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Why we can’t squash the common cold, even after 100 years of studying it
Before germs were first spied under a microscope by Robert Koch, a doctor from East Prussia, catching colds was blamed on evil spirits, foul weather, and medical enigmas such as blood impurities....
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This gadget attends your meetings so you don’t have to
No one’s ever walked out of a meeting thinking, “Wow, that couldn’t have been an email.” If you’re tired of hearing Steve and Chris ramble on for an hour, just stop going and send this AI voice...
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Digitize your film negatives with this Kodak device, now 20% off
Digital cameras are great, but there’s something special about film. If you’ve got a box full of negatives, you’ll want to check out the Kodak Slide N Scan Film and Slide Scanner. This unique Kodak...
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Play is the best companion app for YouTube power users
Dig deeper into YouTube and you’ll find plenty of useful tricks and tools, but you can get even more from the platform by adding some well-chosen third-party apps—apps that extend YouTube’s functions...
View ArticleWhen you were conceived could impact your weight
Global rates of metabolic disorders have been rising for decades. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes have all become much more common since the mid-20th century. These...
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Dissected mammoth calf smells like ‘fermented earth and flesh’
A woolly mammoth calf discovered in 2024 underwent its first detailed postmortem analysis by researchers from Russia’s Institute of Experimental Medicine in Saint Petersburg. After spending around...
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The $179 Beats Studio Buds + are just $99 at Amazon, and you can get a rare...
I miss the days when gadget companies embraced the see-through plastic aesthetic. Growing up, every cool product allowed you to see the electronic guts inside. Right now, Amazon has the $179 Beats...
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Uranus has a longer day than astronomers thought
Sometimes, it feels like there is not enough time in the day here on Earth to get everything done. If human life existed on the planet Uranus, it’s likely the same phenomenon might happen. But now we...
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Smart glass windows would beam in-flight info over scenic views
The optical systems company Zeiss has supplied NASA and the ESA with high-grade glass components for years, including lenses for the James Webb Space Telescope and lunar cameras for the Apollo...
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How to use the best new features in iOS 18.4
Apple typically pushes out major iOS upgrades every September, alongside new iPhones—you may recall the launch of iOS 18. Those big software upgrades are followed by ‘point’ releases that squash...
View ArticleTrees can snitch on illegal gold miners in the Amazon
Researchers believe they have identified a network of spies to help combat illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon rainforest. But unlike other espionage efforts, there is no risk of betrayal...
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You’re going to forget about binoculars once you try this pocket telescope
They all lied to you. They said binoculars were the best way to spot bucks and eagles, but they were wrong. You can spot your prey and rare birds miles away using only one hand and our best-selling...
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Finally, a streaming service made for nerds like me
I don’t need another cooking competition or fake dating show in my queue. I want deep dives on ancient civilizations, black holes, unsolved crimes, and space exploration. Netflix? Not cutting it. But...
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The best pour-over coffee makers, according to experts
If you’re a coffee lover, you know that drip coffee makers can make the brewing process quick and convenient, but nothing compares to the rich, better-tasting cup of Joe from a pour-over machine. If...
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Archeologists find ancient child remains inside Maya altar
The painting and artistry is not what sticks out to archeologists at a newly discovered ancient altar in Guatemala. The likely sacrificed human remains and its craftsmanship tells the story of a major...
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How to brew the best pour-over coffee, according to science
Brewing coffee is a part of many people’s mundane, everyday routines. But you don’t necessarily need to pay exorbitant prices for premium roasts if you want to improve what’s in your cup. Sometimes,...
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New urinal designs use physics to prevent pee splashback
Urinals aren’t a new concept. In fact, some of the earliest known examples can be traced back to around 1000 CE, when Sri Lankan monasteries began installing elaborately carved stone receptacles....
View ArticlePeople tend to trust ‘pet-fluencers’ over human influencers
On social media, our furry and friendly pets appear to be more persuasive influencers. In a small study recently published in The Journal of Advertising Research, so-called “petfluencers” appear to...
View ArticleAll-terrain space truck hopes to drive astronauts on the moon
In April 2024, NASA selected three finalists to design, build, and pitch their own Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for the Artemis program within 12 months. Ever since, Intuitive Machines, Venturi...
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Fix your breath with this $100 Waterpik Water Flosser, on sale at Amazon for...
How does your mouth taste right now? Still got some lingering lunch essence hanging around? Gross, right? I bet a session with the Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser sounds pretty good right now....
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Cloud storage subscription fatigue met its match in this lifetime deal
Are you joining the bandwagon of canceling subscription services this year? Awesome. We found a lifetime cloud storage solution that replaces your pricey Google Drive or Dropbox subscription fees with...
View ArticleThe Earth once vibrated for 9 days straight
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 hit podcast. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week hits...
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What makes these binoculars better than the rest?
What’s that? Right there across the prairie. Is it an 8-point buck or a tumbleweed stuck to a boulder? Your gut says it’s just a weed, but we’ll let you borrow our fancy digital binoculars for a...
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Cave discovery could rewrite 1,000 years of Mediterranean history
Evidence discovered in a cave on Malta indicates hunter-gatherers visited the picturesque Mediterranean island long before they began farming on mainland Europe. If true, the 8,500-year-old...
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Sony’s latest party speakers offer sharper looks, crisper sound
Sony’s ULT POWER SOUND debuted in April 2024—a redesigned, rebranded line of portable Bluetooth speakers replacing the Extra Bass series and its alphanumeric nonsense. Let’s be honest: Are you more...
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Why is fluoride in water so controversial?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the recently appointed secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), has long promoted unfounded conspiracy theories regarding community water fluoridation. Now that he’s...
View ArticleNASA nominee: ‘We will prioritize sending astronauts to Mars’
NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman believes the US can simultaneously handle missions to both the moon and Mars. Isaacman’s ambitious goals were presented during the billionaire entrepreneur’s...
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The Adidas end-of-season clearance sale chops up to 60% off sneakers,...
You don’t need to go to the gym in the same charity 5K shirt you’ve had since high school. You deserve better workout clothing. Right now, Adidas is blowing out a ton of sneakers and attire at up to...
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Archaeologists hike up a cliff and find 20,000-year-old stone tools
A team of archeologists in South Africa had to climb to new heights to find an important set of tools made by humans about 20,000 years ago. These newly discovered stone tools were embedded in a cave...
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Dance like no one’s watching (for sure!) thanks to this $40 hidden camera...
Got big travel plans coming up? Don’t leave home without this hidden camera, bug, GPS, and RF detector. This handy gadget ensures no prying eyes spying on your hotel or rental while also detecting...
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10 gorgeous wildlife photos documenting Earth’s beauty
Earth is home to an estimated 8.7 million species. Creatures of all sizes and styles roam land and sea. National Geographic celebrates the rich diversity of our planet with the #NatGeoYourShotOurHOME...
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The AI that sees flight deals before Google even wakes up
Airlines are getting smarter. So are the algorithms. And yet, booking a cheap flight still feels like a shot in the dark. That is, unless you’ve tapped into this lesser-known AI tool that’s helping...
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Cannibal tadpoles help Australia fight invasive species
Genetically modified, cannibal tadpoles may be the solution to Australia’s nearly century-old invasive cane toad problem. According to researchers, removing a single gene that controls production of a...
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Amazon has this bird feeder with a built-in camera for its cheapest price ever
Bird-watching season is about to go into full effect, which makes this a great time to get a smart bird feeder with a built-in camera for your home. The Birdfy Netvue is one of our picks for the best...
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Bald eagle’s beak healing following gunshot wound
After surviving a likely gunshot wound in July, a bald eagle in Missouri is showing an important sign of recovery–keratin growth on his severely injured beak. According to World Bird Sanctuary, a...
View ArticleIconic Windows 95 startup chime added to National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress announced this year’s 25 selections to add into its National Recording Registry. Although often focused on music, spoken word, and field recordings, the 2025 inductees include...
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Billionaires dream of building utopian techno-city in Greenland
A handful of wealthy, politically connected Silicon Valley investors are reportedly eyeing Greenland’s icy shores as the site for a techno-utopian “freedom city.” That’s according to a report from...
View ArticleOklahoma City bombing trauma changed the ‘actual physical being’ of survivors
Psychological trauma can unfortunately linger for years. However, according to recent research, it may even remain in the bodies of medically healthy people. The study, believed to be the first of its...
View ArticleWhy are some cities worse for allergies than others?
Spring is underway in the Northern Hemisphere–and so is allergy season. While that means warmer temps and blooming flowers and trees, it also means that unpleasant sneezing and coughing from common...
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MacPilot is the magic wand for your Mac’s hidden features
Your Mac is a marvel of modern engineering, offering a seamless blend of power and elegance. Yet, beneath its polished exterior lies a treasure trove of features that remain just out of reach for the...
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Maybe it’s time to admit this one simple truth about Google Workspace
Let’s be honest: Google Workspace is the Pepsi of productivity apps. It’s fine, good even, but Sheets will never be Excel. If Google Workspace is Pepsi, then Microsoft 365 is a crisp, cold Coca-Cola,...
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Cordyceps fungus: ‘The Last of Us’ co-star thriving outside the spotlight
After two long years, the highly anticipated second season of HBO’s The Last of Us is almost here. In the new season, five years have passed since Joel and Ellie’s treacherous journey across America...
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For the first time, astronomers watch a black hole ‘wake up’ in real-time
A black hole is a terrifying concept, but the mysterious nexus of physics and space-time isn’t always gobbling up matter. While famous for devouring anything and everything in its gravitational pull,...
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Amazon is blowing out some of our favorite air purifiers just in time for...
I’m waiting for my allergy meds to kick in as I write this. Even if you don’t suffer from seasonal allergies, you can benefit from a good air purifier in your home. And right now, Amazon has some of...
View ArticleAmazon trained Prime drivers to use defibrillators
Amazon has angled to become a major player in the healthcare industry for years, but the company may try extending its reach into daily life even further. According to recently revealed internal...
View ArticleAncient rocks tie Roman Empire’s collapse to a mini ice age
Exactly what caused the collapse of the mighty Roman Empire has been hotly debated practically since the fall itself. Was economic stagnation primarily to blame, or was it societal decay? Did...
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Never leave home without an Apple Watch Charger with this keychain version,...
Calling all Apple Watch lovers! If you wear an Apple Watch, chances are you have a hard time living without it. That means keeping a charger handy is important, and it doesn’t get more convenient than...
View ArticleAre cats really afraid of cucumbers? We asked the experts.
You’ve probably seen the videos as you scroll through your social media feed: It starts with a cat minding their own business, calmly eating kibble or wet food. Behind the feline, however, sits a...
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Here’s a PDF editor that won’t make you cry
PDFs have a special talent for turning minor edits into full-blown tech crises. Between sketchy online tools and overpriced subscriptions, fixing a typo can feel like solving a puzzle blindfolded. But...
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How to keep your old computer running for as long as possible
You want to squeeze as much life from a laptop or desktop computer as possible. Doing so can save a substantial amount of money over time, and stops you from contributing to mountains of e-waste. At...
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