Generative AI is filling up the web at a rapid rate, and while we're weighing up the consequences for education , energy , and human creativity, it's making it much harder to trust anything that appears online.

If you live anywhere from central Virginia to southern New England, youve probably witnessed the hordes up close: Massive numbers of polka-dotted pests clustered on vines, branches, and buildings.

Scientists and enthusiastic dog owners alike have long quibbled about what attributes or tendencies make one animal smarter or more intelligent than another.

Until 2019, the computer system that controlled the USA's nuclear arsenal famously relied on eight-inch floppy disks, a format you probably have to be in your fifties to have ever laid eyes on.

The July 4 long holiday weekend is here, and while you should certainly spend it relaxing with friends and family, it's also a time to score excellent discounts on the latest gear.

A wireless soundbar can change the entire feel of your home theater.

Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?

This month, the burgeoning era of private spaceflight takes a big step forward.

Humans are not the only animal species that tries to heal wounds or even perform amputations .

If you've ever found yourself stretched out on a seaside dune in the blistering August sun, pining for the cool rejuvenation of a fresh mint tea, you've understood the allure of a cooler.

Theyre scaly, covered in armor, and hiding a secret identity.

Over the course of the past decade or so, grocery shoppers at outlets large and small have become accustomed to automated self-checkout stations that reduce the number of human cashiers required to scan and weigh items.

Whether sourced from a bustling grocery store, a local farmers market, or even your own garden , fruits and vegetables come into contact with numerous surfaces and hands during their journey to your kitchen.

Life, as they say, comes at you fast.

Certain health trends seem to gain and lose popularity in cyclical patterns again and again every few years.

When I sneeze, everyone knows about it.

Brett and Mark discuss the massive implications of last week's CDK Global software hack, and the ripple effects throughout the industry. The guys talk a little Tradio, Mark gives a 1964 Dodge Custom 880 update, Brett discusses his fleet of broken stuff, new old Harleys, and congratulates his daughter and son-in-law on their wedding. All this and mu…

Weve already track-tested the twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid McLaren Artura at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and ripped flat-out in one across the wilds of Idaho at 200 mph in one, so whats the next act for McLarens second-generation super sports car?

They may not have the name recognition that some of the bigger players command, but Nakamichi makes some of the best (if not the best) wireless surround sound systems on the market.

In Head Trip , PopSci explores the relationship between our brains, our senses, and the strange things that happen in between.

Physical books will always have their loyal fansand rightly sobut there's a lot to be said for the audiobook.

A power drill is one of the few tools that belong in every tool room (if you're lucky enough to have the space) or closet shelf.

Are you a fan of superhero adventures and engaging storytelling?

Green and golden bell frogs used to be so common in Sydney, Australia that residents would find them hiding in their mailboxes and toilets.

Whether youre gaming or taking on a big project at work, upgrading to a curved monitor can elevate your computing experience.

The pianos history may date back over 300 years, but today's digital pianos have brought the instrument into the modern era.

Compost is a highly beneficial soil amendment that enhances soil structure and health by introducing organic matter.

The title of astronaut is one of the rarest designations a human can haveonly 652 people on our planet have ventured into outer space.

Tablets made for college students offer the power and usability of a laptop with the versatility and portability of a much smaller device.

Amazon announced its annual Prime Day event is July 16-17.

Propane grills offer a few advantages over their charcoal-powered counterparts.

They say life's a beach, and it can be ... until you get a sunburn since you didn't have a shady beach tent.

The switch from cable and satellite to streaming services has led to a surprising comeback for a certain older piece of gear: the humble TV antenna, like our best overall, the Antennas Direct 8-Element Bowtie TV Antenna .

Trash doesn't have to be a complete mess with the help of a motion-sensor trash can.

An indoor TV antenna can help you escape the tyranny of cable monopolies.

If you're just getting into grilling, a gas grill under $1,000 is an excellent place to start.

Italian automaker Maserati disproves the fallacy that electric boats are slow and too heavy to float with one of its newest collaborations.

Even after sizable industry advances, humanoid robots remain firmly within the uncanny valley.

The charcoal grill is an icon of the American backyard and is more popular than ever.

You may not think of Texas as a hotspot for health and wellness.

The color blue is a very common favorite color for humans , but it is not seen in plants and animals very often .

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year, which means a lot more people should be using earplugs for work.

A decapitated squirrel hangs lifeless in the talons of a barred owl.

The humble screensaver was first introduced on computers to minimize the risk of burn-in on the displaywhere static images would be 'burned' into the screen if nothing moved for an extended period of time.

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Noted public figures like David Attenborough have previously claimed that human evolution is over, but many researchers studying human evolution firmly disagree.

Light bulb security cameras offer a handy security solution for people who want coverage, but don't want to partake in a complicate installation process.

What would you think of a device that promised to cure cancer, soothe arthritis, and even irradiate your babys milk?

I love trying to figure out the age of old maps.

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