Minuscule marsupial newborns that weigh less than a grain of rice have been filmed crawling towards their mother’s pouch for the first time. Unlike placental mammals, which give birth to much more developed babies, marsupials are born after extremely short…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The results of a new camera-trap survey in Southeast Asia is revealing a bevy of hidden biodiversity tucked within the Annamites mountain range. This…
Understanding how tumors grow and spread remains one of the biggest challenges in cancer research. Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), working with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, have identified a surprising factor that may help explain why…
After kicking off CES 2026 with its “First Look” event, Samsung is ready to announce the first of what should be several new Galaxy smartphones this year. The company is officially hosting a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25 at…
Ayaneo opened preorders for its next Windows 11 handheld and it looks like a powerhouse. The Ayaneo Next 2 is 13.45 inches wide, 10.3-inches tall, and weighs 3.14 pounds. That’s more than twice as heavy as the original Ayaneo Next…
There’s been a lot of pushback on electronic door handles lately, as multiple carmakers — especially Tesla — have been accused of making manual door releases too hard to find and access during an emergency. Rivian is one of the…
If you’ve been thinking about documenting your life, whether it’s the exciting or mundane stuff, this might just be your moment. This GoPro Hero 13 Black bundle includes a variety of useful accessories, as well as a full suite of…
A vehicle battery factory in Guangxi, China Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Used electric vehicle batteries could meet two-thirds of China’s grid storage needs, charging up when renewable energy is plentiful and disbursing electricity when demand outstrips supply. Renewable energy generation…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. AI apps keep adding new features and functions at a near-constant pace, and the latest upgrade to ChatGPT is support for apps. These apps…
A recent study suggests that older Americans who do not get enough lycopene in their diets face a much higher risk of developing severe periodontitis. The analysis focused on U.S. adults ages 65 to 79 and found that risk levels…
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), one of the world’s largest digital payment companies, was once a promising growth stock. Yet over the past five years, its stock has declined nearly 80% as intense competition, the loss of eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) as a…
Image Credit: Courtesy of Jeff Nippard/Instagram Stephanie Buttermore was a fitness influencer with a Ph.D. in cancer research, with her life ahead of her. Based on her social media profiles, the late 36-year-old was living a healthy life. But when…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Hummingbirds mesmerize us with their lightning-fast zips across the yard and their impossibly tiny stature. It’s tempting to think attracting them is as simple…
