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We’ve spotted a huge asteroid spinning impossibly fast

Artist’s depiction of the asteroid 2025 MN45 NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC​/AURA/P. Marenfeld The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has spotted the fastest-rotating large asteroid ever seen. Despite measuring more than half a kilometre across, this asteroid spins about…

Wayfair is clearing out grilling gear up to 60% off during its spring Cyber Week sale

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Wayfair’s Spring Cyber Week grill sale has up to 40 percent…

Huge study finds no evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD

A major paper published in The Lancet reports that medicinal cannabis does not effectively treat anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The analysis is the largest to date examining both the safety and effectiveness of cannabinoids across a wide…

Nintendo is reportedly making a Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery for the EU

Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, . This is to comply with a 2023 EU “right-to-repair” policy on portable electronics that mandates easy battery replacement. The regulation also covers the Joy-Con…

Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now

Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you glance at a phone alert to decide whether it’s necessary to drop everything and go…

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US

A cyberattack on a U.S. vehicle breathalyzer company has left drivers across the United States stranded and unable to start their vehicles. The company, Intoxalock, says on its website that it is “currently experiencing downtime” after a cyberattack on March…

Best Kids’ Bikes (2026): Woom, Prevelo, Guardian, and More

Compare Top Kids Bike Brands Honorable Mentions Photograph: Adrienne So Linus Roadster for $349: We tried the 20-inch Roadster and it’s a little kids’ bike, with coaster brakes and no gears. The reach is also a little far for a…

Physicists create formula for how many times you can fold a crêpe

There is a limit to how many times you can fold a crêpe ResonX /Jasmin Schoenzart If you gently fold a disc made of some flexible and possibly tasty material, what makes it stay folded? And how many times can…

14 silly, never-before-seen images from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Accidentally running face-first into your mom’s butt is funny, no matter your species. The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards opened for entries this week and…

Gum disease bacterium linked to breast cancer growth and spread

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have identified a surprising link between oral health and breast cancer. Their research shows that a bacterium commonly associated with gum disease may help initiate…