Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded, new study confirms
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul5d ago
Contrary to the assumptions of early paleontologists, most dinosaurs weren’t lumbering slowpokes.
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top 18%Medieval Russian talisman depicts Christian warrior saint and Medusa
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul5d ago
Archaeologists recently discovered a rare Russian medallion that depicts a dramatic cultural clash between medieval Christianity and ancient Greek mythology.
Bald eagles Shadow and Kaydee share sticks and 'beaky kisses'
Popular Scienceby Annie Colbert5d ago
The bald eagle nest in Big Bear Valley is seeing a flurry of activity lately. Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) cameras have captured Shadow and Kaydee tending to the nest with stick deliveries...
Amazon's early Prime Day deals are live and these 146 are the best
Popular Scienceby Stan Horaczek5d ago
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New snake species named in honor of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash
Popular Scienceby Laura Baisas20 Aug 2026
Welcome to the jungle, Lielaphis slashi. The newly discovered snake is named after Saul Hudson aka Slash, Guns N’ Roses’ lead guitarist.
Scientists smash atoms together to create 'little' big bangs
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul20 Aug 2026
It’s difficult to imagine anything of consequence occurring within a millionth of a second, but one of the most pivotal moments in cosmic history occurred in that miniscule time..
Meet Bucky Dent, one of Katmai’s most innovative bears
Popular Scienceby Laura Baisas20 Aug 2026
If you’ve followed explore.org’s livestream of the bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska this summer, you’ve probably noticed a big bear nicknamed Bucky Dent who is great at catching...
15,000 years ago, desert dwellers dined on snakes and lizards
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul20 Aug 2026
The desert is a harsh environment, even if you’re equipped with the latest tools, protective clothing, and resources.
NASA abandons mission to save Swift Observatory from a fiery death
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul20 Aug 2026
NASA engineers have confirmed they can’t spare the historic Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from a fiery demise, despite their best efforts.
11 stunning images celebrating Earth’s life—and the scientists who study it
Popular Scienceby Popular Science Team20 Aug 2026
An expressive little orange-tailed marsh dart damselfly (Ceriagrion cerinorubellum) peering through a hole in a leaf is the winner of the 2026 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image...
Long-lost letter reveals bitter struggle between two rival popes
Popular Scienceby Margherita Bassi20 Aug 2026
In 1066, the Battle of Hastings saw William the Conqueror (and Duke of Normandy), defeat England’s King Harold II.
Sennheiser's new MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds bring refined acoustics and replaceable batteries to your pocket
Popular Scienceby Tony Ware20 Aug 2026
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Bald eagle Shadow's friend KD1 renamed Kaydee
Popular Scienceby Annie Colbert20 Aug 2026
Say hello to Kaydee. The young bald eagle spotted hanging out with Shadow in recent weeks has a new name.
Bear dies after getting trapped in hot car
Popular Scienceby Popular Science Team19 Aug 2026
A 300-pound black bear died after getting trapped in a car left unlocked near Colorado Springs, Colorado.
NASA shares first images of SpaceX moon crash site
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul19 Aug 2026
SpaceX now has the dubious honor of being the first company to deface the moon, after a piece of one of its rockets crashed into Earth’s only natural satellite earlier this month.
Sound waves power these tiny drones
Popular Scienceby Sara Hashemi19 Aug 2026
Engineers recently discovered a way to power tiny drones and robots with something we encounter every day—sound waves.
Oldest known ‘Odyssey’ fragment on display in New York City
Popular Scienceby Margherita Bassi19 Aug 2026
Christopher Nolan’s rendition of The Odyssey is arguably the movie of the summer. The cinematic masterpiece was filmed in IMAX and included a soaring score from an award-winning composer, but the...
A star spinning at 15,000 miles per second tests Einstein theory of relativity
Popular Scienceby Andrew Paul19 Aug 2026
The Milky Way galaxy is anchored by a supermassive black hole named Sagittarius A*, that has a mass over four million times greater than the sun.
Scientists pinpoint the chemicals behind a cat's signature urine smell
Popular Scienceby Laura Baisas19 Aug 2026
Scent marks the spot in the animal kingdom, allowing animals to understand their environment and gather data critical to their survival.
How Americans stayed cool before air conditioning: From sitting on smelly ice to sleeping on the roof
Popular Scienceby Mack DeGeurin19 Aug 2026
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