Snake that hunts with fake spider on its tail shocks scientists

The scientists examining the spider-tailed horned viper's bones were in for a surprise. The post Snake that hunts with fake spider on its tail shocks scientists appeared first on Popular Science.

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Max Brooks reflects on 20 years of ‘World War Z’

The author and professional threat analyst discusses the novel's eerie COVID-19 parallels, science literacy, and more. The post Max Brooks reflects on 20 years of ‘World War Z’ appeared first on Popular Science.

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You might be eating too much protein

Proteinmaxxing isn't always healthier, especially as we age. The post You might be eating too much protein appeared first on Popular Science.

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Everything Apple just announced at its fall 2026 event: The folding iPhone Duo, iPhone 18, Apple Watch Series 12, and new AirPods

The first folding iPhone is here and it comes alongside a new Pro-series iPhone, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. The post Everything Apple just announced at its fall 2026 event: The folding iPhone Duo, iPhone 18, Apple Watch Series 12, and new AirPods appeared first on Popular Science.

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NASA’s Swift Observatory Resumed Science Observations, At Least For Now

The satellite will be falling back to Earth within the next two months. The post NASA’s Swift Observatory Resumed Science Observations, At Least For Now appeared first on Popular Science.

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Smart elephants can look before they leap

In humans, inhibitory control is important for problem solving. It may be for elephants, too. The post Smart elephants can look before they leap appeared first on Popular Science.

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Paleontologists discover first adult ‘T. rex’ footpath

The Cretaceous dinosaur moseyed with a 13-foot-stride. The post Paleontologists discover first adult ‘T. rex’ footpath appeared first on Popular Science.

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‘Birds Supporting Birds’ connects the Philadelphia Eagles with migrating seabirds

Football fans and avian enthusiasts can follow four great shearwaters named Phil, Franklin, Hoagie, and Liberty. The post ‘Birds Supporting Birds’ connects the Philadelphia Eagles with migrating seabirds appeared first on Popular Science.

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Classic sitcom ‘Friends’ helps grad student endure 104 brain scans

‘All times [are] a good time to watch ‘Friends,’ right?’ The post Classic sitcom ‘Friends’ helps grad student endure 104 brain scans appeared first on Popular Science.

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Yes, scientists really built a “tickle robot.” Here’s why.

Plus other weird things we learned this week. The post Yes, scientists really built a “tickle robot.” Here’s why. appeared first on Popular Science.

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The Marantz MCR 60n streaming amplifier invites you to experience more, sacrifice space less

What’s better than an all-in-one? A small-in-one. And the Marantz MCR 60n delivers just that with comprehensive playback paths in a compact footprint. The post The Marantz MCR 60n streaming amplifier invites you to experience more, sacrifice space less appeared first on Popular Science.

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New data flips the narrative on how lions and hyenas interact in the wild

GPS collars reveal more about the power struggle between these two iconic carnivores. The post New data flips the narrative on how lions and hyenas interact in the wild appeared first on Popular Science.

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National Park Service’s WWII series highlights Washington State nature reserve

Olympic National Park had strategic 13 Aircraft Warning Service stations. The post National Park Service’s WWII series highlights Washington State nature reserve appeared first on Popular Science.

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Cannibalism returned to the menu multiple times in Neolithic Europe

Bones collected from three caves in Spain reveal how cannibalism came back over thousands of years. The post Cannibalism returned to the menu multiple times in Neolithic Europe appeared first on Popular Science.

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The best gadgets and gear that debuted at IFA 2026

Why wait for the future of technology to arrive when you can see it here and now? These are the highlights from Europe's biggest tech show. The post The best gadgets and gear that debuted at IFA 2026 appeared first on Popular Science.

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Why September 9 is the most common birthday

Holiday cheer can lead to a baby boom nine months later. The post Why September 9 is the most common birthday appeared first on Popular Science.

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How the lowly egg could help protect future spacecraft

Bioinspired designs could be sturdy astronaut allies. The post How the lowly egg could help protect future spacecraft appeared first on Popular Science.

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The British author who harvested mutant, jumbo peanuts from her atomic garden

Muriel Howorth founded the Atomic Gardening Association in 1959, recruiting hundreds of members. The post The British author who harvested mutant, jumbo peanuts from her atomic garden appeared first on Popular Science.

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Backwards-walking fish caught on video in the South China Sea

‘Scalicus engyceros’ was out on a strange, sandy stroll. The post Backwards-walking fish caught on video in the South China Sea appeared first on Popular Science.

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How ‘cornflakes’ can help decode ancient writing

The breakfast cereal could never. The post How ‘cornflakes’ can help decode ancient writing appeared first on Popular Science.

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Social media loves Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones. Now you can love the sequel for less.

The 2nd gen. WH-1000XM4C is one of three new models—alongside the WH-CH730N and WH-CH530—that increase the features without increasing the price. The 1000XM4C even manages to cost $50 less. The post Social media loves Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones. Now you can love the sequel for less. appeared first on Popular Science.

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Nearly 500 animals rescued from trafficking arrive at a California aquarium

Since 2024, the Aquarium of the Pacific has cared for over 3,600 rescued trafficked animals. The post Nearly 500 animals rescued from trafficking arrive at a California aquarium appeared first on Popular Science.

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There’s still time to grab a high-end Gozney pizza oven for up to $500 off during this Labor Day sale

These high-end pizza ovens can cook a pie in less than two minutes. They'll pay for themselves by saving you money on takeout, especially with these discounts. The post There’s still time to grab a high-end Gozney pizza oven for up to $500 off during this Labor Day sale appeared first on Popular Science.

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How gross is biting your fingernails?

Between 20 to 30 percent of American adults bite their nails. But you should probably stop to avoid bad bacteria and damaging your body. The post How gross is biting your fingernails? appeared first on Popular Science.

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Australia’s humpback whales were acting weird. What happened next surprised scientists.

A citizen science project uncovers a new humpback whale calving ground around the Great Barrier Reef. The post Australia’s humpback whales were acting weird. What happened next surprised scientists. appeared first on Popular Science.

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When’s the best time to drink coffee?

It's not one cup fits all. The post When’s the best time to drink coffee? appeared first on Popular Science.

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11 vibrant deep-sea creatures shine in new Caribbean expedition

The survey near Trinidad and Tobago uncovered over 700 specimens, and potentially 20 new species. The post 11 vibrant deep-sea creatures shine in new Caribbean expedition appeared first on Popular Science.

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Happy Birth-ray! Mystic the cownose ray turns 27

The ray is enjoying her retirement at the New England Aquarium’s Quincy Animal Care Center. The post Happy Birth-ray! Mystic the cownose ray turns 27 appeared first on Popular Science.

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These are the best power settings for your Windows or Mac system

Know what your options are, extend your system's lifespan, and save on energy bills. The post These are the best power settings for your Windows or Mac system appeared first on Popular Science.

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Could a whale really swallow a human? We asked a biologist.

The new thriller ‘Whalefall’ depicts a diver trapped inside of a sperm whale. The post Could a whale really swallow a human? We asked a biologist. appeared first on Popular Science.

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