This robot chef can taste salt with its arm
Robots can see in wavelengths beyond human eyes. Robots can hear in wavelengths beyond human ears. Robots can even feel with tactility approaching human skin. …
Southeast Asia’s months-long heat wave is untenable for human health
Extreme heat is rolling through South Asia as climate change brings summer weather early. Temperatures are already pushing past 120°F in some regions. The current …
Urban sprawl defines unsustainable cities, but it can be undone
Analysis paralysis—being so overwhelmed by options you can’t pick a path—has new meaning thanks to climate change. Making the “right” choice has never been more …
The unbelievably gross things that we regularly eat by accident
This story originally appeared in the Messy issue of Popular Science. Current subscribers can access the whole digital edition here, or click here for a new subscription. THE IDEA THAT you swallow …
Which expiration dates actually matter?
Analysis paralysis—being so overwhelmed by options you can’t pick a path—has new meaning thanks to climate change. Making the “right” choice has never been more …
From the archives: When superconductors finally grew up
To mark our 150th year, we’re revisiting the Popular Science stories (both hits and misses) that helped define scientific progress, understanding, and innovation—with an added …
What to do if you find a turtle in the road
North America is home to dozens of turtle species, from the soda can-sized bog turtle to the devastatingly handsome alligator snapping turtle. Each spring, countless …
From the archives: When 1970s cellular technology made ‘traveling telephones’ more accessible
To mark our 150th year, we’re revisiting the Popular Science stories (both hits and misses) that helped define scientific progress, understanding, and innovation—with an added …
Mail-order abortion medication would increase healthcare access, not risk
This article was originally featured on The Conversation. For many people, accessing abortion care can be a major challenge. Abortion services are usually only available …
The SEC is gearing up to take on crypto crimes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is nearly doubling its unit dedicated to cyber crimes in an effort to delve more into crypto-related enforcement. The …