One idea the team floats is that zinc and manganese are limited resources, so scorpions can only reinforce the most critical parts of the stingers instead of spreading the metals across their entire exoskeleton. Going deeper into the reasons behind what appears to be a design flaw in an otherwise neatly built stinger is one…
US President Donald Trump makes a fist upon arrival at Miami International Airport in Miami, on April 11, 2026. (Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PINK SLIPS COMING: Educators fired or suspended after lamenting Trump survived dinner shooting FREE SPEECH FIGHT: University sued for allegedly stonewalling…
The FDA expanded the indication for dextromethorphan hydrobromide and bupropion hydrochloride (Auvelity) extended-release tablets to treat agitation associated with Alzheimer’s disease dementia, the agency announced Thursday. This decision marks the first approved treatment for Alzheimer’s dementia that is not an antipsychotic, the FDA said. The drug initially was approved to treat major depressive disorder in…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Something strange is happening underneath Area 51. According to United States Geological Survey data earlier this week, over 100 people have reported at least 17 earthquakes within the span of only 24 hours not far from the infamous, highly…
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing The DHS shutdown is over. What happens now? 03:47 UP NEXT A ‘military operation’ or a ‘war’? Inside Trump’s mixed messaging on Iran 14:58 House Democrat says ‘the law is very clear’ as Trump faces Iran War Powers…
If you’re in the Google ecosystem or use Google Workspace at work, Google Chat is a popular choice for messaging and collaboration. The app replaced Hangouts in Gmail (RIP), originally launching for business before rolling out to everyone. Regardless of the context for using Google Chat, there are a handful of hacks to maximize its…
NASA announced Friday Janet Petro, center director for the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is retiring. Prior to joining NASA, Petro worked in a variety of military and industry positions, ultimately beginning her career at the agency in 2007 and working her way up to center director, as well as serving as acting administrator…
In a Friday letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and President pro tempore of the United States Senate Chuck Grassley, President Donald Trump declared that U.S. hostilities with Iran have concluded ahead of a critical congressional deadline. The White House laid out its rationale in the letter to the congressional leaders as the Middle East conflict…
2026 has already seen extensive wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina, linked to extreme weather TOMAS CUESTA / AFP via Getty Images A prominent scientist has predicted 2026 will be the hottest year on record, thanks to both climate change and a powerful El Niño effect that will raise temperatures further. The record is held by 2024,…
Sideloading is a hot topic in the mobile sphere, and Google recently made a huge change for how it works on Android. I think it’s a fantastic change, and I wish Google would have added the 24 hour delay for sideloading unverified apps years ago, but I’m glad they’ve finally done it. The majority of…
