It features a photoelectric sensor, making it a smart choice for placement near a kitchen, as ionization smoke detectors are more apt to go off if you burn a piece of toast. This smoke alarm has a ...

The letter, dating to the 16th or 17th century, contained an order from King Qashqash, a Nubian ruler that was previously thought to be merely legend.

The F-35 will also serve as a test bed for technologies that will become commonplace in the next generation of jets. Flying in coordination with AI-enabled drones will become a staple of any ...

Not every power station is right for you. How much power it can deliver is important, but equally essential is having the right types of ports. Not having enough AC outlets to run lights or small ...

Research suggests that consciousness could extend far beyond just humans—every cellular creature in the universe, no matter how big or small, could be conscious, too. Studies show that single-cell ...

That’s the irresistible idea behind Pop Mech’s new story, “Humans Tap Into a ‘Collective Unconscious’—And It May Be Shaping Brains Across Civilizations, Scientists Say.” It digs into a question that’s ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story… Last month, the U.S. launched its new drone—the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System—in combat for the first time during Operation Epic Fury. The ...

Treating hair loss is a multi-billion dollar business, so scientists (and many others) are interested in understanding how to generate functioning hair follicles in the lab. A new study found that ...

Those bizarre sea creatures that light up like carnival rides are actually ctenophores, which have an ancient brainlike structure.

A slew of biosensors recorded surprising changes in her brain and body that suggest sensory deprivation can reveal more about “the world within you.” ...

Méliès’ film, a minute-long work titled Gugusse and the Automaton, contains what might be the first on-screen depiction of a robot.

A pilot hole removes material and relieves destructive stress, so you should always take a moment to drill one. You’ve got the screw in one hand and a cordless drill in the other. The board is ready ...