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Can science fiction shape future reality? Some people think so. Take the retired military officers who have actually credited novels such as Doctor Strangelove, Fail-Safe, On the Beach, and War...

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly spent 340 days in space on one mission NASA One of the most famous thought experiments in physics is the twin paradox, first proposed by Albert...

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Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) go deep. They can dive 1,300 to 4,000 feet-deep and...

Termites have plagued southern states like Florida for decades, but a new study indicates that the problem is even worse than researchers previously believed. After reviewing over 30 years of...

Barbara Tuszynski was concerned about her vision but confident in her insurance coverage when she went to an eye clinic last May. The retiree, 70, was diagnosed with glaucoma in...

Holiday hangover season is upon us, and murmurs of Dry January are back. The popular month of alcohol abstinence has become tradition for people hoping to hit “reset” with the...

An artist's illustration of the various exoplanets found, with rows of colorful planets of all colors and sizes over a dark background (Image credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center) This...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Residency isn’t paperwork — it’s a story built through months of consistent, documented life choices. Planning your Florida move early...

Think back to some of your core memories–meeting a spouse, getting a job you really wanted, or finding out someone you loved had died. Some are pretty easy to recall,...