Minutes after Donald Trump announced that the US and Israeli governments had launched a “major combat operation” against Iran in the early hours of Saturday morning, disinformation about the attack and Tehran’s response flooded X. WIRED has reviewed hundreds of…
A screen image of Doom being played by human neurons on a chip Cortical Labs A clump of human brain cells can play the classic computer game Doom. While its performance is not up to par with humans, experts say…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Do you ever wish you read more? Reading for pleasure has declined by 10 percent since 2003, according to a 2025 American Time Use…
Growing older brings a higher risk of serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and dementia. For years, researchers have tackled these conditions individually. Now, many scientists are stepping back to ask a broader question. Instead of treating diseases one…
Bloodborne fans may not be happy to hear that a remake was reportedly rejected, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely off the table. Bluepoint Games, Sony’s closed-down studio behind many PlayStation remakes, pitched remaking the classic Gothic horror RPG in…
Here’s what we can tell you. If you’re thinking of picking up the Galaxy S26 Ultra at launch, putting in your preorder now isn’t a bad idea. It’s also a great time to pick up the midrange QuietComfort Headphones and…
Supabase, a popular developer database platform, is facing disruptions in India — one of its key markets — has been blocked in India, TechCrunch has learned. New Delhi ordered internet providers to block its website, resulting in patchy access across…
Others We Tested There were multiple great bags we tried whose features or designs just didn’t add up to a place in the top spots above. However, everyone has something different they’re looking for in a toiletry bag, so while…
Slow walking speed is a common feature of frailty Gordon Scammell/Loop Images/Universal Images/Getty Images An experimental stem cell therapy could treat frailty by targeting the condition at its biological roots. Frailty – which raises the risk of falls and infections…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. QR codes are designed to be used as quickly and easily as possible. But while tens of millions of the black-and-white gridworks are used…
Certain roles require intense physical training, and that right there pushes actors to their limits. While it’s often assumed that men should be the ones to get ripped for tough roles, many actresses have also worked incredibly hard to get…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. In February, Tracie Young, director of the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Pennsylvania, received an unforgettable phone call. A game warden asked if the…
Homeowners are seeing little change in the national average for HELOC and home equity loan rates, as the Federal Reserve continues its interest rate pause. Traders now anticipate no rate cut before July, keeping second mortgage rates near current levels….
