Jason Bittel
Popular Science
New York, NY, United States
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6 surprising ways animals are adapting to a human-dominated world
Pushed to the brink, animals are picking up new behaviors and tricks to persevere in a world ruled by humans. → Read More
What’s in a packrat’s petrified pee? Just a few thousand years of secrets.
Packrats are hoarders who pee all over their homes. Scientists say that's great news for humans hoping to understand the planet's history. → Read More
Five animals that can sense things you can't
Wildlife need to be in tune with their surroundings to survive. These superpowers certainly help. → Read More
How to make the perfect french fry, according to science
What happens during cooking that turns a humble potato into the perfect french fry? Chef Jet Tila and food scientist Dr. Arielle Johnson break down the science of french fries you can make at home. → Read More
How to make the perfect french fry, according to science
What happens during cooking that turns a humble potato into the perfect french fry? Chef Jet Tila and food scientist Dr. Arielle Johnson break down the science of french fries you can make at home. → Read More
What will we name the solar system’s next planet?
How will the International Astronomical Union name a ninth planet in our solar system? It decides the official names of stellar objects, but there’s no precedent for naming a planet orbiting our Sun. → Read More
The weirdest things we learned this week: Animal prostitution and Pavlovian pee responses
What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s hit podcast. → Read More
The weirdest things we learned this week: glowing Civil War soldiers and historic font battles
What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s newest podcast. → Read More
How to set up your home Wi-Fi
So you're ready to stop stealing your neighbor's internet and set-up your home WiFi network. Congratulations! You’ll just need three things to get yourself started. → Read More
The weirdest things we learned this week: eating your own twin, embalmed milk, and levitating frogs
What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s newest podcast. → Read More
How to make the world's best paper airplane
John Collins designed the current world-record-holding paper airplane. According to him, there are four things to consider when making a paper airplane: the paper, lift and drag, location, and the throw. → Read More
I created the first digital meme
When Michael Girard created a digital animation of a cute baby dancing, he had no idea it would become one of the first viral sensations of the digital age. → Read More
Five kitchen tools that can remove the seeds from just about anything
Before you can enjoy culinary delights like guacamole and cherry pie, you first have to endure the tedious and finger-numbing process of pit removal. These things make it easer to get eating. → Read More
Add a dash of chemistry for the best microwave mug cake of your life
A microwave can transform a mug of batter into a single-serving dessert in 60 seconds. Here's how that magical humming box turns a liquid into a fluffy treat. → Read More
What happens if Earth gets 2°C warmer?
Over the last 20 years, 2°C has been referenced in climate policies and agreements made by the Council of the EU, the G8, and more. What makes it so important? → Read More
Kittens from the same litter don't always have the same parents
Female cats can be impregnated by more than one male, or tomcat, during a single ovulation period. It’s a phenomenon called “heteropaternal superfecundation.” → Read More
WATCH: 24 of the most famous space launches ever
On February 6, SpaceX tested its Falcon Heavy rocket, the largest since NASA's Saturn V. In honor of that, here are 24 of the most famous space launches ever. → Read More
WATCH: Bill Nye on science media, politics, and the feature film he wants to make
Is Bill Nye ever stressed out that he's known as "The Science Guy?" What project does he want to do next? We asked all this & more in an exclusive conversation. → Read More
Three portable power packs to resurrect your smartphone
Get 100, 300, or even 900 percent more battery for your precious device. We call them juice boxes. → Read More
Gifts for your bald friends
These gifts are sure to please your bald (or balding) friends, and will keep their heads looking shiny and new. → Read More