How to Become a Backyard Naturalist With Just Your Smartphone
Everything you need to conduct citizen science fits in the palm of your hand.
RIP to These NASA X Accounts, as U.S. Science Falls Off a Cliff
While some welcome the change, other experts warn that this move could make it even harder to access scientific information in Trump’s America.
A guide to the best sci-fi streaming this summer
It's that time again: for a third year running, the summer is looking pretty great for streaming some science fiction. There's just something about cool fictional futures that's a good fit for hot summer days spent indoors, and it seems the various streaming …
Ryan Gosling is not an astronaut in Project Hail Mary’s first trailer
Following the success of 2015’s The Martian, Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for Project Hail Mary based on another best-selling Andy Weir novel. The film features Ryan Gosling, who’s entering his sci-fi era after being cast in Star Wars: St…
Measurement is Science
I was watching Ben Krasnow making iron nitride permanent magnets and was struck by the fact that about half of the video was about making a magnetometer – a device for measuring and characterizing …
A nasal spray company wants to make it harder for the FTC to police health claims
In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, a health products company called Xlear began advertising its saline nasal spray to people desperately searching for ways to protect themselves from a new virus. In its marketing, Xlear pointed to studies that it said sup…
NIH-Funded Science Must Now Be Free To Read Instantly
Starting today, researchers funded by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be required to make their scientific papers available to read for free as soon as they are published in a peer-reviewed journal. That's according to the agency's latest publ…
Rubin Observatory’s Stunning Result Proves It’s a ‘Game Changer’ for Spotting Dangerous Asteroids
The freshly minted telescope discovered 2,000 previously unknown asteroids in just 10 hours. Weirdly, NASA doesn’t seem to care.
Better Solid State Heat Pumps Through Science
If you need to cool something, the gold standard is using a gas compressor arrangement. Of course, there are definite downsides to that, like weight, power consumption, and vibrations. There …read more
Trump Snubbed Jared Isaacman as NASA Chief, but the Private Astronaut Isn’t Done With Space
Isaacman wants to partner with academic institutions to launch robotic missions to space.
A biotech company sold over 500,000 AI-powered health testing kits. Two C-suite leaders share how they kept science at the center.
Viome is combining science and AI to provide dietary advice and detect diseases. Two company execs share how they use the MVP mindset for innovation.
Scientists Warn US Will Lose a Generation of Talent
An anonymous reader shares a report: A generation of scientific talent is at the brink of being lost to overseas competitors by the Trump administration's dismantling of the National Science Foundation (NSF), with unprecedented political interference at the a…
Retrotechtacular: Arthur C. Clarke Predicts the Future
Predicting the future is a dangerous occupation. Few people can claim as much success as Arthur C. Clarke, the famous science and science fiction author. Thanks to the BBC and the Australian Broadc…
A Game-Changing Telescope Is About to Reveal Its First Images. Here’s How to Watch
The Vera C. Rubin observatory will host a “first look” event at 11 a.m. ET on Monday, June 23. You can watch it live right here.
Trump’s Proposed Budget Threatens Key Part of Mission to Send Astronauts to Mars
NASA may be forced to cut funding for three orbiters used to communicate with spacecraft on Mars.
Lost in Space: A ‘Game-Changing’ Emissions Satellite Just Went Dark
The $88 million satellite suddenly went silent just one year into its five-year mission.
MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims
Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers.
Are seed oils actually bad for your health? Here's the science behind the controversy
Health Secretary RFK Jr. has said vegetable oils, like canola and soybean, are 'poisoning Americans.' But many researchers say the evidence isn't there. So, what does the science say about seed oils?
Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill 'science fair'
On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.
What Happens to Your Joints When You Take Collagen
What science and experts say about collagen, joint pain and how to support your body naturally.
Sharks and oysters set to thrive in warmer UK waters
Climate change will benefit basking sharks in the UK but creatures like the longest living animal may struggle.
Climate Disasters Hit the Brain Before Babies Are Even Born, Study Suggests
"What we are seeing is compelling evidence that the climate crisis is not just an environmental emergency, it is potentially a neurological one."
RFK Jr. is coming for your vaccines
Last November, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that, as secretary of health and human services, he would not "take away anybody's vaccines." If you believed him, you were duped. The longtime anti-vaccine crusader remains intent on vilifying lifesaving immunization…
Lost for 300 Years, Pirate-Plundered Treasure Ship Discovered off Madagascar Coast
The vessel, seized by infamous pirates en route to Lisbon from Goa, was carrying an “eye-watering” amount of treasure, archeologists say.
Good News: Two of Apple TV+’s Most Slept-On Sci-Fi Shows Have Hopeful Plans for More
Executive producer David Goyer weighs in on the future of 'Foundation' and 'Murderbot.'
Science Crossword: Throwing Shades
Play this crossword inspired by the July/August 2025 issue of Scientific American.
China’s AI chip tool QiMeng beats engineers, designs processors in just days
In a tech war twist, China’s top science body launches an open-source AI system that can design chips faster than human engineers.
They Found Something Strange Under Antarctic Ice, But No One Has Seen Anything Like It Since
Scientists are puzzled after a cosmic particle detector flying high above Antarctica picked up a series of strange signals–ones that current science can’t...
The Computer-Science Bubble Is Bursting
Artificial intelligence is ideally suited to replacing the very type of person who built it.
Science Makes the U.S. a Great Nation
History tells us what happens when great nations attack science
Netflix’s science fiction romance Our Times breaks the time travel movie rules
From The Flash to Avengers: Endgame to 2002’s The Time Machine, time travel movies often follow characters hoping to prevent a present personal tragedy or larger calamity by tweaking some event in the past. The sweetly funny Our Times, now streaming on Netfli…
According To Reviewers, These 25 Skincare Products "Work Like Magic"...So, Yeah, You'll Want To Try 'Em
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How the Universe and Its Mirrored Version Are Different
From living matter to molecules to elementary particles, the world is made of “chiral” objects that differ from their reflected forms.
Scientists Discover the Key to Axolotls’ Ability to Regenerate Limbs
A new study reveals the key lies not in the production of a regrowth molecule, but in that molecule's controlled destruction. The discovery could inspire future regenerative medicine.
The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos
President Donald Trump has supported use of asbestos in the past and blamed the mob for its bad reputation.
The Mysterious Inner Workings of Io, Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon
Recent flybys of the fiery world refute a leading theory of its inner structure—and reveal how little is understood about geologically active moons.
The Liberal Misinformation Bubble About Youth Gender Medicine
How the left ended up disbelieving the science
The "Big Beautiful Bill" destroys science, freedom, equality, and democracy
The "Big Beautiful Bill" destroys science, freedom, equality, democracy, and collective progress.
The new lies spreading about climate change
New strains of misinformation about climate change are spreading, meant to slow the growth of renewable energy needed to fix the problem. Rather than flat-out denying the mountains of evidence that show that humans are causing climate change, more recent talk…
Roblox wants to better reward creators for bringing players back
Roblox is introducing two new systems that are designed to further encourage creators to bring players onto the social games platform on a regular basis. The systems, part of what Roblox is calling Creator Rewards, will roll out beginning July 24th. One is th…
The 15 college majors with the highest unemployment
Recent college graduates in about a dozen college majors had unemployment rates above 5% in 2023, an analysis from the New York Fed showed.
Trump Reportedly Cuts Funding for Publisher of Prestigious Nature Journals and Scientific American Magazine
Scientific journals are just too woke.
Ancient Rocks in Canada Are Almost as Old as the Earth Itself
Rocks older than 4.03 billion years could shed light on Earth's earliest geological history, but they're incredibly rare.
Unreal Amber Fossils Show ‘Last of Us’ Zombie Fungus Terrorizing Bugs During the Cretaceous
Researchers discovered two previously unknown species of parasitic fungi inside ancient amber fossils.
New Research Debunks Myth That Brain Cells Stop Growing After Childhood
New research shows that adults' brains still carry stem cells that grow, divide, and eventually become new mature neurons.
‘Project Hail Mary’s’ First Trailer Takes Us on an Epic Sci-Fi Journey
Ryan Gosling stars in the new film by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, based on the book by Andy Weir. It's out in 2026.
Open-source 3B param model better than Mistral OCR
We’re on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science.
AI is changing the tech job market, and Gen Z is struggling to keep up
Explore the evolving tech job market as AI reshapes career paths, with insights from Gen Z job seekers.
Trump global aid cuts risk 14 million deaths in five years, report says
The figure from the Lancet, a leading science journal, includes 700,000 child deaths globally a year.
Asterinas: A new Linux-compatible kernel project
Born from research at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzen, C [...]
US pulls funding from global vaccines group, saying it has 'ignored the science'
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F
Trump Administration Ousts National Science Foundation from Headquarters Building
Employees at the National Science Foundation say they’ve been blindsided by a plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take over their offices
See Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science in These Handy Charts
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
RFK Jr. Says AI Will Approve New Drugs at FDA ‘Very, Very Quickly’
"We need to stop trusting the experts," Kennedy told Tucker Carlson.
AI companies are throwing big money at newly minted PhDs, sparking fears of an academic ‘brain drain’
This is possibly problematic for academia.
Controversial project to create artificial human DNA begins
Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.
Alzheimer's drugs that slow the disease will not be made available on the NHS
Two breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs cost too much and have too little benefit for NHS use, review finds.
Musk's X sues New York state over social media hate speech law
The New York law requires social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, and other contentious content.
17-Year-Old Student Builds 3D-printed Drone In Garage, Interests DoD and MIT
"Cooper Taylor is only 17 years old, but he's already trying to revolutionize the drone industry," writes Business Insider: His design makes the drone more efficient, customizable, and less expensive to construct, he says. He's built six prototypes, 3D prin…
Canva Now Requires Use of LLMs During Coding Interviews
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: Australian SaaS-y graphic design service Canva now requires candidates for developer jobs to use AI coding assistants during the interview process. [...] Canva's hiring process previously included an inte…
Bluesky's Decline Stems From Never Hearing From the Other Side
Bluesky's user engagement has fallen roughly 50% since peaking in mid-November, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, as progressive groups' efforts to migrate users from Elon Musk's X platform show signs of failure. The research found that whil…
Why Some Animals Live for Days and Others Live for Decades
Could the spectrum of animal lifespans hold clues about the science of aging?
How do airplane toilets work?
The engineering is surprisingly simple and remarkably clever. The post How do airplane toilets work? appeared first on Popular Science.
‘Edge of Eternities’ Will Take ‘Magic: The Gathering’ to the Stars
In the wake of 'Final Fantasy,' 'Magic: The Gathering' is taking its next big risk: a full-on leap into science fiction.
Table for science-backed vaccine recommendations
Jen Christiansen and Meghan Bartels provide a quick reference for Scientific American: Kennedy’s decision to replace ACIP wholesale and the comments he has made about deviating from standard vaccin…
Centaur: A Controversial Leap Towards Simulating Human Cognition
Explore the discussions around Centaur, an AI model designed to imitate human behavior, as experts evaluate its capabilities and challenges in cognitive science.
Trump wants a Golden Dome missile defense shield. Is that realistic?
Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets around the country. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles in response. NPR correspondent Geoff Brumfiel has been watching all of this very closely because Israel…
Bill Nye the Science Guy to RFK Jr: ‘Okay No More Texts’
Bill isn't buying what the MAHA movement is selling.
Gareth Edwards Sees ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ as a Metaphor for the Film Industry
The director of 'Rogue One' and 'Godzilla' talked to io9 about his upcoming dinosaur movie, out July 2.
Apple Didn’t Approve, but Amazon Clears Out AirPods Pro 2 at a Record Low for Prime Day
They officially cost as little as budget earbuds.
Astronomers Just Solved the Mystery of the Universe’s Missing Matter
A new study reveals that 76% of all ordinary matter exists in the form of hot intergalactic gas.
FDA Approves ‘Breakthough’ Drug to Prevent HIV
In clinical trials, researchers found Yeztugo to be highly effective as a twice-yearly form of pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Webb Telescope Just Did Something It’s Never Done Before—and Astronomers Are Thrilled
The space-based observatory has revolutionized the way we see space, and it can now add another remarkable accomplishment to its growing list.
This Laifen Lightweight Hair Dryer Is 6x Cheaper Than Dyson, Click the Amazon Coupon for Early Prime Deal
Even long hair gets dry in just 5 minutes with the powerful Laifen SE Lite Hair Dryer, just $75 when you use the coupon.
Marvel May Have Plans for Even More Thor After ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’
Plus, get a look at the first poster for Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary'.
Ancient Roman Street Vendors Served Up Songbirds
A study of animal remains from an ancient trash pit in Mallorca suggests thrushes were once a staple of Roman street food culture.
NASA Satellite Captures Massive Wastewater Flow off California Coast
Turns out, NASA’s spectroscopic imaging tool, EMIT, can detect water pollution.
Researchers Pit Stone Age Seafaring Skills Against One of Earth’s Fiercest Currents
In a new study, researchers reenacted how people in Taiwan might have reached the Ryukyu Islands tens of thousands of years ago.
What time does The Alters release, and is it on Game Pass?
The Alters, a science-fiction game and the next big release from Frostpunk dev 11 Bit Studios, is out this week. You’re cast as Jan Dolski, a miner who crashed on a less-than-hospitable planet. To survive this ordeal, you must build a base, explore his surrou…
I Took a Quick Tour Through Longevity Culture. Here's What I Learned About Reverse Aging
The quest to live longer and maximize our health spans is going mainstream. I listened to the experts, and I have some thoughts.
Citizen Science im Bus: Amateure entdecken explodierenden Stern fast in Echtzeit
Im Rahmen des Projekts Kilonova Science kann jeder und jede zwischendurch mal eben nach explodierenden Sternen suchen. Nun gibt es eine erste große Entdeckung.
Order a bottle of wine in French before your next vacay
Pay once and speak all the languages for life. The post Order a bottle of wine in French before your next vacay appeared first on Popular Science.
Construction workers find Viking graves linked to King ‘Bluetooth’
The site includes relics illustrating a ‘vast and dynamic world.’ The post Construction workers find Viking graves linked to King ‘Bluetooth’ appeared first on Popular Science.
Secret koala population discovered near Australian city
These furry marsupials are cryptic and hard to find. The post Secret koala population discovered near Australian city appeared first on Popular Science.
This power bundle gets you Windows 11 Pro + Office 2019 for $46
Makes old PCs feel brand new. The post This power bundle gets you Windows 11 Pro + Office 2019 for $46 appeared first on Popular Science.
Rubin Observatory releases first imagery of the night sky at enormous scale
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, jointly funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, released its first large scale image of the Southern Hemisph…
Creating Bird Flu Vaccines for Humans at a Biosecure Laboratory
This San Antonio, Tex., lab takes biosecurity seriously. Suit up with its scientists and go behind the scenes of the science of vaccine creation.
Musk makes grand promises about Grok 4 in the wake of a Nazi chatbot meltdown
Elon Musk’s live demo of Grok 4, the latest big-ticket model from his AI startup, began with high-intensity music, claims of a “ludicrous rate of progress,” and a lot of chatter on X about Grok’s scandal-filled week. Musk pronounced it to be “the smartest AI…
Senate drops plan to ban state AI laws
The US Senate has voted overwhelmingly to remove a moratorium on states regulating AI systems from the Republican “big, beautiful bill.” Legislators agreed by a margin of 99 to 1 to drop the controversial proposal during a protracted fight over the omnibus bu…
RFK Jr. names new vaccine panel members after firing previous ones
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named new members to serve on a key panel of vaccine advisers after abruptly...
Researchers create 3D interactive digital room from simple video
Researchers at the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science have developed an AI-powered process that automatically transforms a short video of a room into an interactive, 3D simulation of the space.
Cyclist gets 3D printed face after bike accident
The Bristol 3D Medical Centre covers the whole of the South West and can scan and print in the same place.
Earth’s Oxygen Levels and Magnetic Field Strength Show Strong Correlation
In an Earth-sized take on the age-old ‘correlation or causality’ question, researchers have come across a fascinating match between Earth’s magnetic field and its oxygen levels since the Cambrian explosion, …read more
July/August 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
Toxic cigars; dueling with a swordfish
Trump's proposed science cuts will have huge consequences
The universe will still be there to marvel at, despite brutal cuts set to hit NASA and the National Science Foundation's budgets. But the damage to future research will be long-lasting, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
How the science of friendships can help make yours better
From acquaintances to besties, our relationships fall on a wide continuum. Research into the ingredients for meaningful and lasting connections can help you strengthen them