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What are sound waves and how do they work? | Popular Science
WEBJul 27, 2021 · Sound waves are a type of energy that’s released when an object vibrates. Those acoustic waves travel from their source through air or another medium, and when they come into contact with our ...
Why do we see ghosts? - Popular Science
WEBOct 6, 2020 · The apparitions in movies like The Grudge and The Amityville Horror will stop at nothing to chase down their human victims, but ghosts aren’t innately terrifying. Research suggests that the ...
A guide to lithium-ion battery charging best practices - Popular …
WEBSep 20, 2021 · When your battery is discharging, Battery University recommends that you only let it reach 50 percent before topping it up again. While you’re charging it back up, you should also avoid pushing ...
What is 'zombie deer' disease? | Popular Science
WEBJun 13, 2022 · Chronic wasting disease, a deadly neurological infectious disease that affects deer, elk and moose, is spreading across North America. Most recently detected in North Carolina in March 2022, CWD ...
The best home wind turbines for 2024, according to experts
WEBJul 9, 2024 · Best eco-friendly: Tumo-Int 1000W 3 Blades 48V Wind Turbine. Getting the best home wind turbine for your home is no small feat—sometimes quite literally. It takes a big product to get the level ...
What your computer's worst noises actually mean - Popular Science
WEBAug 30, 2020 · If your computer is making a clicking or grinding sound, or any sort of low-pitched buzzing noise, you should stop what you’re doing and check the hard drive. This sound could indicate a dying ...
How to stop websites from tracking you - Popular Science
WEBNov 29, 2020 · One of the tools to identify and stop trackers is the aforementioned Ghostery, a free extension that plugs into browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Opera. With one ...
The most incredible pictures of every planet in our solar system
WEBNov 29, 2017 · Captured with NASA’s Messenger spacecraft in 2011, this image of Mercury shows the tiny, hot planet’s many craters, named after writers, artists and musicians. Venus NASA/JPL. This one’s a ...
The best TV antennas - Popular Science
WEBMay 15, 2023 · Best overall: Antop AT-800SBS-J HD Smart Panel Antenna. Best for outdoors: Antennas Direct 8-Element Bowtie TV Antenna. Best for indoors: Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro. Best long-range: Five Star Outdoor ...