A magnet could help us divert asteroids away from Earth TimothyOLeary/Getty Images We could deflect potentially hazardous asteroids by using an enormous magnet to gently pull them apart. This idea avoids some of the pitfalls of the more traditional kinetic…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. After almost 90,000 votes, Austrian photographer Josef Stefan’s image (seen below) of a lynx batting a rodent like a toy took the top prize…
Stopping carbon dioxide (CO2) before it enters the atmosphere is a critical way to cut greenhouse gas emissions. While carbon capture has been around for many years, it has not been widely adopted because most systems are costly and inefficient….
A new trailer has given us our best look yet at the upcoming The Ghost in the Shell anime. While it might not tell us all that much about the direction the show will go in plot-wise, it sure is…
Suno just released one of its biggest updates yet with v5.5 of its AI music model. Where previous updates focused mostly on improving fidelity and creating more natural vocals, v5.5 is about giving users more control. It includes three new…
The team from Bluesky has built another app — and this time, it’s not a social network, but an AI assistant that allows you to design your own algorithm, create custom feeds, and, one day, vibe-code your own app. At…
Enter the MagSafe Accessory World Belkin BoostCharge Pro Car Charger I have been testing MagSafe accessories for years, and you should totally take advantage of the vast ecosystem with your new Pixel. Whether you want a magnetic wallet or phone…
Sir Anthony Leggett was a giant in the field of quantum physics University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign/L. Brian Stauffer In my first year of graduate school, I briefly shared an office with a quiet, older graduate student. When we finally managed…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. If someone promised you a cure for acne, anemia, heart disease, leukemia, flatulence, poison ivy, arthritis, alcoholism, impotence, asthma, AND wrinkles, would you give…
Solar power plays a major role in efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and address climate change. The Sun delivers an immense amount of energy to Earth every moment, yet modern solar cells capture only a small share of…
The transaction was led by EQT, Schroders Capital, and Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s late-stage venture platform, with participation from both new and existing investors. Several institutional investors, including BlackRock, Lombard Odier Investment Managers, Pinegrove Opportunity Partners…
The Rookie just killed off a character in a shocking death scene ahead of the season 8 finale. During the Monday, April 27, episode of the hit ABC series, Monica (Bridget Regan) tried to get away from the Feds and…
The Seattle Kraken (34-37-11) have been stuck in mid-tier lottery territory for the past couple of seasons. After making the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where they defeated the defending-champion Colorado Avalanche, they haven’t made the postseason since. More: 3 burning…
