A suitcase-sized satellite may unlock the secrets of the early universe
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul14 Aug 2026
The big bang may have started everything we know and love, but there wasn’t much to show for it at first.
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Illegal mummy trafficking may curse buyers with mold, not magic
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul14 Aug 2026
Infamous and grisly tales of ancient Egyptian mummy curses are more rooted in antiquated cultural biases and racism than mystical foul play, but that doesn’t mean these ancient remains are...
Man builds jet ski UFO of his (literal) dreams
Popular Scienceby Mack DeGeurin14 Aug 2026
An independent Vietnamese boat builder and popular YouTuber took a weird dream involving alien aircraft and used it as inspiration to build his own DIY flying saucer.
10,033 tiny clay cats reenact the Civil War at a Gettysburg museum
Popular Scienceby Laura Baisas14 Aug 2026
A stone’s throw from the hallowed ground of the Gettysburg Battlefield, where over 8,000 soldiers died over three days, visitors can learn about the American Civil War with a medium most associated...
This lightweight e-bike lets you decide what kind of rider you are today
Popular Scienceby Heather Kuldell-Ware13 Aug 2026
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Some bikes are built for commuting. Others are built for fitness.
Free Blockbusters are popping up to bring back physical media
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul13 Aug 2026
Blockbuster is a hollow VHS clamshell of its former glory. A cultural mainstay throughout the 90s, the home video rental empire reached its peak with over 9,000 locations in 2004.
Who is KD1, the bald eagle spotted in Jackie and Shadow's nest?
Popular Scienceby Laura Baisas13 Aug 2026
As millions continue to mourn the death of Jackie the bald eagle, attention has turned towards another eagle spotted near Jackie’s former partner Shadow and in their nest.
WWII motorcycle and soldiers emerge from river muck in Hungary
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul13 Aug 2026
History continues to resurface as unprecedented heatwaves and droughts in Europe push the Danube River to its lowest levels on record.
Putting tiny backpacks on butterflies—for science
Popular Scienceby Margherita Bassi13 Aug 2026
How do you track the movements of the majestic monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)? By giving each bug a solar-powered radio backpack, of course.