Scientists at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have reported a major advance in calcium-ion battery (CIB) research that could reshape how energy is stored and used in daily life. By incorporating quasi-solid-state electrolytes (QSSEs), the team…
Ring has canceled its partnership with Flock Safety, after receiving backlash for running a Super Bowl ad touting its Search Party feature. If you’ll recall, Ring revealed back in October 2025 that it was entering a partnership with the surveillance…
To close out its February 2026 State of Play presentation, Sony revealed God of War Sons of Sparta, a new prequel 2D side scroller in the God of War franchise, and announced that it’s out right now on PlayStation 5….
It’s the middle of February, and the air is dry. There are fine lines emerging on my forehead, maybe because I don’t moisturize enough, but maybe as a harbinger of something greater: Each day I grow closer to my own…
After a long time of resisting significant price drops, the Asus Zenbook S 16 has finally dropped down to $1,000, which is $500 off its retail price. It’s normal for laptops to dip in price toward the end of their…
Artist’s depiction of QT45 (based on AlphaFold3 prediction) overlayed on a microscopy image of the frozen environment that aids RNA replication Elfy Chiang, microscopy image by James Attwater According to the RNA world hypothesis, life began when RNA molecules evolved…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker is one of the art world’s most recognizable images. The monumental depiction of a man hunched forward, right hand resting…
Scientists at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore have identified a protein that may help restore the brain’s ability to produce new cells as it ages. Their findings, published in Science Advances, point…
Wireless earbuds are now the default option for everyday listening, whether you’re heading out for a commute, fitting in a workout or just watching videos at home. The best wireless earbuds combine reliable connectivity, comfortable fits and sound quality that…
On October 24th, 2011, Jeffrey Epstein was emailing back and forth with Boris Nikolic, a biotech venture capitalist who would later be named as a backup executor of Epstein’s will. The two appeared to be discussing a meeting Nikolic had…
Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is no longer bound to the sinking ship at Allegiant Stadium. The 28-year-old was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Friday in exchange for two first-round picks (2026 and 2027). ESPN sources:…
Investors may be hesitant to put fresh money into stocks now as market volatility surges. The CBOE Volatility Index is one of the most widely used indicators to measure market risk and investor sentiment. Recently, it climbed above 20 and…
Elijah Wood is ringing in his kids’ latest chapter. The Lord of the Rings actor offered rare insight into his life as a dad to his 6-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter—whom he shares with wife Mette-Marie Kongsved—revealing that he is…
