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Popular Science answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions—from what the universe is made of to why not everyone can touch their toes. Join PopSci editors and producer Jess Boddy as they work through questions big and small. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/askusanythingbypopsci/support
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POPULAR SCIENCE RADIO brings you all the newest discoveries and emerging technologies, cutting-edge innovations in science and technology each week. Presented in an interactive, entertaining and easy to understand forum with host, Alan Taylor.
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If you bought a TV since roughly 2020, there's a good chance it boasts "4K resolution.
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Silicon Valleys billionaire-backed plan to turn 60,000 acres into a utopian city of yesterday is officially delayed by at least two years.
Silicon Valleys billionaire-backed plan to turn 60,000 acres into a utopian city of yesterday is officially delayed by at least two years.
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A team at the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) is currently caring for a Pacific walrus calf .
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Pulling a classic unplug-it-and-plug-it-back-in on your router wont bring your connection out of the Stone Age, and your neighbor will eventually realize youve been stealing their Wi-Fi.
Pulling a classic unplug-it-and-plug-it-back-in on your router wont bring your connection out of the Stone Age, and your neighbor will eventually realize youve been stealing their Wi-Fi.
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Ever dreamed of exploring the stars from your backyard?
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When swimmers from around the world dive off of blocks into the pool at Paris Aquatics Centre beginning on July 27 and into the Seine River on August 8 and 9, theyll be competing in suits that ...
When swimmers from around the world dive off of blocks into the pool at Paris Aquatics Centre beginning on July 27 and into the Seine River on August 8 and 9, theyll be competing in suits that are a far cry from the last time the City of Lights hosted the Olympics 100 years ago.
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Soap bubbles , while delightful, arent known for their long lifespans.
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Parrots , toucans, and other brightly colored tropical birds are typically found exactly therethe tropics.
Parrots , toucans, and other brightly colored tropical birds are typically found exactly therethe tropics.
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Large language models like those offered by OpenAI and Google famously require vast troves of training data to work.
Large language models like those offered by OpenAI and Google famously require vast troves of training data to work.
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Its no secret that aging can take a toll on ones memory .
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You're likely aware that most apps you use log your activitiesit's why you can get recommendations on Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, and everything else.
You're likely aware that most apps you use log your activitiesit's why you can get recommendations on Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, and everything else.
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Staying on top of important information is crucial for many.
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Since filmmaker George Lucas introduced audiences to the ways of the Jedi with Star Wars (now titled A New Hope ) in 1977, the chronicles of that galaxy far, far away have grown to 11 movies, nine ...
Since filmmaker George Lucas introduced audiences to the ways of the Jedi with Star Wars (now titled A New Hope ) in 1977, the chronicles of that galaxy far, far away have grown to 11 movies, nine animated shows, five TV series, and a slew of non-canon shows, miniseries, video games , books, and other media.…
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Over 500 million years ago , a taco-shaped marine organism named Odaraia swam up from the bottom of the ocean and up into the water itself.
Over 500 million years ago , a taco-shaped marine organism named Odaraia swam up from the bottom of the ocean and up into the water itself.
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If you're interested in the ever-expanding field of cybersecurity, you don't have to head back to the classroom to get started.
If you're interested in the ever-expanding field of cybersecurity, you don't have to head back to the classroom to get started.
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Viewers tuning in to watch the fastest runners in the world compete at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris may notice an unusual color.
Viewers tuning in to watch the fastest runners in the world compete at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris may notice an unusual color.
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Lets face it: Your phone's built-in sound sucks, so you need a portable Bluetooth speaker.
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US pedestrians looking up towards the sky in the near future may soon notice more aerial drones buzzing overhead.
US pedestrians looking up towards the sky in the near future may soon notice more aerial drones buzzing overhead.
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There is no shortage of Bluetooth speakers under $100, even $50, which can make choosing the right one for your listening needs particularly difficult.
There is no shortage of Bluetooth speakers under $100, even $50, which can make choosing the right one for your listening needs particularly difficult.
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Emotions are so hot right now.
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Back in 2013, Ultimate Ears dropped its first Bluetooth wireless speaker, the UE Boom.
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Trees are a key component of a healthy planet.
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This duo of high-performance drones is designed for both fun and precision , offering the perfect mix of advanced features and user-friendly controls to captivate drone enthusiasts of all levels.
This duo of high-performance drones is designed for both fun and precision , offering the perfect mix of advanced features and user-friendly controls to captivate drone enthusiasts of all levels.
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Step in front of the giant wall of TVs at your local big box store, and the OLED TVs will likely stand out.
Step in front of the giant wall of TVs at your local big box store, and the OLED TVs will likely stand out.
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In a new study published July 24 in Nature , a 19-member team of scientists from around the world report the discovery of a new supergiant exoplanet orbiting the star Eps Ind A. The planetnamed Eps ...
In a new study published July 24 in Nature , a 19-member team of scientists from around the world report the discovery of a new supergiant exoplanet orbiting the star Eps Ind A. The planetnamed Eps Ind Abwas observed with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and is at least six times the mass of Jupiter.…
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Mercury retrograde is blamed for a whole host of problems in astrologically inclined peoples lives: flight delays, malfunctioning electronics, fights with your spouse, and more.
Mercury retrograde is blamed for a whole host of problems in astrologically inclined peoples lives: flight delays, malfunctioning electronics, fights with your spouse, and more.
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Its pretty difficult to know what was on the menu for Neanderthals , particularly since smaller items like birds dont usually leave many archaeological traces behind.
Its pretty difficult to know what was on the menu for Neanderthals , particularly since smaller items like birds dont usually leave many archaeological traces behind.
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A team of paleontologists combing through Scotlands fossil-rich and misty Isle of Skye discovered the remains of a small, but exciting, early mammal .
A team of paleontologists combing through Scotlands fossil-rich and misty Isle of Skye discovered the remains of a small, but exciting, early mammal .
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A Bluetooth speaker is a great way to listen to the tunes you love anytime, anywhere, and without getting tangled up in an endless maze of cords.
A Bluetooth speaker is a great way to listen to the tunes you love anytime, anywhere, and without getting tangled up in an endless maze of cords.
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Shower speakers let you listen to your favorite podcasts, playlists, and albums without worrying about any damage from liquids or steam.
Shower speakers let you listen to your favorite podcasts, playlists, and albums without worrying about any damage from liquids or steam.
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Waterproof speakers can pump out your favorite music any time, rain or shine.
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While bees get most of the pollination hype, butterflies and moths are some of our planets power pollinators .
While bees get most of the pollination hype, butterflies and moths are some of our planets power pollinators .
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Truck builder Ram unveiled its first all-electric truck, the Ram 1500 Revolution, early last year.
Truck builder Ram unveiled its first all-electric truck, the Ram 1500 Revolution, early last year.
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It's BRAT summer.
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Fish ingesting microplastics is bad enough, but new analysis points to additional humanmade issues.
Fish ingesting microplastics is bad enough, but new analysis points to additional humanmade issues.
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In a rapidly evolving world, continuous learning is not just a luxuryit's more like a necessity.
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Doctors advise against taking expired medications , but what do you do if you're stationed on Mars with no pharmacy in sight?
Doctors advise against taking expired medications , but what do you do if you're stationed on Mars with no pharmacy in sight?
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On July 23, 1999, the Chandra X-ray space telescope began its journey.
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For decades, sports car obsessives have taken some of the inherent traits of internal combustion for granted.
For decades, sports car obsessives have taken some of the inherent traits of internal combustion for granted.
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Its one of the earliest things you learn in elementary school science classEarths life-sustaining oxygen is produced by plants and algae during photosynthesis using a combination of carbon dioxide and ...
Its one of the earliest things you learn in elementary school science classEarths life-sustaining oxygen is produced by plants and algae during photosynthesis using a combination of carbon dioxide and sunlight.
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To get our points across , humans use numerous gestures and shift the speed and tone of our speech.
To get our points across , humans use numerous gestures and shift the speed and tone of our speech.
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A dual-monitor setup can offer a boost to your productivity.
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Excerpted from Math for English Majors  by Ben Orlin.
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Of the six million cigarettes annually smoked around the world, people toss an estimated 4 trillion butts somewhere other than ashtrays and trash bins.
Of the six million cigarettes annually smoked around the world, people toss an estimated 4 trillion butts somewhere other than ashtrays and trash bins.
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Are you in the market for a high-performance desktop that won't break the bank?
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Mention jet lag to someone, and theyre liable to offer you any number of supposed cures for the notorious travel issue .
Mention jet lag to someone, and theyre liable to offer you any number of supposed cures for the notorious travel issue .
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Dozens of people were injured, some seriously, during a bout of severe turbulence on an Air Europa flight traveling from Spain to Uruguay at the beginning of July.
Dozens of people were injured, some seriously, during a bout of severe turbulence on an Air Europa flight traveling from Spain to Uruguay at the beginning of July.
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Dogs have distinct personalities and reactions to their humans and we might be stressing them out .
Dogs have distinct personalities and reactions to their humans and we might be stressing them out .
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You can never be overly prepared when heading out on a camping trip, or ensuring you have a secure power source at home in case of a natural disaster.
You can never be overly prepared when heading out on a camping trip, or ensuring you have a secure power source at home in case of a natural disaster.
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On the cover of the February 1951 issue of Popular Science , a headline read, "Can 'Death Sand' Win Battles?
On the cover of the February 1951 issue of Popular Science , a headline read, "Can 'Death Sand' Win Battles?
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