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Recently, a cheerful 100-year-old message in a bottle was found on the south-west coast of Australia. In it, a world war one soldier proclaimed to be “as happy as Larry.”If you’re a betting person, you probably wouldn’t expect great odds of this happening. A bottle cast into the ocean could end up absolutely anywhere.If it floats to a remote location, there is little chance of somebody stumbling upon it. And if it lands somewhere more favorable where people could potentially find it, there are other issues. The message itself will deteriorate over time as light degrades it. If the bottle…
Kindle HoldersHate holding up your Kindle? Or struggle with chronic pain that makes holding it feel terrible? These holders will literally take the weight out of your hands.LamicallGooseneck iPad HolderThis holder works for Kindles and tablets alike, and even my Nintendo Switch. The clamp base lets you attach it to tables and furniture, and it’s easy to position in front of or even above you if you wanted to lie down and read. LamicallTablet Pillow Stand HolderIf you want something that’s freestanding, this pillow tablet stand holder works great for a Kindle. I use it on the couch, and I…
Astronomers have finally mapped out a mysterious galactic “supercluster” that has been almost completely hidden from Earth since it was discovered 10 years ago. The results reveal that the structure is far larger than we realized, and it now ranks among some of the most massive objects in the known universe.The Vela Supercluster is a collection of at least 20 galaxy clusters, each of which contains hundreds or thousands of galaxies, all gravitationally bound into a single entity. Despite its immense size, the supercluster was just discovered in 2016 because of its location: It lies around 800 million light-years from…
Ductless mini-split air-conditioners have risen in popularity dramatically in recent years. One study now pegs their domestic market share at more than 40 percent compared to larger-scale HVAC units—and the smaller systems are even more popular in Asia and Europe than in the US.Mini-splits make a compelling climate control solution for a number of reasons. They are much smaller and easier to install than HVAC systems, they’re far less expensive, and they’re quiet. Many are sold at big-box stores and online, and enterprising DIYers can certainly install one without professional help, provided they have the required electrical connections. (Some mini-splits…
Most cat owners are familiar with the funny head shake their pets do, often after eating, drinking or enjoying a nice cheek scratch — they flick their head back and forth a mile a minute. Dogs and other mammals are known to show similar behaviors.So why do our furry friends shake like this, and does it mean something is wrong?Usually, this head shaking is totally normal, experts told Live Science. However, the reasons for it can vary a bit between cats and dogs. You may like Why cats shake their heads Sign up for our newsletter! (Image credit: Marilyn Perkins…
A blow-up chair? Ikea has been here before. It attempted to make inflatable furniture in the mid-1990s, when designer Jan Dranger came to the Swedish company with a revolutionary idea to solve one of its biggest challenges: how to squish sofas into its preferred flat-pack format, simplifying transport and cutting costs.It sounded like the perfect solution. Made from durable and recyclable polyolefin plastic, the chair and sofa designs could be inflated at home using only a hair dryer. Transport volumes would be cut by as much as 90 percent. Sadly, only after the “a.i.r” collection launched in the 2000 catalogue…
Hubble revisited the aquatic-looking Trifid Nebula 30 years after its original observations. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, STScI. Image processing: J. DePasquale (STScI))Quick factsWhat it is: Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)Where it is: 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation SagittariusWhen it was shared: April 20, 2026There are speckles, horns, and a series of colorful, glowing ridges. No, it’s not an underwater creature — it’s the latest breathtaking portrait of the Trifid Nebula, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.This nebula, also known as Messier 20, is a star-forming region located around 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius. Nicknamed the “Cosmic…
The alleged shooter at last night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC has been named as Cole Tomas Allen, a teacher, Caltech graduate, and independent games developer. Arrested at the scene, Allen was carrying two guns and multiple knives, with the presumed intent of harming president Trump. No one was seriously hurt, although one security agent was shot at close range, saved by a bulletproof vest. At 8:35 p.m. ET, Cole Tomas Allen is alleged to have fired shorts at the Washington Hilton as he attempted to enter the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner event. The attendants, largely made…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. For humans, humidity often makes us cranky, sweaty, and downright uncomfortable. For sweat bees, humidity changes their already vibrant colors. According to research recently published in the journal Biology Letters, moisture in the air makes the bees go from blue to green. “When people think of bees, they often picture drab, brown honey bees,” Dr. Madeleine Ostwald, a study co-author and behavioral ecologist at Queen Mary University of London, said in a statement. “In reality, bees are incredibly diverse and colourful—and we’re only just…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The entire field of archaeology hinges on what can withstand the test of time. This typically means that most excavations center on hard evidence including structural remains, pottery, weapons, or metalwork. Occasionally, researchers discover something softer that’s been preserved for thousands of years despite the odds. In Switzerland, archaeologists recently identified what may be an especially rare find. While clearing the grounds of an upcoming residential development about 20 miles northeast of Zurich, specialists at the Aargau Cantonal Archaeology service found what they believe…