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 …
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You can trick your brain into using your phone less
This story has been updated. It was originally published on September 24, 2018. Even when it’s silent, your phone is constantly begging for your attention. …
A road-tested guide to long drives with young kids
No matter the distance, getting from point A to point B with a little one in tow is always its own unique travel challenge. I’ve …
Meta wants to improve its AI by studying human brains
If artificial intelligence is intended to resemble a brain, with networks of artificial neurons substituting for real cells, then what would happen if you compared …
Wyze’s Thermostat Gets a Very Smart Room Sensor Accessory
The Wyze Thermostat is incredibly affordable at just $50. But unlike other offerings on the market, it didn’t have any sensors to check on your …
We still don’t know what’s behind the global hepatitis outbreak in kids
Cases of acute hepatitis in children are cropping up in at least 14 countries, and global health officials are unsure what cause, or causes, are …
You can make Windows 11 easier to use on a tablet
Windows 11 isn’t the first operating system Microsoft has tried to get working on tablet devices, but it’s probably the best attempt yet. The software …
5 heirloom foods that farmers want to bring back from obscurity
This story originally appeared in the Taste issue of Popular Science. Current subscribers can access the whole digital edition here, or click here for a new subscription. Bored by the …
Joby Wavo Air Review: A Content Creator’s Ideal Wireless Mic
The lavalier mics have standard foam windscreens, mainly meant to stop minor wind noise and block plosives (think popping ‘p’ sounds). If you’re using the …
How to read the Popular Science archives
Check out all our anniversary coverage here. The first edition of Popular Science hit newsstands in May 1872, with founding editor Edward Livingston Youmans acknowledging the …