On flight day 20 of NASA’s Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera looked back at the Moon as the spacecraft began its journey home. NASA/JSC If we want to establish a permanent human presence on the moon, we need more detailed maps than the existing options, some of which date back to the Apollo missions of 1960’s...

A decorative ring made from carved stone is embedded in the wall of a ballcourt in the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza in present day Mexico. LanaCanada Archeologists have found evidence that ancient Mayans may have made ceremonial offerings during the construction of the ballcourts they used for sporting events. An international...

Only an estimated 7 percent of online romance fraud victims report the crime to authorities. Deposit Photos Online romance scams netted con artists over $1.1 billion in 2023, with an average reported loss of around $2,000 per target. These victims who span age, gender, and demographics often aren’t only out of money—their time,...

An October 1919 Popular Science story described hail cannons and similar technological efforts to alter weather patterns. Popular Science From cities in the sky to robot butlers, futuristic visions fill the history of PopSci. In the Are we there yet? column we check in on progress towards our most ambitious promises. Read more...

Information on dinosaur brains comes from mineral infillings of the brain cavity, termed endocasts, as well as the shapes of the cavities themselves. University of Alberta New research is throwing some cold water on the idea that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex was as smart as a primate. These possibly scaly-lipped theropods were...

Stack CommerceWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Camping season is upon us! The call of the wild beckons, promising crisp mornings under a canopy of stars, crackling campfires, and the sweet scent of adventure. But let’s be honest, the great outdoors...