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The tech behind the Olympics: High-speed cameras, sensors, and annoying drones
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (308+ words) Published Feb 11, 2026 10:56 AM EST Image:Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP All of this data is processed in real time and presented on screen as heat maps and visualizations that viewers at home can see. To put that in perspective, Swiss Timing CEO…...
16 astonishing images from the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards
3+ day, 21+ min ago (21+ words) 16 astonishing images from the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards'Popular Science Published Feb 8, 2026 1:00 PM EST...
Watch an albatross give its brand-new chick a very careful cleanup
1+ week, 1+ day ago (228+ words) Published Feb 3, 2026 12:30 PM EST As thousands of birds nest in the warm sun of Midway Atoll, some tend to their new chicks. In a video posted by Friends of Midway Atoll (FOMA), one of the newest M'l" (Laysan albatross) chicks…...
11 stunning finalists for the Youth Photographer of the Year prize
1+ week, 4+ day ago (76+ words) From showy peacocks to flying BMXers. The post 11 stunning finalists for the Youth Photographer of the Year prize appeared first on Popular Science. Published Jan 31, 2026 1:01 PM EST Young people have a different perspective on our world, both literally and figuratively....
13 gorgeous black-and-white images of the animal kingdom
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (48+ words) Published Jan 20, 2026 8:04 PM EST While our world is filled with brilliant colors, seeing it in monochrome can be striking. 2025 PopSci Best of What's New The 50 most important innovations of the year Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a…...
Adorama just dropped prices on Canon cameras and lenses by up to 30%
4+ week, 1+ day ago (204+ words) Published Jan 12, 2026 10:39 PM EST If you want one camera that can credibly handle everything from personal work to serious action, this full-frame mirrorless body is a sweet spot. It's quick, offers impressive autofocus, and has enough controls to grow with…...
Zombie fungus, ‘living stones’ among favorite botany discoveries of 2025
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (528+ words) Zombie fungus, "living stones" among favorite botany discoveries of 2025Popular Science It's easy to forget how much we still don't know about our planet's ecosystems. Every year, researchers identify thousands of plant and fungi species that were previously unknown to science....
Astronaut snaps spectacular photo of lightning above Italy
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (181+ words) Astronaut snaps spectacular photo of lightning above Italy'Popular Science Lightning is one of Earth's most impressive phenomena. The sudden discharges of superheated plasma occur even in seemingly sunny conditions, rip apart air molecules, and can easily span hundreds of miles....
An ode to slugs, the mascots of post-holiday laziness
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (362+ words) Andrew Paul is Popular Science's staff writer focused primarily on tech, AI, physics, and culture news. He was previously a regular contributor to The A.V. Club and Input, and has been featured by Rolling Stone, Fangoria, GQ, Slate, NBC, McSweeney's Internet…...
12 ethereal images from the 2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year awards
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1076+ words) 12 ethereal images from the 2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year awards'Popular Science In 2025, the aurora provided some most intense displays of the current solar cycle. While solar maximum has now peaked, geomagnetic activity has remained exceptionally strong. Lights and Ice…...