Storm chaser drives towards massive mesocyclone with lightning in Vivian, South Dakota. Image: Shutterstock 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 TermsContinue Reading
Published May 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Jonathon Jachura is a mechanical engineer with over 12 years of HVAC industry experience who specializes in translating complex home systems into practical advice for everyday homeowners. His background spans technical sales and product management for major manufacturers, combined with hands-on experience as aContinue Reading
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Psyche, a spacecraft launched in 2023 to survey an asteroid of the same name, recently beamed back some amazing pictures of Mars. Of course, sightseeing wasn’t the only reason for this Martian detour. The red planet’s gravity will allow Psyche the spacecraft to accelerate and change its trajectory, putting itContinue Reading
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Stenko Vlad/Shutterstock Getting involved in 3D printing doesn’t necessarily need to be as costly as you might assume. First of all, there are various affordable 3D printer brands and models that may perfectly serve your needs. In addition, several platforms and sites offer free 3D printing projects to help youContinue Reading
Ira.foto.2024/Shutterstock What was the last time you took note of the mouse pad on your desk? When thinking about updating your setup, it’s quite likely you’re considering the graphics card or the monitor, and, for comfort, probably purchasing an ergonomic desk chair. Yet there’s a high chance you’ve been usingContinue Reading
You really don’t want to drop most gadgets, like your phone, other handhelds, or even a gaming controller. There’s a chance they’ll break. But Valve has taken things in a new direction with its updated Steam Controller. It has possibly one of the funniest easter eggs discovered in a deviceContinue Reading
It’s hard to argue with a two-gallon gas tank that gets you where you need to go. Credit: Reuters / YouTube Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. There are over 283 million cars cruising the United States, and over 90Continue Reading
The key component is a carbon steel reed. Credit: Goat Industries / Hackaday Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Bagpipes: You either love ‘em or you hate ‘em. But even among the instrument’s diehard defenders, most wouldn’t spend years designing,Continue Reading
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