5 cool innovations in sports and outdoors in 2025
It’s no big secret that spending time in the great outdoors is good for our bodies and minds. For 2025, our Sports & Outdoors innovations make getting outside more accessible…
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How the timber rattlesnake became a symbol of American independence
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain. One of the most enduring symbols of those “times that try men’s souls” is the bright…
An ode to slugs, the mascots of post-holiday laziness
The winter months and post-holiday slump are notorious for their ability to turn even the most prepared person into a lethargic lump until the spring thaw. But if it makes…
5 remarkable engineering innovations of 2025
(Editor’s Note: This is a section from Popular Science’s 38th annual Best of What’s New awards. Be sure to read the full list of the 50 greatest innovations of 2025.)…
Cremation or casket? Here’s the most eco-friendly burial option.
Most of us try to be responsible global citizens while we’re alive. We sort recyclables. We avoid fast fashion. We try to be good sports as we sip from soggy…