<![CDATA[Popular Science from NFB-NEWSLINE.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.net en-us Copyright 2026 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:37:00 -0500 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:37:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss nfbnewsline@nfb.org <![CDATA[Nestled in the South Pacific Ocean, some 6,000 people live on the most isolated, inhabited island in the world: Rapa Nui.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_21/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_21..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:37:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Last summer, Linda Åsheim found a ring so beautiful it looks like it could have been made yesterday.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_20/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_20..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:44:00 -0500 <![CDATA[New York City is one of the noisiest cities in the world.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_19/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_19..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Apple Notes is available to you if you buy an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer oh, and it's available on the web too.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_18/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_18..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:56:00 -0500 <![CDATA[While most of us were feasting on holiday foods over the past few weeks, the New England Aquarium was busy counting North Atlantic right whale ( Eubalaena glacialis ) mom-calf pairs off the coast of Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_16/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_16..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[I can't stop thinking about the website AI World Clocks .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_17/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_17..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[This is the year you stop blaming your lackluster gaming skills on your setup.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_15/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_15..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:54:00 -0500 <![CDATA[REI is clearing out a surprisingly deep selection of Arc'teryx gear right now.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_13/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_13..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:40:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Chances are sushi aficionados have left a restaurant take-out in tow and with a handful of adorable, but environmentally problematic, fish-shaped soy sauce packets.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_12/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_12..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:40:00 -0500 <![CDATA[At the height of its power, the Roman Empire extended as far away as Britain .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_14/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_14..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:40:00 -0500 <![CDATA[About 445 million years ago, our planet completely changed.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_11/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_11..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:30:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Scientists are one step closer to pinpointing fragments of Leonardo da Vincis elusive DNA .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_10/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_10..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[When a whale dies in the ocean , an ecosystem grows around its sunken carcass.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_9/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_09..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its easy to forget how much we still dont know about our planets ecosystems .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_8/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_08..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Recovery gear is not a substitute for sleep, smart training, or eating with fitness in mind, but it can make the day-after soreness far less annoying.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_7/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_07..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:14:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Just like with toddlers , its often better to spell out certain words when a dog is nearby.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_5/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_05..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:06:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Iceberg A-23A is looking a little blue these days.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_6/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_06..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:06:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Every Christmas, my family follows the same script: a stack of board games hits the table, and a spirited debate breaks out over what we should play.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_4/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_04..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A good winter coat is like a free pass for fun winter activities.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_2/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_02..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The iOS 26 software update just keeps on giving: Not only has it added upgrades like a favorite places feature in Apple Maps and a battery-saving mode , there's also something new for your connected AirPods too.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_3/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_03..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Astronomers have spotted an asteroid the size of nearly eight football fields, with the help of the largest digital camera in the world and a new space observatory.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_2_1/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_01..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Lightning is one of Earths most impressive phenomena.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_32/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_32..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:21:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Critics have long warned that too much television rots your brain, but new evidence suggests at least some time in front of the tube may actually benefit your mental health .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_31/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_31..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:16:00 -0500 <![CDATA[For thousands of years, hunters around the world have employed poison-tipped arrows to assist in taking down prey.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_30/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_30..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:21:00 -0500 <![CDATA[An ancient Celtic coin discovered in a field in northeast England could fetch over $5,000.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_27/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_27..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its an age-old tale: A knuckle-cracking lover and hater enter a room.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_29/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_29..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[With the turning of the calendar comes a new year and new vulnerable endangered plant and animal species to keep a watchful eye on.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_28/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_28..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Like a scene out of a Jules Verne novel , scientists from Schmidt Ocean Institute recently encountered a giant phantom jelly ( Stygiomedusa gigantea ).]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_26/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_26..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:16:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Brewing beer relies on a very simple living thing brewers yeast.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_24/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_24..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:16:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The Greenland shark ( Somniosus microcephalus ) is well-known for its impressive lifespan.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_25/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_25..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:16:00 -0500 <![CDATA[When winters bitter winds blow and snow falls, it can be hard for some of us to muster up the will and energy to actually spend time out in nature.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_23/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_23..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:16:00 -0500 <![CDATA[If one room in your home always feels like the cold room at Coscto, a space heater is a quick way to get comfortable without cranking the thermostat for the whole place.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_22/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_22..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Beavers might rival even the most hardworking corporate employee in productivity and hustle, but theyre not quite cut out for business travelespecially the airborne kind.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_21/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_21..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[An international team of astronomers has discovered a new class of cosmic entity while harnessing the Hubble Space Telescope .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_20/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_20..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[When it comes to audio systems at CES, held January 69 in Las Vegas, we always hope to find new ways companies have found to make music feel bigger without making your life harder.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_19/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_19..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Last December, staff at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, celebrated the arrival of two newly hatched African penguin chicks ( Spheniscus demersus ).]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_18/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_18..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:09:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The arrangement of the 32 pieces on a standard chess board has remained the same for centuries, but a forthcoming study suggests an overhaul is in order.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_16/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_16..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:12:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A 19th century coin widely considered to be the King of Silver Dollars is hitting the auction block next week as part of Heritages FUN US Coins Signature Auction.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_17/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_17..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:12:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Every year, CES turns Las Vegas into a temporary future, equal parts prototype parade and endurance sport.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_14/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_14..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[My cat always watches my phone as I text or read a book, someone wrote on Reddit .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_15/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_15..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Despite not exactly being world-renowned swimmers, pigs have spread across the Asia-Pacific region for thousands of years .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_13/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_13..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Winter has a way of turning your home into a collection of microclimates: the bedroom is dry, the office is freezing, and the living room is somehow both dry and drafty .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_12/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_12..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:58:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Adapted from THE INTIMATE ANIMAL by Justin Garcia, PhD. Copyright © 2026 by Justin R. Garcia.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_11/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_11..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:38:00 -0500 <![CDATA[It was a year that saw roughly six million Americans hold hands in a continuous (more or less) line across the country to raise money for homelessness.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_10/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_10..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Excerpted from WHAT WOULD YOU DO ALONE IN A CAGE WITH NOTHING BUT COCAINE: A Philosophy of Addiction © 2026 by Hanna Pickard.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_9/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_09..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:55:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its hard to stop after eating a single potato chip and thats kind of their whole problem.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_8/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_08..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:39:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its a classic Disney moment: Dumbo the elephant jumps out of a burning building, spreads out his huge ears and flies.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_6/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_06..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[While weve said goodbye to both the year 2025 and the penny , five new United States quarters will be finding their way into your pocket soon enough.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_7/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_07..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[If your 2026 resolutions include staying hydrated, now is a great time to grab some new Stanley tumblers, jugs, water bottles, coolers, and more during Amazon's flash sale.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_5/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_05..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:07:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its no big secret that spending time in the great outdoors is good for our bodies and minds.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_4/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_04..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:15:00 -0500 <![CDATA[2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_3/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_03..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:35:00 -0500 <![CDATA[(Editors Note: This is a section from Popular Sciences 38th annual Best of Whats New awards.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_1/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_01..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The winter months and post-holiday slump are notorious for their ability to turn even the most prepared person into a lethargic lump until the spring thaw.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20485_1_2/Popular_Science.2026_02_01.Articles_From_January__First_Through_Seventh.Article_02..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Most of us try to be responsible global citizens while were alive.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_16/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_16..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:20:00 -0500 <![CDATA[January 2 Asteroid 40 Harmonia in Full Opposition January 3 Full Wolf Supermoon January 34 Quadrantids Meteor Shower Predicted peak January 10 Jupiter in Full Opposition The stargazing calendar for 2026 gets off to a bit of a contrary start.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_14/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_14..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The invention of the cork is the most important event in the history of fine wine, wrote British wine historian Hugh Johnson .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_13/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_13..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[In 2025, Popular Science continued our mission to demystify our weird world for millions of readers.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_15/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_15..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The smartphone era has brought about an era of convergence when it comes to consumer electronics.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_11/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_11..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:23:00 -0500 <![CDATA[While many of us love to travel, the time in transit getting to our destination isn't always pleasant.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_12/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_12..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:23:00 -0500 <![CDATA[You never think you need emergency gear until you actually need it.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_10/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_10..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Tech companies are collectively spending billions to turn the age old sci-fi trope of humanoid , general-purpose robots into reality.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_9/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_09..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Holiday hangover season is upon us, and murmurs of Dry January are back.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_8/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_08..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Darth Vaders reign has ended.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_7/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_07..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[I recently replaced my old gas-powered snow blower with an electric model.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_5/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_05..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:07:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Learning a new language is a very common resolution.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_6/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_06..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:07:00 -0500 <![CDATA[When you live with small annoyances, frustration can build over time.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_3/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_03..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:18:00 -0500 <![CDATA[It should go without saying, but please dont smuggle spider monkeys.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_4/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_04..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:18:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Every winter across most of the northern US, giant bags of salt materialize at grocery stores and home improvement retailers as residents and business owners prepare to combat icy sidewalks and slick driveways.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_1/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_01..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Most of us would say our beloved dogs and cats are part of the family.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_5_2/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_--_Twenty-ninth_Through_The_End_Of_The_Month.Article_02..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Watching the aurora borealis (in the Northern Hemisphere) or aurora australis (in the Southern Hemisphere) is unforgettable.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_32/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_32..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:07:00 -0500 <![CDATA[There is nearly 16,700 cubic feet of habitable area aboard the International Space Station (ISS).]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_30/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_30..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[When's the last time you printed a photo, or got a bunch of photos professionally printed?]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_29/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_29..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[For years, needing reading glasses to correct farsightedness seemed like an inevitable part of aging.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_31/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_31..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The presents are unwrapped, the cookies are crumbs, and that real Christmas tree will become a fire hazard soon enough.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_27/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_27..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Every fall, squirrels stash thousands of nuts and other snacks in preparation for winter.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_28/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_28..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[If youre hunting for Patagonia gear without paying full Patagonia prices, REIs sale section is the place to be right now.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_26/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_26..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:52:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Camera traps in Thailand have captured adorable passersby with significant implication for the countrys conservation efforts.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_25/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_25..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Founding father Benjamin Franklin secured the alliance with France that led to victory in the Revolutionary War, negotiated the Treaty of Paris ending said war, signed the Declaration of Independence and the U.S Constitution, discovered that lightning was electrical, invented bifocal glasses, wrote the famous Poor Richards Almanac , and ran newspapers.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_24/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_24..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Researchers in Germany recently accomplished a truly audacious feat of cartography .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_23/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_23..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Theyre sugary , sweet, and not just peppermint-flavored anymore.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_22/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_22..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[You survived the holidays, and now youre holding the most powerful post-season artifact: an Amazon gift card.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_21/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_21..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:29:00 -0500 <![CDATA[In a market saturated with wellness products that promise to fix your whole life but rarely deliver much of anything, this year's personal care winners stand out for actually solving real problems.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_20/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_20..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:40:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The reFocus Awards has announced the stunning winners of the 2025 Photographers of the Year at the World Photo Annual .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_19/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_19..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Amid the 872-day siege of Leningrad in the early 1940s, nine people died protecting a library.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_18/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_18..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Getting that annual check-up can feel daunting for anyone.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_17/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_17..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:56:00 -0500 <![CDATA[It's something out of a dream or TV show: a married couple takes their dog for a walk and finds a buried treasure worth $10 million.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_16/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_16..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Scientists are leaving space fans with one more tasty treat before the year comes to a close.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_15/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_15..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:36:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Deep down, we want to be cyborgs.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_14/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_14..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:13:00 -0500 <![CDATA[2025 was full of efficiency innovations and bold initiatives in the world of aerospace.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_13/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_13..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:13:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The popular nursery rhyme This Little Piggy is an early childhood memory for many of us.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_10/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_10..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:02:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is well known for getting their point across on social media.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_11/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_11..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:02:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The most dreaded time of year rolls around every winter like clockwork: cold and flu season.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_8/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_08..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:02:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Santa may not bring you the power tools you want this year.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_9/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_09..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:02:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Earth is stunning.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_12/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_12..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:02:00 -0500 <![CDATA[OK, so you waited too long to order a present online .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_7/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_07..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:18:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Restaurants are surprisingly good age tests.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_6/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_06..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:43:00 -0500 <![CDATA[An aquarium in New Jersey welcomed two new residents, just in time for the holidays.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_5/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_05..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:43:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Lamborghinis legacy gas-only machines have been unapologetically loud, brash, and in your face with sonorous symphonies conducted by fuel-guzzling V12 and V10 engines.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_4/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_04..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:43:00 -0500 <![CDATA[It was as if his muscle memory had evaporated.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_3/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_03..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[For the past 25 years, an intrepid group of astronauts have spent the holidays 250 miles above the Earth.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_1/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_01..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[In 2015, NASA celebrated the Hubble Space Telescope s 25th year in orbit by releasing one of its most stunning images to datea colorful star cluster in the constellation Carina known as Westerlund 2 .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_4_2/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Twenty-second_Through_Twenty-eighth.Article_02..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[When you think of butterflies , chances are you imagine unmistakable insects with bright, bold wings.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_37/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_37..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:07:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A standard ballpoint pen will not write in space.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_36/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_36..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Winter has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_35/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_35..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Sinking feelings don't come much worse than when you think you delete something you really need.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_34/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_34..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 <![CDATA[While bear attacks seem to have become a significant problem in Japanwith the country going as far as deploying the army new research reveals that an Italian bear species has evolved to be less aggressive.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_33/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_33..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Gaming isn't fun if your setup can't keep up with your skills.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_31/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_31..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:45:00 -0500 <![CDATA[There are plenty of annual recap lists circulating around this time of year, but few of them involve the amount of work put in by Californias Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_32/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_32..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:45:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Heres a fun (and creepy) fact: The Earth is home to approximately 20 quadrillion ants .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_30/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_30..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:30:00 -0500 <![CDATA[3D printing is making the dirty business of mounting an animals skull over the mantle a bit less gory.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_29/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_29..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Whether you prefer sweltering summers or frigid winters, significant temperature changes mean only one thing to your body: bad news.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_28/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_28..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[NASA aimed big for its SPHERExs first 3D cosmic map .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_27/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_27..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The soldiers guarding the Roman Empires northwestern frontier had a real parasite problem.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_26/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_26..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:25:00 -0500 <![CDATA[To get in the holiday spirit, a group of physicists in the Netherlands recently crafted a tiny, 3D-printed Christmas tree from ice particles.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_25/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_25..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:53:00 -0500 <![CDATA[What astronomers initially suspected to be a new exoplanet is actually a never-before-seen, head-on cosmic crash.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_24/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_24..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:35:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Yelling a properly timed swear word isnt only emotionally satisfyingit may have real physical and psychological benefits .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_20/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_20..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A few months after the attack on Pearl Harbor thrust the United States into World War II , a little girl was walking to school in northwest Washington, D.C. when she found a baby squirrel that had apparently fallen out of a hickory tree.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_23/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_23..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[We wish every gift could be a blockbuster.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_22/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_22..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 is the latest iteration in the company's flagship headphone lineup, and its balance of expressive audio and more effective active noise cancellation makes it the perfect pair of travel headphones for most listeners.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_21/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_21..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its been found in ancient human feces .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_19/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_19..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:53:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Dams across the United States are in dire need of repairs, and the critical infrastructure may be even worse off than engineers anticipated.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_17/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_17..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:37:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A double blast of dying stars may be the first observed case of a long-hypothesized, never proven superkilonova.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_16/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_16..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:37:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Scientists in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada (aka the polar bear capital of the world ) have confirmed that a wild female polar bear has adopted a cub that is not her own.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_18/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_18..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:37:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its hard to imagine a holiday season without Bing Crosbys Christmas standard Ill Be Home for Christmas.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_15/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_15..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_14/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_14..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Bees are frequently associated with large queen-serving colonies featuring hundreds if not thousands of insects .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_13/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_13..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:27:00 -0500 <![CDATA[If youre shopping for a crafty person or gearing up for your own last-minute project binge, Amazon has solid discounts on Cricut cutting machines, heat presses, and the supplies that ship in time for the holidays.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_11/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_11..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:04:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Some people get their holiday shopping done on a responsible schedule.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_12/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_12..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:04:00 -0500 <![CDATA[NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) officially went into service above the Red Planet in November 2006.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_10/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_10..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:42:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Designing a swarm of fully autonomous, submillimeter-sized robots sounds like an expensive, if not impossible task.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_8/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_08..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:02:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Among the tricky carnivorous plants , great white shark-killing orca whales , and other remarkable flora and fauna that call South Africa home is a remarkable group of living rocks.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_9/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_09..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:02:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its February 1837, and the White House is about to bear witness to one of the greatest feeding frenzies in this nations proud history of competitive consumption.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_7/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_07..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:02:00 -0500 <![CDATA[If youre doing last-minute holiday shopping, practical gifts tend to win.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_6/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_06..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:32:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Debating the merits of todays popular music versus the hits of the past is largely a matter of taste.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_5/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_05..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:53:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A newborn star 15,000 light-years from Earth is fascinating astronomers with its dual blasts of superheated plasma jets .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_4/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_04..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:35:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A well-placed window can brighten a room with natural light and offer scenic views of the outside world.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_3/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_03..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Cooking is artbut baking is science, Bill Nye the Science Guy once said .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_2/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_02..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Whether it's the morning paper, the games on the back of a cereal box, or just scrolling through social media , there is something nice about reading with a meal.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_3_1/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Fifteenth_Through_Twenty-first.Article_01..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A caterpillar-looking bug hangs out on a stem, minding its own business.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_44/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_44..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its been a good year for metal detectorists.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_42/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_42..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:08:00 -0500 <![CDATA[True wireless earbuds are a great gift to give because they're a gift that keeps on giving, through commutes, workouts, Zoom calls, quiet nights in, etc.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_43/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_43..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:08:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A new pumpkin toadlet species was recently discovered in the mountains of southern Brazil.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_41/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_41..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:02:00 -0500 <![CDATA[If you're going to spend large chunks of your life staring at screens, you might as well make it enjoyable.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_40/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_40..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:02:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe hosted the EV manufacturers first Autonomy and AI Day this week, announcing a slew of big advancements from his no-longer-fledgling company.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_39/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_39..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:26:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Generative artificial intelligence continues to have a problem with hallucinations .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_37/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_37..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:47:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Teslas next big product reveal isnt a long-anticipated affordable passenger car or an actually usable humanoid robot .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_38/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_38..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:47:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A good backpack or bag can make a surprisingly huge difference in your quality of life.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_35/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_35..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:30:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A remarkably well-preserved dinosaur fossil has arrived at the Smithsonians National Museum of National History.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_36/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_36..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:30:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Jonathan Allen , a biology professor at The College of William & Mary in Virginia, has a very strange pet: a very very long ribbon worm ( phylum nemertea ) named Baseodiscus the Eldest, or just B for short.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_34/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_34..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Oyster larvae that grow in water with traces of common drugs such as cocaine , ketamine, and fentanyl are slower swimmers that appear more stressed.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_33/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_33..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[3D printing is long past the days of simple plastic models.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_31/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_31..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[In general, cannibalism of offspring is super widespread, says Aneesh Bose, a behavioral ecologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_32/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_32..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Nearly 70 million years ago, mosasaurs were the stuff of nightmares.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_30/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_30..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:54:00 -0500 <![CDATA[It appears that rats will often indulge in a bit of cannabis if given the chance, according to new research.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_29/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_29..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:52:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A future lunar lander bound for the dark side of the moon will carry along a piece of equipment that could make these missions a little bit brighter.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_28/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_28..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:33:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Step into a typical Italian restaurant in the U.S. and youll likely find biscotti on the menu.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_26/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_26..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Photosynthesis .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_27/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_27..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Elites in Ancient Rome went to great lengths to advertise their status and wealth.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_25/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_25..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[You don't want to wait until you have an accident or an emergency to buy the right gear for your car.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_23/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_23..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:57:00 -0500 <![CDATA[After 245 days in orbit aboard the International Space Station (ISS), one NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts have safely returned to Earth.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_22/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_22..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:57:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Nature can be captivating, awe-inspiring , and downright metal .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_24/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_24..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:57:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A robot inspired by desert tumbleweeds may be the first of a new generation of energy-efficient explorers rolling into future disaster zones.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_21/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_21..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:37:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Archaeologists examining an ancient boat discovered in Denmark over a century ago are getting some help from a clue usually associated with crime scenes .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_20/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_20..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:37:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Evidence uncovered in a field in Suffolk, England indicates that ancient humans intentionally harnessed fire more than 350,000 years earlier than previously believed.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_19/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_19..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[In 1993, Mike Lawson, an aerospace entrepreneur based in Roswell, Georgia, unveiled his vision for a brave new future of advertising: space billboards. ]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_18/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_18..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[At Popular Science , we've published our prestigious Best of What's New list since 1988.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_17/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_17..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Your friends and family deserve the best possible gifts.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_13/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_13..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:59:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A Galápagos bird species is stunning behaviorists with their freewheeling lifestyles.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_15/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_15..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:59:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Black Friday may be over, but the next black out is on its way (great pun, right?)]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_14/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_14..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:59:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Did you know you're not supposed to shake a Polaroid picture?]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_16/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_16..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:59:00 -0500 <![CDATA[This article has been updated to include additional source commentary.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_12/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_12..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:41:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A coin minted during the reign of one of Great Britains most famous monarchs recently fetched a record price at auction.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_10/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_10..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A never-before-seen blast from a supermassive black hole was spotted by two sophisticated X-ray space telescopes .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_9/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_09..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[For once, new research on the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii is not focusing on the destructive aftermath of the infamous Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE. Instead, it centers on the creative acts preceding it.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_8/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_08..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Solar generators can make your life a little easier on a good day or save you on a bad day.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_11/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_11..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[If youre staring down a few more months of cold commutes, dog walks, or pretending to have fun at an outdoor holiday market that charged you $18 for a hot chocolate , heated layers can make winter feel a lot more survivable.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_7/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_07..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:52:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Air New Zealand has cleared its runways to test both all-electric and hydrogen-powered planes .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_6/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_06..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:20:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Archeologists recently discovered over 40,000 Roman-era coins during a dig in a French village.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_4/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_04..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:16:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Thanks to an underwater survey robot , oceanographers are getting the first-ever readings collected from underneath East Antarctics vast ice shelves .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_5/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_05..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:16:00 -0500 <![CDATA[When most people need to go number one , they find the nearest bathroom and dont give half a thought to what happens to their pee once it disappears down the toilet or urinal .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_3/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_03..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Youre walking down a Chicago street on a blustery winter day, when a particularly strong wind almost whips you off of your feet.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_2/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_02..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The recent deaths of two white dwarf stars are challenging our understanding of both novae and the powerful physics underlying star death.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_2_1/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December_-_Eighth_Through_Fourteenth.Article_01..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[As far as kitchen staples, you dont really get much better than olive oil .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_50/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_50..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The clipboard on your Android phone can be just as useful as the same feature on your Windows or macOS laptop .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_51/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_51..mp3 Podcasts Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Breville Espresso Machine Sale: Up to $500 Off Premium Coffee Makers]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_49/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_49..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:55:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A jaguar that snuck up on a photographer trying to spot an armadillo, a polar bear sitting on a sperm whale, and more take center stage in this years Pictures of the Year from National Geographic. ]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_46/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_46..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Meet the German hairy snail ( Pseudotrichia rubiginosa ): a tiny mollusk with a hairy shell that lives along the River Thames in England , among other places.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_48/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_48..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[The cattalo was a homely creaturestocky and shaggy, with a slight buffalos hump and a cows docile face.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_47/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_47..mp3 Podcasts Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Your friends and family deserve the best possible gifts.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_45/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_45..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:21:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Researchers completing one of the largest impact studies on the potential environmental impacts of  deep-sea mining  found a bit more than they bargained for on the  ocean  floor: 4,350 animals, each at least larger than 0.3 millimeters.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_44/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_44..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:11:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Fish gills may inspire an unexpected solution to one of our biggest sources of microplastics .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_43/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_43..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:11:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Fossils may reveal what type of animal died millions of years ago, but they rarely depict exactly how they perished.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_42/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_42..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its understandable why every space agency and astronomy enthusiast around the world is trying to catch a glimpse of 3I/ATLAS .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_41/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_41..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Ruby the Burmese roofed turtle ( Batagur trivittata ) might not be fighting crime like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , but this very real turtle is beginning to make her own mark on culture.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_39/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_39..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[When flight instructor and former commercial airline pilot Jon Kotwicki happened upon a DC-6 air freighter for sale in 2022, he knew it was the perfect plane to transform into an overnight rental.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_40/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_40..mp3 Podcasts Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[If your New Years resolution involves breathing cleaner air, drinking cleaner water, or just cutting down on the general funk that builds up in your home and body, Sans air and water purifiers can help.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_38/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_38..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:47:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Robot dogs are already a bit creepy.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_37/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_37..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:50:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Rubbing a black snail on a wart and impailing the creature with a thorn will make the bumps go away.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_36/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_36..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:50:00 -0500 <![CDATA[In hindsight, the North American murder hornet ( Vespa mandarinia ) scare of 2020 was probably a bit overblown (not to mention culturally problematic ).]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_34/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_34..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:50:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A new biosensor made out of needles most commonly seen in dermatology clinics and medspas could make the fresh fish smell test seem antiquated.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_35/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_35..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:50:00 -0500 <![CDATA[While fleas, rats, and global trade played a major role, no single organism or action allowed the bubonic plague ( Yersinia pestis ) to wreak havoc during the 14th century.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_31/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_31..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[You don't need to be an outdoor enthusiast or weather researcher to appreciate a good winter jacket.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_32/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_32..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[If you close one eye or put a finger to your ear, theres an immediate sense of loss.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_33/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_33..mp3 Podcasts Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A new, noninvasive blood-glucose monitoring system may allow people with diabetes to finally ditch their painful finger pricks and under the skin sensors.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_30/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_30..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:44:00 -0500 <![CDATA[As comet 3I/ATLAS continues its exciting journey through our solar system, scientists are still learning everything they can about this special space rock.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_29/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_29..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:57:00 -0500 <![CDATA[It happens all at onceyour heartbeat becomes a jackhammer, your body closes in on you like a corset.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_25/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_25..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_26/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_26..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its old news that having a dog provides a lot of benefits.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_27/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_27..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A rhesus macaque who spent a week on the lam in Mississippi in late October is finally settling into a new home over 990 miles from the original site of his escape.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_28/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_28..mp3 Podcasts Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[One of the countrys rarest coins is slightly rarer than even expert coin collectors believed.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_24/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_24..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:19:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Tracking the first astronauts visit to Mars wont be as simple as watching a clock or marking days off of a calendar.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_23/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_23..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:35:00 -0500 <![CDATA[If the thought of going to the dentist makes your teeth chatter with fear , youre not alone.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_22/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_22..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:47:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Understanding the weather forecast can sometimes feel like reading tea leaves.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_19/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_19..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Smartphone cameras are amazing, but if you're truly passionate about taking pictures, they can't replace the feel of a dedicated camera .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_20/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_20..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Ants are some of natures most selfless animals.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_21/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_21..mp3 Podcasts Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[At roughly the length of a small school bus, anacondas are famously some of the worlds largest snakes.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_18/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_18..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:27:00 -0500 <![CDATA[I enjoy being outdoors.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_17/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_17..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:20:00 -0500 <![CDATA[A sizable portion of the internet has devolved into an AI-contaminated wasteland .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_15/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_15..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:36:00 -0500 <![CDATA[There is black , and then there is ultrablack .]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_16/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_16..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:36:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Ready to retire your tinny TV speakers and sad little laptop drivers?]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_14/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_14..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:47:00 -0500 <![CDATA[When you take up photography, there are lots of subjects you can photograph, but astrophotography requires a special breed.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_7/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_07..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[After centuries at the bottom of the English Channel, remnants from one of Englands oldest surviving shipwrecks are finally back on shore.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_8/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_08..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[It's fun to get new pots and pans, but it's also important.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_9/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_09..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Our pet dogs have been by our side for at least 20,000 years , evolving right along with us.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_10/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_10..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Many people assume heating pads are only for injuries, but these versatile devices offer tons of health benefits on which you might be missing out.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_11/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_11..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Legos are fun no matter who you are.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_12/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_12..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Birds are difficult to photograph.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_13/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_13..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Eddie Bauer outdoor gear and apparel is underrated.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_4/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_04..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Eddie Bauer's First Ascent outdoor gear might be the most underrated line in the industry.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_1/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_01..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Cyber Monday is here, and so are the best deals on the biggest online shopping day of the year.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_2/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_02..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Its one of the most memorable scenes in the original Jurassic Park movie: the dinosaur Dilophosaurus spreads the frill around its neck and sprays deadly venom from its jaws.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_3/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_03..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Bose ANC headphones and earbuds are one of the things I never travel without because they let you remember what your own thoughts sound like.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_5/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_05..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Ask any audiophile, and theyll tell you the same thing: premium sound quality still comes from wired headphones and if you want to get the most out of your investment while out and about, you should look into DAPs, a.k.a. digital audio players.]]> http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org:8888/waves/gen/wv__751_20454_1_6/Popular_Science.2026_01_01.Articles_From_December__First_Through_Seventh.Article_06..mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500