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The tech behind the Olympics: High-speed cameras, sensors, and annoying drones

The tech behind the Olympics: High-speed cameras, sensors, and annoying drones1+ hour, 29+ 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…...

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popsci.com > gear > wolfbox-4-in-1-jump-starter-with-air-compressor-review

I tested the Wolfbox 4-in-1 Jump Starter with Air Compressor during a real-world emergency

I tested the Wolfbox 4-in-1 Jump Starter with Air Compressor during a real-world emergency2+ hour, 7+ min ago   (676+ words) Published Feb 11, 2026 3:18 PM EST It can be hard to recommend products that you hope to never use, but Wolfbox's multi-functional jump starter is a great option for any car emergency kit. This is a genuinely useful multi-tool for people who…...

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popsci.com > environment > do-bears-hibernate

No, bears don't actually hibernate

No, bears don't actually hibernate8+ hour, 17+ min ago   (1141+ words) Published Feb 11, 2026 9:09 AM EST Image: AFP / Stringer / Getty Imag For many animals that live in cold climates, winter means low-power mode. But no creature is more tied to the image of a long, cozy winter than hibernating bears all snuggled…...

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popsci.com > environment > 9-rare-animals-caught-on-camera-in-the-amazon-of-asia

9 rare animals caught on camera in the ‘Amazon of Asia’

9 rare animals caught on camera in the ‘Amazon of Asia’17+ hour, 25+ min ago   (221+ words) 9 rare animals caught on camera in the "Amazon of Asia'Popular Science The results of a new camera-trap survey in Southeast Asia is revealing a bevy of hidden biodiversity tucked within the Annamites mountain range. This largely unexplored wildlife hotspot has…...

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popsci.com > science > ancient-sharks-arkansas

Ancient sharks once swam in this landlocked state

Ancient sharks once swam in this landlocked state22+ hour, 35+ min ago   (467+ 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…...

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popsci.com > gear > flashforge-3d-printer-filament-deals-amazon-february

Amazon just dropped the prices on these editor-approved Flashforge 3D printers and filaments

Amazon just dropped the prices on these editor-approved Flashforge 3D printers and filaments1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (585+ words) Published Feb 10, 2026 4:08 PM EST This is a great option of you want a streamlined experience. It's an enclosed machine with onboard filtration and a built-in camera'three features that matter a lot more once you stop thinking of a 3D printer as…...

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popsci.com > gear > greenworks-electric-yard-tool-deals-february-amazon

Amazon is clearing out Greenworks yard tools during this get-ready-for-spring flash sale

Amazon is clearing out Greenworks yard tools during this get-ready-for-spring flash sale1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (468+ words) Amazon is clearing out Greenworks yard tools during this get-ready-for-spring flash sale'Popular Science You may not be thinking hard about yard work right now, but that's what makes this such a great time to get battery-powered yard tools. Right now,…...

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popsci.com > environment > how-birds-keep-warm-in-winter

How do birds stay warm in winter?

How do birds stay warm in winter?1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (764+ words) Published Feb 10, 2026 9:00 AM EST You're at the park wearing a heavy winter coat, a beanie, gloves, a scarf, and warm boots'and you're still numb and shivering from the cold. Then you notice a robin hopping from branch to branch. Nearby,…...

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popsci.com > environment > nuclear-hog-hybrid-japan

Nuclear hog hybrids are breeding at breakneck speed in Japan

Nuclear hog hybrids are breeding at breakneck speed in Japan1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (207+ words) Published Feb 10, 2026 11:40 AM EST Their findings published in the Journal of Forest Research describe a totally unexpected landscape.Instead of the domestic pigs exhibiting an extended genetic influence on their descendants, maternal pig lineages are speeding up the genetic turnover…...

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This $20 ChatGPT & Automation learning bundle helps you get comfy with AI

This $20 ChatGPT & Automation learning bundle helps you get comfy with AI1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (323+ words) Published Feb 10, 2026 9:00 AM EST TL;DR:Getlifetime access to 12 ChatGPT and automation courses(25+ hours total) for just $19.99 and learn how to actually use AI in business, marketing, and everyday workflows. AI tools like ChatGPT are everywhere right now'but knowing they…...