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Human minds often wander. Whether we’re busy at work, doing chores or exercising, our thoughts frequently shift away from the task at hand. These spontaneous thoughts sometimes turn toward sensations in the body, such as our heartbeat or breath, and …

April 3, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Where is Artemis II now? NASA mission is committed to the moon The second day of the Artemis II moon mission saw the crew perform a series of maneuvers …

Archaeologists have encountered a mysterious structure beneath the ruins of an ancient city while testing out some new scanning equipment in the northwest Nile Delta of Egypt. The ancient city has held many names in the nearly 6,000 years since …

Dozens of people with glaucoma-like symptoms have tested positive for a virus that we thought affected only marine life Virginie Vaes/Getty Images A virus that ordinarily affects marine animals has caused glaucoma-like symptoms and even irreversible vision loss in a …

Scientists found that mimicking the geometry of natural oyster reefs can significantly improve the survival of young oysters in restoration efforts. New research has identified how artificial habitats can be designed more effectively to restore oyster reefs, drawing on a …

Around 66 million years ago, two types of long-necked, four-legged dinosaurs stood out from other sauropods. They had the ability to rise up on their hind legs and stay upright for extended periods. This posture likely helped them reach leaves …

Endometriosis is a painful, debilitating condition affecting 10% of women worldwide. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (known as lesions) grows elsewhere in the body — usually within the pelvis. Treating endometriosis can be difficult. …

The Antennae Galaxies pictured merging in the constellation Corvus. (Image credit: Greg Meyer) Astrophotographer Greg Meyer took aim at the constellation Corvus to capture a majestic view of the Antennae Galaxies, whose once spiral forms have been rendered chaotic as …

Sound moves differently through water than through air. It travels faster, farther, and with more force, and the problem for a fish is that its body, being mostly water itself, offers the waves nothing to push against. They pass straight …

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Concert venues are supposed to measure a star’s reach. BTS skipped the measurement entirely. On March 21, 2026, they played a free concert at …