Most Americans say they trust scientists to act in the public’s best interests, though confidence is lower than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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If the Carrington Event happened in 2026, it could be devastating. In 2025, Popular Science continued our mission to demystify our weird world for millions of readers. We debunked myths about baby ...

A host of new science books are due to hit shelves in January, by authors including Claudia Hammond, Deborah Cohen and Daisy ...