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Food scientists cook up healthier chips that don’t taste awful
2 January 2026 @ 5:32 pm
Microwave Vacuum Drying, or MVD, may be a real MVP for snack foods.
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5 new quarters commemorate 250 years of American independence
2 January 2026 @ 3:14 pm
The new designs honor the Constitution, Civil War, and more.
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Why do elephants have such big ears? There’s not one answer.
2 January 2026 @ 2:00 pm
The multi-use appendages are kind of like their superpower.
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Amazon is clearing out Stanley tumblers, water bottles, food containers and more during this limited sale
2 January 2026 @ 2:49 am
Stay hydrated and keep all of your drinks cold all year with these drinkware deals from Stanley.
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5 cool innovations in sports and outdoors in 2025
1 January 2026 @ 8:56 pm
From the most effective brain-protective helmet to a new type of insect repellent.
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How the timber rattlesnake became a symbol of American independence
1 January 2026 @ 5:02 pm
The very real reptile warned enemies ‘Dont tread on me,’ and urged the colonies to ‘Join, or die.'
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An ode to slugs, the mascots of post-holiday laziness
1 January 2026 @ 4:00 pm
They’ve got 500 million years of evolution on their side, after all.
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5 remarkable engineering innovations of 2025
1 January 2026 @ 1:50 pm
From an autonomous drone system to wood that's stronger than steel and 6 times lighter.
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Cremation or casket? Here’s the most eco-friendly burial option.
1 January 2026 @ 2:01 am
The greenest choice turns out to be the simplest one.
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26 Popular Science stories you loved in 2025
31 December 2025 @ 3:15 pm
From radioactive water to $25 vintage airplanes to a WWII shipwreck mystery.
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