# popular science (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover popular science. Page: Feed: --- ## [How likely is a Yellowstone ‘supervolcano’ eruption today?](https://www.popsci.com/science/how-likely-is-a-yellowstone-supervolcano-eruption-today/) _2026-08-21 · Popular Science Team · Popular Science_ Don't cancel your trip just yet. The post How likely is a Yellowstone ‘supervolcano’ eruption today? appeared first on Popular Science . ## [How Americans stayed cool before air conditioning: From sitting on smelly ice to sleeping on the roof](https://www.popsci.com/technology/before-air-conditioning-history/) _2026-08-19 · Mack DeGeurin · Popular Science_ Even Presidents had to get clever in the heat, such as building a screened-in porch on top of the White House just to catch a breeze. The post How Americans stayed cool before air conditioning: From sitting on smelly ice to sleeping on the roof appeared first on Popular Science . ## [Can’t whistle? It’s not you, it’s mouth geometry.](https://www.popsci.com/science/why-people-cant-whistle/) _2026-08-16 · Jennifer Byrne · Popular Science_ But with some practice you can likely get there. The post Can’t whistle? It’s not you, it’s mouth geometry. appeared first on Popular Science . ## [We smell different as we age. Here’s why.](https://www.popsci.com/science/old-person-smell-science/) _2026-08-13 · Jennifer Byrne · Popular Science_ An odor-producing molecule 2-nonenal is only part of the story. The post We smell different as we age. Here’s why. appeared first on Popular Science . ## [Do rage workouts really help to blow off steam?](https://www.popsci.com/health/rage-workout-when-angry-good/) _2026-08-11 · Clarissa Brincat · Popular Science_ Research suggests that using exercise as an outlet for anger and frustration may be counterproductive. The post Do rage workouts really help to blow off steam? appeared first on Popular Science . ## [Back to Write... Myself](http://bryukh.com/posts/back-to-write/) _2026-04-03 · Valentin Briukhanov · Valentin Briukhanov_ I started to use LLMs for writing before GPT got Chat- prefix. As English is the second language for me, AI helped me a lot to improve my writing and style. It was a huge boost to get your “personal editor”. However, the more I used LLMs less I enjoyed writing. Hobby became routine and boring work, where I don’t create but some “layer”. So I slowly lost interest in writing blogs and articles. ... ## [Uncomfortable Games](http://bryukh.com/posts/uncomfortable-games-copy/) _2025-10-06 · Valentin Briukhanov · Valentin Briukhanov_ Choosing a game to start when completing the previous one is not always an easy task. What about taking something AAA and trying to play it? Especially when it’s in your backlog for years? Ok, this one looks interesting and looks very polished after many patches. Futuristic setting, RPG mechanics, and a deep story. Sounds good. I love complex RPGs, sci-fi books were always under my pillow, an... ## [Popular Science Channel Recommendation](http://bryukh.com/posts/ne-popular-science-recommendation/) _2025-05-16 · Valentin Briukhanov · Valentin Briukhanov_ The next Chinese Exam is coming, so I started taking more audition practice. Usually, I prefer some comedy series or movies for that; however, this time, I’ve found something even better. I love popular science videos, even with the contradictory opinions of “true” scientists. However, those channels and shows give me more motivation to learn something new. So, my search for some Chinese langu... ## [Webots Progress](http://bryukh.com/posts/webots-progress/) _2025-04-02 · Valentin Briukhanov · Valentin Briukhanov_ Three weeks of learning Robotics and Webots. Started with basic simulations and simple robot behaviors. The 3D visualization helps to understand how robots move and interact with their environment. The Webots interface feels a bit clumsy compared to modern game engines. It’s understandable given its specific purpose, but I’m thinking about trying Unity or another game engine for robot simulati... ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pwx7uPwa6RAM) _2025-04-01 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [ChatGPT 4o images and learning](http://bryukh.com/posts/chatgpt4o-images-and-learning/) _2025-03-26 · Valentin Briukhanov · Valentin Briukhanov_ You’ve probably heard about the new ChatGPT features and enhanced image generation. As you might guess from my previous posts, my first experiments were with Chinese learning. What works for me personally can also be valuable professionally in creating educational games and content. Previously, the main challenge in making flashcard images was achieving a consistent visual style and integrating...