Popular Science

To reach the bottom of all five oceans, this Texas businessman commissioned “the most significant vehicle since Apollo 11.”

“Five Deeps" began when Vescovo asked Triton Subs if they could make him a vehicle capable of reaching any point in the world’s oceans. This was a big ask. Three years…

Gadgets

Help your bearded colleagues take control of their facial hair.

Gifts for your bearded friends and colleagues to help them take control of their facial hair.

Space

A new study shows us why we may want to rethink how we search for extraterrestrial life.

A new study published in ACS Earth and Space Chemistry suggests the presence of atmospheric oxygen on another planet is far from a sure sign.

scraping ice and snow off a car windshield

DIY

Not every melting solution is a good one.

You head out in the morning, only to discover that your car sports a layer of ice, snow, or both. Here are the best ways to rescue your vehicle—and a few to avoid.

DIY

Change up your platform.

You've stored months or years of fitness data in an app. If you switch to a new ecosystem, you need to take that with you. Here's how to transfer your health data.

Science

The famous "Earthrise" turns 50 today.

"Earthrise" is arguably the most famous family portrait on the planet—a snapshot of all of us together, captured by Apollo 8 astronauts on Christmas Eve, 1968.

DIY

Seven steps to protect your new tech and load it with apps you actually want.

When you get a new phone or computer, you want to ensure it will have a long and secure life. Here are seven steps you need to take when you first unwrap your device.

Health

All dieting is yo-yo dieting.

This is not a pitch against eating. This is a pitch for mindful eating and intelligent exercise—because that’s how you’ll break the annual cycle.

DIY

Help your conifer thrive through the holidays.

Nobody wants a drooping, brown-needled Christmas tree in the corner. Keep your living decoration green and happy with these tips.

Gift Guides

Instant delivery, and no wrapping required.

From Netflix subscriptions to Nintendo Switch games, you can find digital gifts to fit every loved one's taste. Here are our top picks.

three colorful plastic hats that say happy new year on a black background with noisemakers and ribbons

Science

A Weirdest Thing holiday spectacular.

What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s newest podcast.

A toy truck carries a small Christmas tree

DIY

This holiday season, help save the planet.

Let's keep Christmas-tree carbon locked up in the wood. Here's how to get rid of your Christmas tree without damaging the environment.

Health

The most scientifically effective exercises you can do with a Christmas ham.

During the holidays, it’s smart to squeeze in a workout or two between the hearty meals, endless cookies, free-flowing booze, and egg nog. We devised four workouts that…

Technology

The wrong moves will make your new UHD set look worse than your old display.

Your new 4K TV will look worse than an old tube TV if you don't set it up correctly.

Health

Treat your gut to some roughage.

In a study in mice, researchers found that just a week on a low-fiber diet caused a drastic shift in gut microbes, which could lead to diseases over time.

Technology

This week, Google pushed out its multi-step smart home actions you can start with a simple voice command.

Whether your smart home is based on the Google, Apple, or Amazon platform, you can cut down on the number of commands you have to shout.

Gadgets

My favorite products of the year.

I've been testing products for two years. Testing for the year has come to a close. Here are the items I loved.

DIY

Get some friends for your Google Home or Amazon Alexa.

The Google Home and Amazon Echo smart speakers sync with a growing number of gadgets. Here are our picks to control your lights, television, security, and more.

DIY

PopSci readers made their own DIY ice orbs.

When temperatures plunge, there's only one thing to do: Try a Popular Science DIY project that lets you freeze soap bubbles into gorgeous ice.

Science

It takes the right gear.

Volcano researcher Jessica Johnson explains how she scoops up 1800°F lava—and what scientists can learn from it.

An inside look at the first solo trip to the deepest point of the Atlantic

Gifts for your bearded friends

Oxygen might not lead us to aliens after all

The right and wrong ways to clear ice and snow from your car

Switching to a new fitness app? Here's how to bring your data with you.

Megapixels: This incredible photo changed the way we look at Earth

You just unwrapped a new device. Here's what to do first.

It takes six months to lose all your holiday weight. Here’s how to avoid gaining it instead.

How to keep a Christmas tree fresh for as long as possible

The best digital presents to e-give this holiday season

Check out the weirdest New Year's Eve facts we could find

The most environmentally-friendly ways to get rid of your Christmas tree

How to work out at your parents’ house this holiday season

How to set up your new 4K TV for the best possible picture

A week of holiday junk food could derail your gut microbiome—but there's hope

Stop shouting at your smart home so much and set up multi-step routines

2018 is almost finished, so I'm celebrating all the gadgets I loved

Six gadgets that work with your smart speaker to automate your home

We asked for your best photos of frozen soap bubbles—and wow, did you deliver

How scientists collect lava from an active volcano