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Your kitchen sponge is releasing microplastics every time you wash dishes

Kitchen sponges are a staple in most homes, but they may also be an overlooked source of microplastic pollution. A new study led by researchers at the University of Bonn examined how many tiny plastic particles are released from sponges…

How To Watch Microsoft Build 2026

More AI and new hardware could be in store at Microsoft’s developer conference. Ethan Miller/Getty Images With Google I/O 2026 in the books, it’s now Microsoft’s turn to delight (or terrorize) the public with new AI features. Microsoft’s…

Microsoft could be the next Big Tech antitrust target

Over the past several years, Microsoft has largely managed to withstand populist calls to break up Big Tech while peers faced sweeping lawsuits. But a probe by the Federal Trade Commission suggests that grace period could be nearing an end….

Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M

As SpaceX counts down to what could be the largest IPO in history, the race to build the next generation of launch vehicles is heating up. Asia wants in. Startups across Australia, India, Japan, and South Korea are racing to…

The Painful Truth About Long Covid

By 2025, most experts had adopted the same position. “I think everybody now agrees that long Covid is a biologic disease,” said Igho Ofotokun, of Emory University School of Medicine, in his concluding comments at the Long Covid International Conference….

Asteroid set to fly very close to Earth

An asteroid in our solar system will come close to Earth, but don’t worry, it won’t be that close MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images An asteroid with the potential to ruin a city will pass Earth next week. 2026JH2, as…

June skygazing: A visit to Venus, longest day of the year, sweet summer moon, and asteroids

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the…

Why cancer spreads more in middle age than in old age

Cancer becomes more common with age and is often harder to treat in older adults. Yet most cancer studies in mice do not reflect that reality. Fewer than 10% of mouse experiments use aged animals, with researchers typically relying on…

AMD Unveils The $329 Ryzen 7 7700X3D, Brings Back The 5800X3D For $349

The latter could be a nice upgrade path for folks on AM4 builds. AMD Fortunately, not every gaming processor launch is a $900 flagship powerhouse. (In this economy?!) As the RAM shortage shifts PC building from an expensive…

Dell is bringing back the XPS 13 as a MacBook Neo competitor — with a temporary discount to $599

Dell is making good on its tease from CES and finally announcing a new XPS 13. The XPS 13 returns as a budget-friendly option, launching in July at a promotional student price of $599 — though that introductory deal only…