An artist’s impression of a moon base. (Image credit: ESA – P. Carril) Soil excavated from the moon could be used to produce oxygen and methane, which could be used by lunar settlers for breathing and for rocket fuel. This is the conclusion of a team of scientists from ChinaContinue Reading
Ever sat through the credits of your favorite movie and wondered “what if it ended differently?” You’re not alone. Turns out, lots of blockbusters actually film multiple endings before settling on the one that makes it to theaters. Studios typically cook up these alternative conclusions during production, sometimes keeping themContinue Reading
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Hanoi may be Vietnam’s capital, but Ho Chi Minh City isn’t your ordinary ‘second city’. Its appeal for travellers is on a par with Hanoi’s, but the two cities have a very different atmosphere. Since Ho Chi Minh City’s name wasContinue Reading
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is the country’s largerst emirate comprised of more than 200 islands, a culture-centric vibe, and vast stretches of desert. Whether you’re looking to embrace Arabian opulence or escape it all with toes in the beach or desert sand, our list of theContinue Reading
eSIMs are more secure, but you still need to be careful. Image: Brett Jordan/Unsplash Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. First came the physical SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, and now we have the eSIM (Embedded SIM)—the newer technology that is supportedContinue Reading
Key Takeaways About Baby Squids Some baby squids look like tiny adults from the moment they hatch. Depending on the species, some baby squids grow rapidly. Some can even go from hatchling to near-adult in a few hours to a few days. Some squids have a short lifespan, so they’veContinue Reading
Los Angeles has become ground zero for America’s immigration face-off. Continuing confrontations on the streets over deportation enforcement have advanced to the courtroom. Last week, the Trump administration sued the city over its “sanctuary” policy. Immigrant advocates, joined by the city, are suing to challenge the legality of the federalContinue Reading
For years, iPhone users have been waiting for a more capable Siri. Initially, many expected it to debut with iOS 18.4 along with the new on-screen awareness feature powered by Apple Intelligence, but Apple has since delayed the rollout indefinitely. Over the past few months, a lot has changed regardingContinue Reading
TV history is littered with spin-offs that crashed and burned, but every once in a while, lightning strikes twice. Some spin-offs don’t just survive—they thrive so spectacularly that they make people forget they weren’t the original show. From supporting characters who outshined the leads to backdoor pilots that spawned empires,Continue Reading
Every Fourth of July, or any time really, Americans crank up tunes that sound patriotic on the surface. Those stirring anthems with catchy choruses often hide deeper meanings that aren’t exactly singing America’s praises. The truth is, some of our most beloved “patriotic” classics were actually written as pretty harshContinue Reading
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