Netflix and the Yankees take an L
The 2026 Home Run Derby just wrapped up, and as predicted, it was an absolute doozy. Just when it looked like Kyle Schwarber might not make it past the first round, he advanced to the finals, much to the delight…
A $10K Bounty Awaits Anyone Who Can Hack Ring Cameras to Stop Sharing Data With Amazon
Usually, when you see a feel-good story about finding a lost dog, you don’t immediately react with fear and revulsion. But that was indeed the case in response to a Super Bowl commercial from Amazon-owned security camera company Ring. There’s…
New fossils may settle debate over mysterious sail-backed spinosaurs
Artist’s interpretation of Spinosaurus mirabilis Dani Navarro Were the mysterious dinosaurs known as spinosaurs excellent swimmers that could dive to catch prey? Or were they “hell herons” that plucked huge fish from shallow waters? Fossils of a new spinosaur species…
Dog walkers find 2,000-year-old footprints on beach in Scotland
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Two friends out walking their dogs along the eastern coast of Scotland unexpectedly found an archaeological goldmine. After wind gusts as strong as 55…
Scientists discover the body’s hidden “off switch” for inflammation
Researchers at University College London have identified a biological process that helps the body shut down inflammation once it is no longer needed. The discovery could pave the way for new treatments for chronic diseases that affect millions of people…
Sony is shutting down the studio behind the Demon’s Souls remake
Sony is closing Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the Shadow of the Colossus and Demon’s Souls remakes, Bloomberg reports. Bluepoint’s last major project was God of War: Ragnarok from 2022, which it co-developed with Sony Santa Monica. According to Bloomberg,…
Sony is closing the studio behind the Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus remakes
Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, the PlayStation studio behind well-received remakes of games like Shadow of the Colossus and Demon’s Souls, according to Bloomberg. The change was made “following a recent business review,” a spokesperson told the publication. About…
Meta is shutting down Messenger’s standalone website
Meta is shutting down its standalone Messenger website, the company shared in a help page. Starting April 2026, the website will no longer be available. If users still want to send and receive messages on the web, they can do…
Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared (2026)
“Unlimited” is a funny term. Unlimited cell phone plans often come with a long list of footnotes, terms, conditions, and exceptions. Mercifully, all of the Big Three cell companies have, by now, ditched throttling on their most expensive plans and…
Microbe with the smallest genome yet pushes the boundaries of life
Symbiotic bacteria live inside specialised organs called bacteriomes within insects. This image shows a cross-section of the planthopper Callodictya krueperi, with fluorescent probes labelling three microbes: Vidania (red), Sodalis (yellow) and Sulcia (green) Courtesy Anna Michalik et al Symbiotic bacteria living inside insect cells have the…
A Tyrannosaurus tooth embedded in dinosaur skull tells a violent story
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. A rare dinosaur fossil on display at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, tells a gory story. The skull from a large…
Microsoft tests Windows Search without all the ads and fluff
Microsoft is testing a cleaner version of the Windows 11 search menu that strips it of recommended content and ads. In a blog post on Monday, Microsoft announced that it’s rolling out the decluttered Search Box to Windows Insiders in…
Why Western Digital (WDC) Is Benefiting From AI-Driven Storage Demand and Tight HDD Supply Conditions
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) is one of the best performing AI stocks over the last 3 years, with a 3Y CAGR of 173%. On June 15, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring maintained an Overweight rating and raised his price target…
