26 Popular Science stories you loved in 2025
In 2025, Popular Science continued our mission to demystify our weird world for millions of readers. We debunked myths about baby birds and garbage patches. We answered your wildest questions—from…
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January stargazing: A supermoon, asteroid, and one very large planet
January 2 Asteroid 40 Harmonia in Full Opposition January 3 Full Wolf Supermoon January 3–4 Quadrantids Meteor Shower Predicted peak January 10 Jupiter in Full Opposition The stargazing calendar for…
The corkscrew began as a tool for muskets, not merlot
“The invention of the cork is the most important event in the history of fine wine,” wrote British wine historian Hugh Johnson. If this is true, the invention of a…
2025 AAS Town Hall Schedule
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2025 AAS Hyperwall Schedule
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The 5 coolest entertainment innovations of 2025
The smartphone era has brought about an era of convergence when it comes to consumer electronics. Tons of devices we used to rely on—small cameras, calculators, flashlights, music players, etc.—have…
The best travel headphones for 2026, tested and reviewed
While many of us love to travel, the time in transit getting to our destination isn’t always pleasant. A great pair of headphones, however, can elevate that experience and transform…
Curiosity Sends Holiday Postcard from Mars
NASA/JPL-Caltech Team members working with NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover created this “postcard” by commanding the rover to take images at two times of day on Nov. 18, 2025, spanning periods…
2025 proved humanoid robots are here to stay. And fall down.
Tech companies are collectively spending billions to turn the age old sci-fi trope of humanoid, general-purpose robots into reality. So far, that momentous effort has mostly produced staged performances, underwhelming…
Start your 2026 Resolutions with a lifetime membership to Rosetta Stone’s language learning program for just $149
Learning a new language is a very common resolution. It’s useful, stimulating, and can even be fun if you choose the right method. Right now, Rosetta Stone has discounted its…