In 1871, cities almost got moving sidewalks. Why are we still waiting? Even after debuting at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, moving walkways still haven't made the leap to city streets.

We demand a more sedentary life!

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Artemis II crew snaps stunning portrait of Earth on their way to the moon The new, awe-inspiring image even features two auroras.

hey stop what you're doing, take a deep breath, and enjoy the first photo of Earth snapped from this vantage point in decades

it'll make you a better, more wondrous, more humane person, i promise

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When ‘Star Trek’ put the first Black astronaut into space The lasting legacy aboard the USS Enterprise is one of diversity and wonder.

You can see some of what I said about Space is the Place in this free excerpt from @popsci.com! www.popsci.com/science/edge...

Earth Day image with Popular Science logo.

Popular Science, but streaming.

Celebrate Earth Day all April long with PopSci, streaming now on Vizio WatchFree+. Check it out: underknown.com/popularscien...

Know Your Meme Know Your Meme

What do you mean most people aren't as terminally online as we are?

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First female 'beast-huntress' gladiator depiction uncovered in lost mosaic The 1,800-year-old artwork was destroyed during a World War I bombing campaign.

Roman Citizen: Hey we should get rid of barbaric gladiatorial games

Performative Roman Senators:

HIRE 👏 MORE 👏 FEMALE 👏 GLADIATORS

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The best way to watch the Artemis II launch is on C-SPAN Yes, that C-SPAN.

Did you know there's a way to watch the Artemis II launch AND support what remains of our civic institutions?

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Volunteers finally find Betty White—the rescue tortoise She was missing for months, right under her care team's noses.

A queen in her own right!

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When ‘Star Trek’ put the first Black astronaut into space The lasting legacy aboard the USS Enterprise is one of diversity and wonder.

We are *pumped* for THE EDGE OF SPACE-TIME, the new book from astrophysicist, occasional @popsci.com contributor, and the all-around coolest @chanda.blacksky.app!

It comes out April 7th but you can read a sneak peak right here!

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Why is laughter contagious? Blame your brain. The science behind that uncontrollable giggle.

We're not laughing AT you. We're laughing WITH you!

Totally. We swear it.

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Sperm loses its sense of direction in space Life in space is difficult enough. Making life there may be even harder.

Well that's one potential form of birth control, we suppose...

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The sea monster goes 'bloop'—or does it? The ultra-loud signal baffled scientists in 1997—and has fueled sea monster rumors ever since.

Starting a petition to crowdsource a kaiju movie called THE BLOOP

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World's Largest Dinosaur needs a new home Tyra the 86-foot-tall T. rex is structurally sound, but faces extinction.

The internet has the chance to do the funniest thing.

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What to do if you encounter a bison The largest land mammals in North America need space, not selfies.

Knowledge is power.

Not, like, the type of power you can use to fight a bison. Don't do that.

But, y'know.

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‘Dune’ tried to warn us against AI ‘Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind.’

Huh! Turns out they were more concerned about the humans running the AI systems than the AI itself!

Feels like Frank was trying to warn us against something…

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2,100 years ago, someone hurled a rock inscribed with ‘Learn your lesson!’ The ancient sling bullet certainly added insult to injury.

An all-time embarrassing way to die...

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The 25 states still requiring kids to learn cursive In Virginia, kids can even join after-school cursive clubs.

*wizened old geezer voice*

Back in our day we had to write in cursive both directions, uphill, in the snow!

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You got venomous dinosaur questions...

We (but mostly @iknowdino.bsky.social) got answers!

Inventor Beulah Louise Henry's unstoppable rise to becoming 'Lady Edison' With 49 patents and over 100 inventions, Henry built an empire catering to women and children.

Pass this along to a misogynist. Tell 'em we sent you.

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How marine mammals stay hydrated in a salty sea From chomping down on water-rich prey to very salty pee.

Look, don't be embarrassed. We all were thinking it.

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Ireland was once home to deer with massive 12-foot antlers Megaloceros giganteus was an Ice Age wonder.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here's a gigantic Ice Age deer to celebrate.

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The CIA once trained cats to be Cold War spies Project Acoustic Kitty went about as well as you’d expect.

*eyes cat on the couch*

"Hello...comrade...."

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Why do we even have baby teeth? Those temporary chompers actually play an important role.

They're not just a source of currency for the tooth fairy industry!

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A Terrible Thing That Waits (Under the Ocean)

A normal day in the news dusting off this column about naval mines that @samlagrone.bsky.social wrote for @popsci.com back in 2014 www.popsci.com/blog-network...

A meteor soared across Europe—and possibly hit a house No one was injured at the home in Germany, but the ESA is investigating.

*German Insurance Claims Adjustor*

"Yeahhh....that'll happen sometimes."

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3I/ATLAS comet is bursting with alcohol, surprising astronomers The famous interstellar visitor packs some unexpected molecules.

We can be described similarly all the time, but you don't see astronomers wow'ed by it...sheesh.

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These birds listen to their parents to avoid being eaten Jackdaw chicks learn not to sweat the small stuff.

Sage advice.

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Moss helped nab notorious grave-robbers Botanists say the plant ‘is a little bit freaky.’

Moss: the heroes we need, not the ones we deserve.

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Windshield wipers' overlooked female inventor Mary Anderson patented the device in 1903—only to be told her idea had no commercial value

Shocked. Shocked, we tell you.

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Man builds electrified chessboard that shocks players for bad moves Chess is punishing enough, but one YouTuber found a way to make it even more painful.

Read all about l̶o̶n̶e̶l̶y̶ taser chess here:

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