In one fell swoop.
You might be careful about what you say on social media now, but we were all dumb teenagers once. Here’s how to delete all of your old, embarrassing Facebook and Twitter…
How to erase your embarrassing old Facebook and Twitter posts
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Americans have some really mixed feelings about editing human embryos
Curing diseases is mostly fine, but increasing intelligence? That's another story.
According to a recent poll taken by the Pew Research Foundation this past May, the American public is okay, on the whole with gene editing human embryos, as long as the…
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The best water-resistant and waterproof gear for the pool or beach
We love water, but most of our gadgets don't.
The best water-resistant and waterproof gear for the pool or beach since we love water, but most of our gadgets don't.
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Cuba's pristine reefs are ideal for spotting great hammerhead sharks
Relatively little research has been done in the country's waters.
Scientists are studying Cuba’s pristine reefs as an exploratory trip to see if they could find any great hammerheads and document the reef’s condition. They want to go…
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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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Millions of Americans are sleep-deprived, but stressing over it won’t help.
Even if you don’t get enough shut-eye, most fixes are easy
Compared to historical norms, how have our contemporary expectations of sleep changed? What are the effects of inadequate sleep? What can be done to optimize the…
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This cat-poop parasite can change your brain, but it probably won't make you an entrepreneur
Let's all say it together: correlations are not causations!
The infamous parasite has been making headlines for supposedly making entrepreneurs less risk-averse. But does the science really bear that out?
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What’s killing all the raccoons in Central Park?
A real whodunnit, featuring 26 dead bandits.
Rabies? Canine distemper? Follow the clues to determine what killed New York's raccoons.
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How to build a solar microscope
Project tiny specimens onto the walls of your own home.
We take for granted the instruments that let us look at tiny things in great detail. But the solar microscope turns this ability into a party trick.
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These are the best bird photographs of 2018
Audubon Photography Awards announces the winners of their annual competition.
Knowing the history and habitat of the birds you are photographing will up your chances at capturing stunning images.
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Five rad and random foot things I found this week
The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 51.
My job is to find cool stuff. Throughout the week I spend hours scouring the web for things that are ingenious or clever or ridiculously cheap.
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The stiletto heel is the embodiment of post-war material science
Skyscrapers and sky-high shoes share one common ingredient.
The stiletto was a pivotal point in the history of fashion—and material science.
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The first underwater film was lost for decades—until now
Popular Science's senior video producer discovered the lost film "The Terrors of the Deep."
In his memoir, Williamson remembered it like this: “I grasped the monster's fin, felt my hand close upon it. With a twist, I was under the livid white belly at the spot…
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Forget the Blood Moon, the Red Planet is waiting for you tonight
Mars is at its closest and clearest right now. You know you want to look at it.
Though news has been trending about the blood moon for weeks now in the U.S., it will only be visible to people in the Eastern hemisphere . And though a “blood moon” is…
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PopSci Kids team up with the Teen Titans to learn all about lasers
The cast of 'Teen Titans Go! To the Movies' find out what their powers could do in real life.
In this sneak peek of their new series, the PopSci Kids interview their pals the Teen Titans and learn about lasers!
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A look back at hyped gadgets that never came to market
Friendly robots, Lady Gaga’s camera glasses, and other products we’ll never get to buy.
Hardware is hard. Here are some concrete examples.
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A veterinarian explains what dog and cat years really mean
Understanding your pet's real age can be vital to keeping them healthy.
It may seem like sort of a silly thing to ponder, born out of owners’ love for their pets and the human-animal bond between them. But determining a pet’s “real” age is…
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How to make sure no one is spying on your computer
Keep your digital life private.
When spyware sneaks onto your system, it can secretly log everything you do on your computer. Here's how to spot and remove this type of software.
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It's time to clean the grimy filters you've been avoiding
Your appliances will thank you for it.
Want to make your appliances work much better? Here's an easy fix: Clean their filters more often.
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The fate of future endangered species could hinge on a semantic argument
What is the “foreseeable future” anyway?
Everyone agrees that the Pacific walrus is stressed. The large, tusked pinnipeds depend on floating sea ice to rest and give birth in the spring and summers, when the…
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