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  1. 1.9 spooky photos of dead man’s finger fungusPopular Science Team · The zombie-looking fungi is found throughout the United States. The post 9 spooky photos of dead man’s finger fungus appeared first on Popular Science .
  2. 2.Amazon has rare deals on Kiehl’s skincare right now, with most products 25% offStan Horaczek · More than 80 Kiehl’s moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and body lotions are marked down just as heating season starts drying out your skin. The post Amazon has rare deals on Kiehl’s skincare right now
  3. 3.Psychedelic nasal spray treats depression with toad-inspired gooMack DeGeurin · Scientists re-created a Sonoran desert toad's trip-inducing secretions in a lab. The post Psychedelic nasal spray treats depression with toad-inspired goo appeared first on Popular Science .
  4. 4.Send your name to Saturn’s largest moonAndrew Paul · NASA's mission to search for life’s building blocks on Titan is scheduled for 2028. The post Send your name to Saturn’s largest moon appeared first on Popular Science .
  5. 5.In 1841, flesh and blood rained down in TennesseeLeah Hudson · From ancient Greece to modern India, flesh falls and blood rain aren't one-off events. The post In 1841, flesh and blood rained down in Tennessee appeared first on Popular Science .
  6. 6.World’s tallest Day of the Dead sculpture erected in Mexico CityAndrew Paul · The new Guinness World Record holder is as tall as six stacked giraffes. The post World’s tallest Day of the Dead sculpture erected in Mexico City appeared first on Popular Science .
  7. 7.Male black bear ‘Nugget’ wins Introvert Award for his adorable hiding techniqueLaura Baisas · Nugget is known for his small stature and scrappy fishing. The post Male black bear ‘Nugget’ wins Introvert Award for his adorable hiding technique appeared first on Popular Science .
  8. 8.Seven young condors released in northern CaliforniaMargherita Bassi · The large birds of prey are clawing their way back from the brink of extinction. The post Seven young condors released in northern California appeared first on Popular Science .
  9. 9.World War II’s baby gas masks are as unnerving as you’d imagineSarah Durn · After the horrors of the First World War, parents were understandably nervous. The post World War II’s baby gas masks are as unnerving as you’d imagine appeared first on Popular Science .
  10. 10.Why your favorite candy tastes different nowPopular Science Team · Jack Bishop of America's Test Kitchen explains why it's true. The post Why your favorite candy tastes different now appeared first on Popular Science .
  11. 11.Gamma-ray burst is one of the brightest in decadesAndrew Paul · It shot out a billion years’ worth of solar energy through a pencil-sized jet. The post Gamma-ray burst is one of the brightest in decades appeared first on Popular Science .
  12. 12.MIT develops robot that slithers through intestines like a snakeMack DeGeurin · It can enter through the front or back. The post MIT develops robot that slithers through intestines like a snake appeared first on Popular Science .
  13. 13.Rare glob-eyed fish spotted in ocean’s twilight zoneAndrew Paul · Watch new 4K footage of a barreleye fish. The post Rare glob-eyed fish spotted in ocean’s twilight zone appeared first on Popular Science .
  14. 14.Extremely chill bear named Paul wins a Dude-approved awardLaura Baisas · For his patience around salmon, the USDA Forest Service awards the black bear the 2026 Dude abides Award. The post Extremely chill bear named Paul wins a Dude-approved award appeared first on Popular
  15. 15.Permanent Daylight Saving Time is dangerous for kids, new research saysAndrew Paul · The 'Sunshine Protection Act' would leave children in the dark. The post Permanent Daylight Saving Time is dangerous for kids, new research says appeared first on Popular Science .
  16. 16.The puppy-sized bats of Madagascar are shrinkingLaura Baisas · They aren't interested in blood, just fruit. The post The puppy-sized bats of Madagascar are shrinking appeared first on Popular Science .
  17. 17.The creepy science behind sleep paralysis ‘demons’RJ Mackenzie · Aliens, vampires, and ghosts have haunted our sleep for centuries. The post The creepy science behind sleep paralysis ‘demons’ appeared first on Popular Science .
  18. 18.Spider named after Stephen Colbert has twice as many chromosomes as youAndrew Paul · Yes, the "t" in 'A. stephencolberti' is silent. The post Spider named after Stephen Colbert has twice as many chromosomes as you appeared first on Popular Science .
  19. 19.Touchscreen shirt shows photos, plays videos, and answers callsMack DeGeurin · The bendable touchscreen fabric was woven into a shirt that works even after 50 washes. The post Touchscreen shirt shows photos, plays videos, and answers calls appeared first on Popular Science .
  20. 20.Dog’s paw print found in a 3,700-year-old brickAndrew Paul · Bronze Age workers thought it was still good enough to use. The post Dog’s paw print found in a 3,700-year-old brick appeared first on Popular Science .
  21. 21.Bear with multiple tapeworms sticking out of its butt wins awardLaura Baisas · The U.S. Forest Service gave the unnamed bear the 2026 Host with the Most prize. The post Bear with multiple tapeworms sticking out of its butt wins award appeared first on Popular Science .
  22. 22.‘Hell chicken’ dinosaur likely dined on fruit, not meatAndrew Paul · The Cretaceous era species gobbled up fruit around present-day Montana. The post ‘Hell chicken’ dinosaur likely dined on fruit, not meat appeared first on Popular Science .
  23. 23.2026 Audio Awards: 40 products to upgrade your listening experienceTony Ware · It was a fantastic year for audiophiles of every level. These are the best headphones, speakers, earbuds, and everything else audio we experienced this year. The post 2026 Audio Awards: 40 products to
  24. 24.9 nature-inspired pumpkin carving patterns from the National Park ServicePopular Science Team · Bison and spiders and bears oh my! The post 9 nature-inspired pumpkin carving patterns from the National Park Service appeared first on Popular Science .
  26. 25.Unknown bald eagle spotted on Shadow’s nestPopular Science Team · Shadow has been spending less time on the nest he once shared with Jackie. The post Unknown bald eagle spotted on Shadow’s nest appeared first on Popular Science .
  27. 26.Why are bogs so good at preserving dead bodies?Laura Kiniry · They essentially 'pickle' people. The post Why are bogs so good at preserving dead bodies? appeared first on Popular Science .
  28. 27.China’s super-secret space plane visible in clearest photo yetAndrew Paul · The U.S. quietly dropped the picture inside a recent unclassified report. The post China’s super-secret space plane visible in clearest photo yet appeared first on Popular Science .
  29. 28.Apple just dropped the AI-oriented M6 chip into the iMac and the 14-inch MacBook ProStan Horaczek · The chip that debuted back in August has made its way to two more of Apple's computers. Plus, the company's subscription-based suite of creative software got an upgrade. The post Apple just dropped th
  30. 29.Silly bear cub wins award for being terrible at hide-and-seekLaura Baisas · The baby bear’s mom won the 2026 Mama Bear Award, so it will learn—eventually. The post Silly bear cub wins award for being terrible at hide-and-seek appeared first on Popular Science .
  31. 30.How to avoid the iPhone’s notorious ‘silent alarm’ bugDavid Nield · Slept in too long? A silent alarm may be to blame. The post How to avoid the iPhone’s notorious ‘silent alarm’ bug appeared first on Popular Science .
  32. 31.This lava planet shouldn’t have an atmosphere—but it doesAndrew Paul · TOI-561 b may be a supercharged version of Venus or Jupiter’s moon, Io. The post This lava planet shouldn’t have an atmosphere—but it does appeared first on Popular Science .
  33. 32.A three-legged cougar named Crimson is thriving in ArkansasMargherita Bassi · The rescued wildcat's leg was amputated after a foot injury, but that isn't slowing him down. The post A three-legged cougar named Crimson is thriving in Arkansas appeared first on Popular Science .
  34. 33.In 1828, serial killers sold their victims’ bodies to scienceRJ Mackenzie · Edinburgh's medical schools needed bodies. William Burke and William Hare had a horrifying solution. The post In 1828, serial killers sold their victims’ bodies to science appeared first on Popular Sc
  35. 34.2026 Gifts of the Year: Perfect presents for anyone on your listStan Horaczek · No matter who you're shopping for, these editor-approved products will make you a gift-giving legend this year. The post 2026 Gifts of the Year: Perfect presents for anyone on your list appeared first
  36. 35.The best portable chargersBrittany Vincent · Don’t get caught with your power down. A portable charger can keep you up and running through all of life's emergencies. The post The best portable chargers appeared first on Popular Science .
  37. 36.The best pizza ovensCarla Sosenko · We slice through the competition to find you the best pizza makers to get the most out of your dough. The post The best pizza ovens appeared first on Popular Science .
  38. 37.Parents of premature newborns can have more skin-to-skin contact with new deviceAndrew Paul · The 'Skincubator' is undergoing its first trials in the United States. The post Parents of premature newborns can have more skin-to-skin contact with new device appeared first on Popular Science .
  39. 38.Read censored texts from around the world at this Minecraft libraryAndrew Paul · ‘The Uncensored Library’ houses suppressed content from 9 countries—including the U.S. The post Read censored texts from around the world at this Minecraft library appeared first on Popular Science .
  40. 39.The 2026 Mama Bear Award goes to a black bear with a mulletLaura Baisas · Osso fought off another bear named Scuba Sue to win this year’s award from the USDA Forest Service. The post The 2026 Mama Bear Award goes to a black bear with a mullet appeared first on Popular Scien
  41. 40.Earth’s first fully-marine amphibian stalked the seafloor with a chunky, bony bodyLaura Baisas · ‘Gerrothorax maritimus’ lived about 237 million years ago, when parts of China were covered by an ocean. The post Earth’s first fully-marine amphibian stalked the seafloor with a chunky, bony body app
  42. 41.Family finds World War II grenade in grandfather’s basementAndrew Paul · Fall cleaning gave the Michigan residents an unexpected surprise. The post Family finds World War II grenade in grandfather’s basement appeared first on Popular Science .
  43. 42.Celebrate the flavors of fall with three spicy recipesPriya Mani · A new book offers a history lesson with every spice. The post Celebrate the flavors of fall with three spicy recipes appeared first on Popular Science .
  44. 43.In 1934, a doctor brought a dog back to life. He tried to do the same with humans.Shoshi Parks · Dr. Robert Cornish was a real-life Victor Frankenstein. The post In 1934, a doctor brought a dog back to life. He tried to do the same with humans. appeared first on Popular Science .
  45. 44.6 stellar images of the early universePopular Science Team · The most detailed simulation of our universe’s first 2 billion years to date. The post 6 stellar images of the early universe appeared first on Popular Science .
  46. 45.23 dazzling panoramic images from the 2026 Epson International Pano AwardsPopular Science Team · A sweeping view of our beautiful planet. The post 23 dazzling panoramic images from the 2026 Epson International Pano Awards appeared first on Popular Science .
  47. 46.Why do dead bodies move and make noise?Sarah Kuta · The explanation is less zombie apocalypse and more biology. The post Why do dead bodies move and make noise? appeared first on Popular Science .
  48. 47.6 ways bats are surprisingly humanLaura Baisas · We share more in common with our winged mammal compatriots than what meets the eye. The post 6 ways bats are surprisingly human appeared first on Popular Science .
  49. 48.Why volunteers are gluing seeds to clam shells in ConnecticutMargherita Bassi · Using the bivalves as gardeners could help protect vulnerable coastlines. The post Why volunteers are gluing seeds to clam shells in Connecticut appeared first on Popular Science .
  51. 49.How to turn your smartphone into a mobile video editing suiteDavid Nield · Adobe offers a free video editor for your phone—here's what it can do. The post How to turn your smartphone into a mobile video editing suite appeared first on Popular Science .
  52. 50.12 striking images from European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026Popular Science Team · From slumbering bats in the caves of Hungary to peaceful bison in rural Poland. The post 12 striking images from European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 appeared first on Popular Science .
  53. 51.The 5-Second Rule is scientifically falseEric Alt · Don't eat food that fell on the floor. The post The 5-Second Rule is scientifically false appeared first on Popular Science .
  54. 52.Play ‘Doom’ on this tiny, uterus-shaped period trackerAndrew Paul · Clotty also doesn't share any personal data. The post Play ‘Doom’ on this tiny, uterus-shaped period tracker appeared first on Popular Science .
  55. 53.Psychologist found the first corporate psychopath—a 17th century Dutch mutineerAndrew Paul · Meet Jeronimus Cornelisz: merchant, malignant narcissist, and terrible boss. The post Psychologist found the first corporate psychopath—a 17th century Dutch mutineer appeared first on Popular Science
  56. 54.World’s largest wildlife crossing nears completion in CaliforniaMargherita Bassi · The 210-foot-long Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will help animals safely cross California's famed 101 freeway. The post World’s largest wildlife crossing nears completion in California appeared f
  57. 55.At Scotland’s ancient Cladh Hallan, homes were full of human bonesAnna Goldfield · These Bronze Age farmers pieced together mummies from multiple skeletons. Then lived with them. The post At Scotland’s ancient Cladh Hallan, homes were full of human bones appeared first on Popular Sc
  58. 56.Bat mothers’ hearts beat faster when they hear their pupsAndrew Paul · They can even pick out their offspring’s distress cries amongst thousands of bats. The post Bat mothers’ hearts beat faster when they hear their pups appeared first on Popular Science .
  59. 57.I’m buying this heated blanket for 40% off at Amazon and resisting the urge to turn on my heat before NovemberStan Horaczek · Bedsure’s Amazon sale has heated throws, sherpa blankets, and wearable blankets that cost much less to run than a space heater. The post I’m buying this heated blanket for 40% off at Amazon and resist
  60. 58.Scam alert: The government is not deleting your phone numberAndrew Paul · The FTC warned that con artists are pretending to be the FTC. The post Scam alert: The government is not deleting your phone number appeared first on Popular Science .
  61. 59.You could live in a converted Cold War missile silo for just $1.6 millionMack DeGeurin · Breakfast nook? More like breakfast nuke. The post You could live in a converted Cold War missile silo for just $1.6 million appeared first on Popular Science .
  62. 60.Rattlesnake bite venom is based on their personalityAndrew Paul · Deadly or not, it's best to leave them alone. The post Rattlesnake bite venom is based on their personality appeared first on Popular Science .
  63. 61.Treefrog ‘fingerprints’ are on their eyeballsLaura Baisas · The Amazon’s egg-eating spiny-backed frogs have distinct patterns on their irises. The post Treefrog ‘fingerprints’ are on their eyeballs appeared first on Popular Science .
  64. 62.The best cameras under $1,000, according to expertsStan Horaczek · You don't need to spend as much as you would on a used car to get a great camera. The post The best cameras under $1,000, according to experts appeared first on Popular Science .
  65. 63.Deer mating season can be deadly for drivers. Solar powered roadsigns may help.Andrew Paul · Virginia's year-long pilot program reduced speed and involved over 10,000 vehicles. The post Deer mating season can be deadly for drivers. Solar powered roadsigns may help. appeared first on Popular S
  66. 64.What night is van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’? New analysis says it’s in July.Laura Baisas · Astronomy, weather data, and even letters referencing cicadas indicate he may have painted what the sky looked like around July 22, 1889. The post What night is van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’? New anal
  67. 65.Some people really are werewolves—at least, in their mindsJennifer Byrne · People with clinical lycanthropy are trapped in a body-horror nightmare. The post Some people really are werewolves—at least, in their minds appeared first on Popular Science .
  68. 66.Baby manta rays stick to the shallows to avoid sharks and orcaLaura Baisas · Adults can reach 30 feet long and weigh over 4,400 pounds, but coastal areas offer the young fish space to grow. The post Baby manta rays stick to the shallows to avoid sharks and orca appeared first
  69. 67.AI-powered robots can be tricked into slicing off fingersMack DeGeurin · One secret code word is all it takes. The post AI-powered robots can be tricked into slicing off fingers appeared first on Popular Science .
  70. 68.WWII fighter plane crash found in Hungary after nearly 80 yearsAndrew Paul · The Soviet Yakovlev Yak-1 likely lost a dogfight against German ace pilot, Peter Düttmann. The post WWII fighter plane crash found in Hungary after nearly 80 years appeared first on Popular Science .
  71. 69.In 1871, this nightmarish ‘Creeping Baby Doll’ was all the rageSarah Durn · It's an American Ghoul Doll, if you will. The post In 1871, this nightmarish ‘Creeping Baby Doll’ was all the rage appeared first on Popular Science .
  72. 70.Distant space ‘hamburger’ hides a baby gas giantAndrew Paul · GoHam is almost 93 billion miles wide. The post Distant space ‘hamburger’ hides a baby gas giant appeared first on Popular Science .
  73. 71.Spooooooky! Alaskan man makes terrifying ‘kelp-o’-lanterns’Margherita Bassi · The kelp-y creations will only look creepier with time. The post Spooooooky! Alaskan man makes terrifying ‘kelp-o’-lanterns’ appeared first on Popular Science .
  74. 72.Earth’s spookiest lake is in Siberia and dates back 25 million yearsPopular Science Team · Plus soiled underpants and other weird things we learned this week. The post Earth’s spookiest lake is in Siberia and dates back 25 million years appeared first on Popular Science .
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