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Stay-at-home science project: Use fire to push an egg into a bottle
Without fire, this is just an egg on a bottle. The fun starts when you add matches. (John Kennedy/)Welcome to PopSci’s at-home science projects series. On weekdays at noon, we’ll be posting...
Ice cream shop giving out free yo-yos in Guinness World Record bid
A Florida ice cream shop and toy store announced it is giving away free yo-yos with online orders in pursuit of a Guinness World Record.
Dow rises more than 500 points in early trading Wednesday
U.S. stocks climbed on Wall Street even after a report from the Commerce Department that said the domestic economy shrank by 5 percent in the first quarter of 2020.
The best screwdriver sets for fixing your life
Save money and Earth's resources by repairing things instead of replacing them. (Artur Tumasjan via Unsplash/)Anyone who has ever tried to tighten a screw on their eyeglasses with their fingernail knows that our...
Easy-to-use multi-cookers for fast, delicious meals
Multi-cookers that'll change how you eat. (Amazon/)The evolution of the mythical one-pot dish is as old as cooking itself, beginning way back when our ancestors first threw some ingredients into a pot and...
Listen: Dashboard Confessional covers Post Malone's 'Circles'
Dashboard Confessional released a cover of Post Malone's single "Circles" and a new version of "Screaming Infidelities."
Boeing posts $641B loss, says it will cut 10% of workforce
Boeing said in its earnings report it spent more than $4 billion between January and April amid a global health emergency, order cancellations and a lack of new business.
A slice of the moon for sale: just $2.5 million
One of the world's largest lunar meteorites goes on private sale at Christie's on Thursday, valued at 2 million pounds ($2.49 million).
COVID-19: A wake-up call to rebalance the drug supply chain?
Over 80% of chemicals used to make pharmaceuticals sold in Europe originate from China or India, according to the European Fine Chemicals Group. When COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan and spread...
'Greatest Dancer': BBC cancels Simon Cowell series after two seasons
"The Greatest Dancer," a dance competition series featuring Matthew Morrison, Oti Mabuse, Cheryl Cole and Todrick Hall, won't return for Season 3.
U.S. economy shrinks by nearly 5% in first quarter of 2020
The department said the U.S. gross domestic product contracted by 4.8 percent for the first quarter, the first contraction since 2014 and the largest since the Great Recession.
Look: Police wrangle loose cow that tried to ram passing cars
Police in Washington state said they wrangled a loose cow that was running wild through traffic and attempting to ram passing cars.
Why a flatter curve does not mean we've won the COVID-19 battle
Some simple math reveals a sobering reality about the current state of COVID-19 in Canada, and indicates continued action to contain the virus is necessary.
Drop in oil demand may not help climate emission targets
Global oil prices have crashed to record lows in recent days as demand plummets amid the enforced lockdown.
Will prosecution of tobacco shop for violating coronavirus lockdown go up in smoke?
DTLA Smoke Shop owner Natali Mishali maintains her establishment sells enough groceries and has the proper permits to remain open as an essential business.
Basketball prospect Daishen Nix snubs UCLA for G League
Nix is the third top prospect from the 2020 class to join the G League, after No. 1 prospect Jalen Green and five-star forward Isaiah Todd.
Study: Convert emergency shelter space into long-term affordable housing
A program to convert emergency shelter space into long-term affordable housing showed incredible benefits for the community's most vulnerable, prompting a call from Western researchers to push for additional permanent...
U.S. economy, in clear sign of recession, shrinks 4.8% in first quarter due to coronavirus
GDP drop likely marks end of record economic expansion.
Gardening tool sets that will help your flowers, herbs, and vegetables thrive
These tools will help you create an outdoor space that blossoms, blooms, and fruits. (Amazon/)There’s never been a better time to invest a little energy in cultivating your garden and discovering the creative...
Iran promises 'slap' for U.S. aggression in Persian Gulf after Trump threat
That slap, a military spokesman warned, would be "bigger than that of the Ain al-Asad," a reference to Iranian missile strikes against two American military bases in Iraq in January.
If Lithuania can safely transform its streets into outdoor cafes, so can L.A.
L.A. should be taking inspiration from cities that are experimenting with public space to help businesses during coronavirus lockdowns.
Criticism grows over Gov. Newsom's management of coronavirus crisis
Business groups, nonprofits, and healthcare associations have begun to criticize moves the governor has made in response to the pandemic.
Expecting deep cuts due to coronavirus, L.A. County OKs $35.5 billion budget
L.A. County supervisors approved a proposed $35.5 billion budget, but it's likely to change as the financial effects of the coronavirus become clear.
Initial motivation is a key factor for learning in massive open online courses
Since MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) started the OpenCourseWare movement by publishing its course materials as open educational resources, many types of initiatives have been developed to open access to...
You can totally sprain your teeth (and you’ve probably done it before)
Ouch. (Unsplash/)What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s hit podcast. The Weirdest Thing I...
Galileo positioning aiding Covid-19 reaction
As European governments plan their phased recoveries from the lockdown states triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the positioning delivered through satellite navigation is becoming more important than ever before. Location...
Florida, Tennessee Wisconsin allow more sectors to reopen Wednesday
Several more states will reopen sections of their economies and other closed services on Wednesday as more local governments lift restrictions that have been in place now for weeks.
Google re-releases Oskar Fischinger music game in latest Doodle
Google has re-released its 2017 music game based on filmmaker and abstract animator Oskar Fischinger in the latest Doodle.