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Popular Science<p>The Lowe’s Craftsman Days sale includes buy-one-get-one-free power tool deals</p><p>The biggest Craftsman deal of the year includes everything from construction tools to yard equipment, all of which runs on the same batteries.<br>The post The Lowe’s Craftsman Days sale includes buy-one-get-one-free power tool deals appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/gear/craftsman-days-tool-deals-lowes/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/gear/craftsman-days</span><span class="invisible">-tool-deals-lowes/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>Physicists can’t explain mysterious radio wave emissions in Antarctica</p><p>The anomalous readings ‘appear inconsistent with the standard model of particle physics.’<br>The post Physicists can’t explain mysterious radio wave emissions in Antarctica appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/science/antarctica-radio-signals/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/science/antarctica-</span><span class="invisible">radio-signals/</span></a></p>
Frank Ashwood<p>I’m currently writing a popular science book about the incredible world of soil - lucky me! I’m writing flat-out at the moment, which is why I’ve not been active on social media.</p><p>They say a change is as good as a rest, so I’ve taken a cheeky writing retreat to tackle the next chapter! Gosh I love Kaikōura so much, where else can you see mountains falling into the sea?!</p><p><a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/Soil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Soil</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/SoilBiodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SoilBiodiversity</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/SoilEcology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SoilEcology</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/Writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Writing</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/PopScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PopScience</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/Popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Popsci</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/Author" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Author</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/AuthorLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AuthorLife</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>Gold coins confirm ‘world’s richest shipwreck’ is 18th century Spanish galleon</p><p>But who gets to claim the $17 billion treasure?<br>The post Gold coins confirm ‘world’s richest shipwreck’ is 18th century Spanish galleon appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/science/worlds-richest-shipwreck-coins/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/science/worlds-rich</span><span class="invisible">est-shipwreck-coins/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>Your PC’s loud, laggy, and annoying? This $15 upgrade might fix it</p><p>Windows 10 support ends this October—Windows 11 Pro is just $14.97 and could quiet down even the loudest PCs.<br>The post Your PC’s loud, laggy, and annoying? This $15 upgrade might fix it appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/sponsored-content/microsoft-windows-11-pro-discount-upgrade-sponsored-deal/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/sponsored-content/m</span><span class="invisible">icrosoft-windows-11-pro-discount-upgrade-sponsored-deal/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>Paleontologists dig through fossilized dino guts to see what’s inside</p><p>The well-preserved remains of a sauropod’s stomach reveals that they barely chewed their food.<br>The post Paleontologists dig through fossilized dino guts to see what’s inside appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/science/sauropod-stomach-contents/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/science/sauropod-st</span><span class="invisible">omach-contents/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>Why new content creators are rushing to try this video editor</p><p>It's so much easier to use and only $36.<br>The post Why new content creators are rushing to try this video editor appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/sponsored-content/videoproc-converter-for-mac-lifetime-family-license-sponsored-deal/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/sponsored-content/v</span><span class="invisible">ideoproc-converter-for-mac-lifetime-family-license-sponsored-deal/</span></a></p>
ƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞ<p>A very clear and non-sensationalistic description of black holes:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY1EQ6HD-ao" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">youtube.com/watch?v=bY1EQ6HD-ao</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cosmology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cosmology</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/physics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>physics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BlackHole" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BlackHole</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BrianCox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BrianCox</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>Ancient three-eyed ‘sea moth’ used its butt to breathe</p><p>The extinct 506-million-year-old arthropod is named after the fictional Japanese monster Mothra.<br>The post Ancient three-eyed ‘sea moth’ used its butt to breathe appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/mothra-fossil/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/environment/mothra-</span><span class="invisible">fossil/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>Ancient 300-foot-tall mud waves gave rise to Atlantic Ocean</p><p>The Atlantic may be closer to 117 million years old.<br>The post Ancient 300-foot-tall mud waves gave rise to Atlantic Ocean appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/how-old-is-atlantic-ocean/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/environment/how-old</span><span class="invisible">-is-atlantic-ocean/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>This parasite rips apart human cells and wears them as disguises</p><p>E. histolytica kills at least 50,000 people every year. Microbiologists have a battle plan.<br>The post This parasite rips apart human cells and wears them as disguises appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/science/parasite-amoeba-rips-cells/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/science/parasite-am</span><span class="invisible">oeba-rips-cells/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>How to measure the air quality in your home by yourself and with a pro</p><p>In a world of increasing wildfires and invisible irritants, we consulted with experts to explain why and how to measure air quality in your home and take steps to correct it.<br>The post How to measure the air quality in your home by yourself and with a pro appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/gear/how-to-measure-your-home-air-quality-diy/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/gear/how-to-measure</span><span class="invisible">-your-home-air-quality-diy/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>View the Parthenon as it stood in 432 BCE</p><p>A historian recreated the awe-inspiring structure for VR.<br>The post View the Parthenon as it stood in 432 BCE appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/science/parthenon-virtual-reality/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/science/parthenon-v</span><span class="invisible">irtual-reality/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>South Korea’s ‘sea women’ are genetically adapted for their tough trade</p><p>Generations of Haenyeo have dived to harvest food in freezing waters—and their DNA reflects it.<br>The post South Korea’s ‘sea women’ are genetically adapted for their tough trade appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/science/korea-women-divers-genetics/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/science/korea-women</span><span class="invisible">-divers-genetics/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>This Bodum electric kettle is a perfect Mother’s/Father’s Day gift and it’s on sale for just $25</p><p>This quick-boiling kettle is easy to clean and is currently on sale for the lowest price we have ever seen. You and your coffee deserve it.<br>The post This Bodum electric kettle is a perfect Mother’s/Father’s Day gift and it’s on sale for just $25 appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/gear/bodum-electric-kettle-coffee-tea-amazon-deal/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/gear/bodum-electric</span><span class="invisible">-kettle-coffee-tea-amazon-deal/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>Uranus has a longer day than astronomers thought</p><p>The tilted planet is home to unpredictable aurorae.<br>The post Uranus has a longer day than astronomers thought appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/science/how-long-day-uranus/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/science/how-long-da</span><span class="invisible">y-uranus/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>15 delightful images from the International Pet Photography Awards</p><p>Dogs, horses, cats, and a photogenic rat named Buttons.<br>The post 15 delightful images from the International Pet Photography Awards appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/2024-international-pet-photography-awards/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/environment/2024-in</span><span class="invisible">ternational-pet-photography-awards/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>97-year-old Galápagos tortoise becomes first-time mom</p><p>‘Mommy’ is the oldest first-time mother of her species.<br>The post 97-year-old Galápagos tortoise becomes first-time mom appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/philadelphia-zoo-galapagos-tortoise-mom/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/environment/philade</span><span class="invisible">lphia-zoo-galapagos-tortoise-mom/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>Grab this $449 Philips soundbar with Dolby Atmos for just $98 on clearance at Walmart</p><p>This 600W system comes with its own wireless subwoofer and a center channel that makes voices easier to hear as you're watching content.<br>The post Grab this $449 Philips soundbar with Dolby Atmos for just $98 on clearance at Walmart appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/gear/philips-dolby-atmos-soundbar-walmart-deal/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/gear/philips-dolby-</span><span class="invisible">atmos-soundbar-walmart-deal/</span></a></p>
Popular Science<p>How an unusual medical procedure transmitted Alzheimer’s</p><p>It took decades to notice. <br>The post How an unusual medical procedure transmitted Alzheimer’s appeared first on Popular Science.<br><a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/popsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>popsci</span></a><br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/health/alzheimers-infectious/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/health/alzheimers-i</span><span class="invisible">nfectious/</span></a></p>