Having more sequenced samples of SARS-CoV-2 will help epidemiologists and others in the public health field better understand the profile of different strains of SARS-CoV-2, and track their spread. (NIAID/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips for cleaning groceries, ways to tell if your symptoms are just allergies, and a tutorial on making your own mask.An initiative spearheaded by the Centers for Disease Control’s Office of Advanced Molecular Detection (OAMD) seeks to bring...
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Sprout sweet greens without the dirt. (Carolyn V via Unsplash/)Instead of relying on sunlight and dirt for sustenance, hydroponic gardens provide an environment for plants to thrive: an electric grow light, a mineral-rich food solution, and (in some models) a water pump. That means even the darkest apartments can still produce delicious tomatoes, or herbs for salads. These three glorious gardening systems (and one cool tool) will turn you into a green thumb—even if your apartment gets as much light...
Tue May 05, 2020 23:07
With some practice, you'll start to notice things that will look cool under the lens. (Stan Horaczek /)Your smartphone camera is more capable than ever of capturing amazing pictures, but getting out to shoot anything epic—or even interesting, really—can be tough during social distancing. Adding a macro lens to your smartphone, however, will let you see boring objects around your house and in a new way that your eyeballs can’t perceive on their own. That’s because a macro lens makes little things...
Tue May 05, 2020 21:47
What dinosaur made this track? Ah yes, ol' Saladtongosaurus. (John Kennedy/)Welcome to PopSci’s at-home science projects series. On weekdays at noon, we’ll be posting new projects that use ingredients you can buy at the grocery store. Show us how it went by tagging your project on social media using #popsciprojects.Looking at fossilized footprints is one of the most tangible ways to experience prehistoric life. Gazing up at the terrifying skull of a Tyrannosaurus rex in a museum is one thing, but...
Tue May 05, 2020 19:18
Practice anywhere. (Pixabay/)Even at home and during the off-season there are plenty of options to refine and strengthen your baseball skills. Whether you are on a team or just looking to try something new, we have some great recommendations for a homespun homerun. Plus, these training tools are designed for a range of athletes, including kids, which means you can have fun with the whole family. So put on your favorite baseball movie and start stretching because before you know it, you’ll be knocking...
Tue May 05, 2020 18:14
These invasive insects can be up to two inches in size, with a giant stinger to match. (Washington State Department of Agriculture/)Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard the term “murder hornet” sometime over the past few days. And while it might feel like they’re the next harbingers of the apocalypse, these freaky insects should probably be on the lower end of your ever-growing list of worries—even if you are a bee-lover.The United States isn’t truly being invaded by bloodthirsty super...
Tue May 05, 2020 18:00
Lounge better on your next camping trip. ( Esther Tuttle via Unsplash/)A camping hammock is a must in the tool belt of supplies for any outdoor-bound adventure seeker. Unlike traditional tents, hammocks allow you to weatherproof your sleeping quarters simply by raising them off the ground, keeping you safe from puddles and frost. They’re also way easier and quicker to set up, come with all the included hardware, and can be set up camp in hilly or rocky places where tents simply won’t do. Add in a...
Tue May 05, 2020 16:07
This Chilean frog's lookalike ancestor once hopped all over the now-frozen continent. (José Grau de Puerto Montt/)It’s no secret that millions of years ago, the world looked wildly different than it does today. Continents now separated by massive oceans were once next-door neighbors, and today’s frozen wilderness was temperate and green.And back in those days, it wasn’t cute emperor penguins hopping around Antarctica—it was ancient horned frogs. Swedish scientists discovered 40 million-year-old fossils...
Tue May 05, 2020 13:00
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