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Restored WWII fighter plane tests out .50 caliber machine guns
The revived P-40 Warhawk saw combat at least seven times in the Pacific theater. The post Restored WWII fighter plane tests out .50 caliber machine guns appeared first on Popular Science.
Ancient rocks suggest water has shaped earth for 3.1 billion years
Some of the planet's oldest volcanic rocks can still be found in Western Australia. The post Ancient rocks suggest water has shaped earth for 3.1 billion years appeared first on Popular Science.
Super rare orange lobster molts at New York Aquarium
Lobsters like Luigi often chow down on their old skin. The post Super rare orange lobster molts at New York Aquarium appeared first on Popular Science.
AI labels a lot of stuff as alien life
‘It’s a very serious vulnerability.’ The post AI labels a lot of stuff as alien life appeared first on Popular Science.
The Andover FreePlay portable stereo speaker pairs Bluetooth convenience with the company’s neatly sorted sound philosophy
Andover’s FreePlay speaker offers punchy stereo sound, Bluetooth 6.0, IP67 toughness, 24-hour battery life, and wireless phone charging. We've had a listen and here are our first impressions ... The
Could we ever clone Neanderthals?
The answer involves ancient DNA, dire wolves, and a whole bunch of bioethics. The post Could we ever clone Neanderthals? appeared first on Popular Science.
Air pollution may be changing sperm
Harmful nitrogen dioxide and ozone levels could affect fertility and pregnancies. The post Air pollution may be changing sperm appeared first on Popular Science.
Mystery of Hannibal’s infamous Alps crossing gets a major clue
In 218 BCE, the Carthaginian general crossed the rugged mountain range with 40,000 men, 7,000 horses and 37 war elephants. The post Mystery of Hannibal’s infamous Alps crossing gets a major clue app
Wild ’90s video shows wooden rollercoaster track shaking with each ride
When it opened in 1992, The Rattler was the world’s fastest and tallest wooden coaster of its kind. The post Wild ’90s video shows wooden rollercoaster track shaking with each ride appeared fi
Comet 3I/ATLAS is older than the sun
At over 9 billion years old, the rare interstellar visitor is more than twice the sun's age. The post Comet 3I/ATLAS is older than the sun appeared first on Popular Science.
Sea otter bones can turn purple
A conservationist spotted a complete sea otter skeleton in a California tide pool. The post Sea otter bones can turn purple appeared first on Popular Science.
Walter the penguin loves popping bubbles
The young penguin uses the soapy spheres for enrichment activities. The post Walter the penguin loves popping bubbles appeared first on Popular Science.
Researchers in Switzerland invent a new type of pixel
Pixels either control light or analyze it. This one does both. The post Researchers in Switzerland invent a new type of pixel appeared first on Popular Science.
Farewell, atom-smashing Large Hadron Collider
After 18 years of discovery, it's goodbye LHC and hello High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider. The post Farewell, atom-smashing Large Hadron Collider appeared first on Popular Science.
Why humans find fire so mesmerizing
It's not just cozy vibes. We're hardwired to stare at flames. The post Why humans find fire so mesmerizing appeared first on Popular Science.