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From a piece of cloth that may have belonged to Alexander the Great to an image of our galaxy's central black hole, here's our pick of controversial science stories in 2024.

It's a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we've featured year-end roundups of cool science ...

The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2024. From a total solar eclipse that captivated our continent to record temperatures that scorched the planet, these were the biggest moments of the year.

Millions of you have turned to Popular Science each month in 2024 to see the latest scientific breakthroughs and technological debacles and everything in between.Using a secret formula of ...

This Halloween, join us as we explore the spooky science behind the “feeling” of being watched, why wolves howl at the Moon, and how the smell of death affects human behavior. Plus, in our ...

Global carbon dioxide emissions looked like they were starting to level off in 2023, but 2024 saw emissions bump upward again.The world is not on track to hit Paris Agreement targets that aim to ...

We have extremely important stories to write about the role of science and technology in the new administration. There are obvious stories for us to take on in regards to climate, energy, ...

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Sometimes you’re in the mood for a slice of science fiction but you haven’t got the time to embark on a Red Mars or a Dune.All hail, then, the sci-fi short story, bringing you a slice of the ...

Help us choose the top Science Friday radio stories from our archive to air as part of our 33rd anniversary celebration. by Ira Flatow, SciFri Staff, on September 4, 2024. Thank you for helping us ...

The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2023 From an asteroid sample that was delivered to Earth to a discovery about human migration from North America, these were the biggest moments of the year ...