How gross is it to leave a toothbrush exposed in the bathroom?
Toilet plumes are real, but your toothbrush is probably fine. The post How gross is it to leave a toothbrush exposed in the bathroom? appeared first on Popular Science .
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New Fat Bear Week children’s book turns Katmai’s famous bears into wrestlers
A Q&A with Alaskan author Brooke Hartman on salmon, writing challenges, and why people love these bears. The post New Fat Bear Week children’s book turns Katmai’s famous bears into wrestlers appeared first on Popular Science .
5 tricks you can do on Android but not iOS
Apple and Google’s mobile operating systems are more similar than ever, but differences remain. Here are some tricks exclusive to Android. The post 5 tricks you can do on Android but not iOS appeared first on Popular Science .
Oddly etched Neolithic arrowheads baffle archaeologists in Turkey
No two obsidian weapon tips are alike. The post Oddly etched Neolithic arrowheads baffle archaeologists in Turkey appeared first on Popular Science .
Neck fans might look goofy, but tests show they work surprisingly well
The wearable might just do the trick in stuffy offices. The post Neck fans might look goofy, but tests show they work surprisingly well appeared first on Popular Science .
Fisherman finds live WWII mine at bottom of Danube River in Slovakia
Don't worry. The 1,500 pound weapon's detonation was captured on camera. The post Fisherman finds live WWII mine at bottom of Danube River in Slovakia appeared first on Popular Science .
Baby raccoon wrestling shenanigans caught on wildlife center camera
Rescued animals get plenty of fun and important enrichment in outdoor enclosures. The post Baby raccoon wrestling shenanigans caught on wildlife center camera appeared first on Popular Science .
Amazon just dropped our favorite Garmin running watches and fitness trackers to their lowest prices ever
If you're in the market for a serious running watch or robust fitness tracker, there has never been a better time to jump into the Garmin ecosystem. The post Amazon just dropped our favorite Garmin running watches and fitness trackers to their lowest prices ever appeared first on Popular Science .
British man spends $7,000 building a street-legal sports car in his shed
The lightweight Gasolini AR1 is a motorcycle, meets 'Blade Runner,' meets vintage European race car. The post British man spends $7,000 building a street-legal sports car in his shed appeared first on Popular Science .
How likely is a Yellowstone ‘supervolcano’ eruption today?
Don't cancel your trip just yet. The post How likely is a Yellowstone ‘supervolcano’ eruption today? appeared first on Popular Science .
New snake species named in honor of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash
‘Lielaphis slashi’ is a nonvenomous groundsnake discovered in the forests of New Guinea The post New snake species named in honor of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash appeared first on Popular Science .
Scientists smash atoms together to create ‘little’ big bangs
Recreating the universe’s earliest moments could help us learn more about the elusive quark-gluon plasma. The post Scientists smash atoms together to create ‘little’ big bangs appeared first on Popular Science .
Meet Bucky Dent, one of Katmai’s most innovative bears
Cameras spotted Bear 164 going after a speedy salmon. The post Meet Bucky Dent, one of Katmai’s most innovative bears appeared first on Popular Science .
15,000 years ago, desert dwellers dined on snakes and lizards
The Natufians knew how to butcher their reptiles. The post 15,000 years ago, desert dwellers dined on snakes and lizards appeared first on Popular Science .
NASA abandons mission to save Swift Observatory from a fiery death
The 22-year-old orbital observatory is expected to plunge back to Earth sometime in October. The post NASA abandons mission to save Swift Observatory from a fiery death appeared first on Popular Science .
11 stunning images celebrating Earth’s life—and the scientists who study it
From tree bark to cuttlefish to researching by moonlight, the world of science is very cool. The post 11 stunning images celebrating Earth’s life—and the scientists who study it appeared first on Popular Science .
Long-lost letter reveals bitter struggle between two rival popes
Pope Alexander II may have punished the English king for siding with his rival during the Norman invasion of 1066. The post Long-lost letter reveals bitter struggle between two rival popes appeared first on Popular Science .
Sennheiser’s new MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds bring refined acoustics and replaceable batteries to your pocket
The company is packing its latest, greatest engineering into an even more portable package. The post Sennheiser’s new MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds bring refined acoustics and replaceable batteries to your pocket appeared first on Popular Science .
Bald eagle Shadow’s friend KD1 renamed Kaydee
Cameras have spotted the pair flying around Big Bear Valley. The post Bald eagle Shadow’s friend KD1 renamed Kaydee appeared first on Popular Science .
Bear dies after getting trapped in hot car
Don't leave food (or even sunscreen) in your car. The post Bear dies after getting trapped in hot car appeared first on Popular Science .