses on cybersecurity and uses machine learning.
Chronicle is an intriguing new player on the cybersecurity block. Here's what we know about how it could be using AI to fight cyber attacks.
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Google wants to use naked mole rats to conquer death
They're ugly as sin, but they could help us live longer.
Naked mole rats have unusually long life spans in and out of the lab, but we don't know why—yet.
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How to take a picture of the moon that doesn’t look like a tiny, white blob
Taking a good picture of our little satellite pal is harder than it seems, but a little prep makes a big difference.
Get the best possible shot of the moon with a few photographic tips and a little preparation.
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All the science that made it into the State of the Union
Topics included the opioid crisis, nuclear weapons, and "beautiful clean coal."
Trump touched on his favorite topics, including tax reform, border control, and police heroism. He also touched on science.
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Listen to this orca saying ‘hello’—for science!
Yes, scientists taught killer whales to speak English. Sort of.
Wikie the killer whale shouldn’t know how to say “Amy.” English isn’t exactly her first language. And yet, Wikie’s trainers taught her to say it.
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Finally, an excuse to cancel all your plans: staying in is good for the environment
Americans are spending more time indoors and saving energy in the process.
Americans are spending more time indoors, leading to a reduction in energy consumption outside of the home.
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Got a good feeling about someone? You probably just like the way they look.
Humans have a surprisingly primitive way of sizing up strangers
Like Pavlov's dogs, we unconsciously use our past experiences to guide our future decisions. Sometimes, the results are dangerous.
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12 Valentine's Day gifts that are actually interesting
From space-scented candles to huggable bouquets.
PopSci's 2018 out of this world Valentine's Day gift guide. From romantic space candles to huggable bouquets.
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A look at the engineering and architecture in this year's Super Bowl stadium
U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota has interesting tech from its huge doors to its glass ceiling.
U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings and host of Super Bowl LI, is a record-breaking design straight from the future.
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Is butter a carb?
Everything worth knowing about macronutrients.
Let’s take a hard look at what carbohydrates, fats, and proteins actually are—and how they keep you healthy.
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Hookworms: the most common travel health risk no one warns Americans about
Even though the parasites were widespread in the U.S. not too long ago.
No one wants worms in their feet. But unfortunately, hookworms don’t respect personal boundaries.
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Your inbox can do a lot more than just organize your email
There's more to email than email.
Using your inbox to send and receive emails is all well and good. But you can also turn it into a toolbox for everything from social media to photo archiving.
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Here are all the ways climate change will ruin your flight
Look forward to disruptions related to heat, wind, and water.
Climate change is going to make air travel even more of a hassle.
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Looks like China just installed a railgun on a warship, beating the U.S. Navy to the punch
Railguns are another way the PLAN hopes to get an edge in 21st-century naval warfare.
China has made military history by installing a functional railgun onto a warship, beating the U.S. Navy in developing this new weapon.
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Should I get a flu shot? Is it too late to get a flu shot?
You should get a flu shot. It's not too late to get a flu shot.
You should get a flu shot. It’s not too late to get a flu shot. You can get the flu in every month of the year. It’s never too late to get a flu shot.
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Should you feed your pet raw meat?
The real risks of a ‘traditional’ dog diet.
A recent study has raised concerns about the health risks of these raw meat based diet products as possible sources of some bacterial and parasitic diseases.
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This year’s Super Bowl stadium is an avian death trap
It kills more birds than any other building in Minneapolis.
U.S. Bank Stadium, home of Super Bowl 52, kills the most birds out of any building in Minneapolis.
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You probably won’t own a self-driving car, but you'll ride in them a lot
Uber, Lyft, and others want self-driving cars in city centers—but only if they operate as a fleet.
The autonomous car revolution is coming—and in the near future, you’re most likely to ride in one if it is part of a fleet of cars operated by a company.
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It turns out our galaxy isn’t as special as we thought
It's just plane confusing.
Powerful, influential figures exert a irresistible pull, gathering an entourage around them.
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