1+ week, 2+ day ago  (764+ words) Now they're learning how these "markers of resilience" could help you live long too. Here's what you'll learn when you read this story. For decades, aging research focused on avoiding disease, keeping cholesterol low, blood sugar controlled, organs functioning within…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (906+ words) We've still got a while left until winter is over. The puffer jacket is a staple in winterwear. At its core, the puffer's power comes from loft. By using down or advanced synthetic fills, these jackets create pockets of still…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (487+ words) Quick setup, hassle-free entry, and a killer app'that's all I could ask for (and no more than I wanted) from a smart lock. I never thought smart home tech was for me. Maybe that's because my introduction to it was…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (249+ words) The new Baton Ultra from Olight is a standout pocket flashlight. For years, we've recommended the Arc Pro Ultra as the most versatile flashlight, but the brand's newest offering may take its place. This week, Olight released the Baton Ultra…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (277+ words) Yawning can impact the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and venous blood flow, suggesting a regulation of neurofluids and increase in carotid arterial blood flow. Typically, these two fluids flow in opposite directions, but MRI scans show that during a yawn,…...

14+ hour, 4+ min ago  (34+ words) A twist on the standard plant support, this trellis doubles as a birdbath for wildlife enthusiasts. The iron frame features butterfly accents and a built-in basin that can be removed for easy cleaning. .....

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1698+ words) The scrappy startup betting everything on achieving what no other private company has: making asteroid mining a reality. It's not quite clear what happened: Shortly after launch, the crew on the ground began having communications issues. They were unable to…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (182+ words) And it's older'and so much weirder'than anyone expected. Hey, Pop Mech readers! Welcome to the first episode of The Astounding Pop Mech Show, our weekly video podcast series where we unpack the weirdest, wildest breakthroughs and try to answer the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (243+ words) Scientists think they've found a way to investigate the creation of cell membranes and DNA genomes that gave rise to the last universal common ancestor. "While the last universal common ancestor is the most ancient organism we can study with…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (244+ words) The accidental use of Imperial instead of metric units meant doom for the Mars Climate Orbiter. December 11, 1998launch day for the Mars Climate Orbiter (MCO) and the accompanying Polar Lander, both of which were part of a larger NASA initiative known…...