Get the Popular Science daily newsletterđĄ In the darkness of the South Atlantic Ocean, researchers captured for the first time footage of a live colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni). And while the elusive creature is known for its sizeâreaching lengths of 23 feetâthis one is a baby and only one footContinue Reading
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Published Apr 12th, 2025 12:05PM EDT If your watchlist is looking a little stale, or youâre simply in the mood for some new TV recommendations, Reelgood has just come through with the perfect excuse to binge something new. The siteâs latest ranking of the top 10 biggest TV shows ofContinue Reading
The Late Antique Little Ice Age lasted 200-300 years, and began around 540 CE. Credit: Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletterđĄ Exactly what caused the collapse of the mighty Roman Empire has been hotly debated practically since the fall itself. Was economic stagnation primarily to blame, or wasContinue Reading
The streets of Ramadi, Iraq, 2006. In the aftermath of a tragic friendly-fire incident that resulted in the death of an Iraqi soldier, Navy SEAL Task Unit Commander Jocko Willink faced a crucial leadership moment. Instead of pointing to the fog of war, communication breakdowns, or the multiple factors beyondContinue Reading
Four years ago, a sixth grader in Rigby, Idaho, shot and injured two peers and a custodian at a middle school. The tragedy prompted school officials to reimagine what threat prevention looks like in the approximately 6,500-student district. Now, student-run Hope Squads in Rigby schools uplift peers with homemade cardsContinue Reading
Some of the worldâs most iconic places have instantly recognizable namesâimagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower, New York without Times Square, or Australia without the Great Barrier Reef. But history doesnât always work out the way we expect. Many of these landmarks were nearly given completely different names, some ofContinue Reading
In the foothills of the ancient Appalachians lies a region of sprawling wilds: Ohioâs Hocking Hills. The area spans 10,000 acres of forests, deep caves, waterfalls and parks, including the expansive Hocking Hills State Park. Across all four seasons, adventure lovers and nature seekers are drawn to this Midwestern regionContinue Reading
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