Popular Science

Popular Science, often referred to as PopSci, is a well-known American website dedicated to popular science, focusing on topics related to science and technology for everyday readers. The site has received more than 58 accolades, including multiple awards from the American Society of Magazine Editors for outstanding journalism, winning in 2003 for General Excellence, 2004 for Best Magazine Section, and in 2019 for a Single-Topic Issue. The print version of Popular Science was published from 1872 until 2020, translated into over 30 languages, and reached audiences in at least 45 countries. In 2021, the publication transitioned to an entirely digital format and phased out the print magazine by 2023.

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A new ocean is forming in East Africa

2 days ago | popsci.com | Andrew Paul

Active lava flows spilling out of the Erta Ale volcano in Afar, Ethiopia. Credit: Derek Keir / University of Southampton / University of Florence Rhythmic pulsing deep beneath landlocked east Africa is literally tearing the continent apart.
How the 2025 Ford Expedition tows more, with less vibration

2 days ago | popsci.com | Kristin Shaw

The all-new 2025 Ford Expedition can tow 300 more pounds than its predecessor. Image: Ford While tariffs are front and center in the news, Ford isn’t worried about its Expedition SUV.
Incestuous ‘god-kings’ may not have ruled Stone Age Ireland after all

3 days ago | popsci.com | Andrew Paul

The UNESCO World Heritage Site has been excavated and restored to resemble its original construction.
Archaeologists unearth cellar in America's first school for enslaved children

4 days ago | popsci.com | Andrew Paul

A W&M archaeologist works to expose a chimney base believed to be part of the original 18th-century foundation of the Williamsburg Bray School Credit: William & Mary Archaeologists at the College of William & Mary in Virginia recently made a surprising discovery containing centuries’ worth of history. During preliminary investigation work ahead of a building renovation project, experts located the nearly complete foundation belonging to the Williamsburg Bray School. Located at its original...
Deep space asteroid sample contains unexpected ingredient

4 days ago | popsci.com | Andrew Paul

Scanning electron micrograph of the number 15 grain of sample plate C0105-042 from Ryugu, in which djerfisherite was discovered.
17th century Spanish coin found in ‘Diamond Don's RV Park’

1 week ago | popsci.com | Andrew Paul

Copper Maravedis coins were minted specifically for circulation in Spain's American colonies.
Construction workers find Viking graves linked to King ‘Bluetooth’

1 week ago | popsci.com | Andrew Paul

The burial site dates back to the reign of King Harald Bluetooth Gormsson. Credit: Moesgaard Museum Construction workers digging about four miles north of Aarhus, Denmark have accidentally discovered a “spectacular” Viking gravesite.
How this driving school applies psychology to teach teens (and their parents) about safer driving

1 week ago | popsci.com | Kristin Shaw

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of teens in the US.
Plastic bag bans work, new study shows

1 week ago | popsci.com | Lauren Leffer

Plastic bags littering the shoreline is a common sight on beaches around the world. CREDIT: Prasit Photo via Getty Images. Plastic pollution remains one of our largest–and growing– environmental threats.
What is a heat dome?

1 week ago | popsci.com | Laura Baisas

Drinking water, swimming, seeking air conditioning, and limiting outdoor activity during the afternoons are crucial during periods of extreme heat. CREDIT: SimpleImages via Getty Images. Summer often brings with it trips to the beach, ice cream, and fun in the sun.