Pop Science Report

By: Damian Martinez

Bugatti Chiron Supercar
Bugatti’s 1,500-horsepower Chiron hypercar has reclaimed the world speed record for
production cars with a run of 304.773 mph, making the French luxury marque the first to
top 300 mph in a production model.
Ring Video Doorbell 2
The Doorbell 2 alerts you whenever a visitor or the Amazon delivery driver has arrived and
it detects any other motion on its 1080 HD video camera. Each camera purchase includes a
30-day free trial of Ring Protect Plus subscription that will record and save your Ring
videos for you. Unlike the first version of this cam, this battery easily slides out to be
charged via USB cable.
Game Boy Camera
Back in 1998, the digital camera takeover was just getting started, and the humble Game
Boy had its own imaging device. The camera captured monochrome images that measured
128 x 128 pixels, which seems pathetic here in the era of 4K screens, but those blocky
images were a big deal back then. Players could take pictures without having to get a roll of
film developed.
Panasonic eneloop AA/AAA batteries
A set of Panasonic eneloop batteries can be recharged up to 2,100 times with 2000mAh
(the total amount of energy a battery can store at a time). They’re precharged using
environmentally friendly solar power and ready to use right away. They keep up to 70
percent of their charge even after ten years in storage. You’ll be able to use these guys
whether they’re partially charged or fully charged. They boast a fast charging speed, and
come in both AA or AAA options, with an optional charger.
Hasbro Lie Detector Game
The game is, well, just a game, and it doesn't monitor your vital signs or anything like that to try and
determine if you're telling the truth, which is already pretty sketchy science. Instead, it simply listens to
the tone and quality of your voice to try and determine when you're bending the truth. Still, it turned out
surprisingly accurate.
IPhone 11
The newest line is called the iPhone 11, which is easy enough to remember. (Thanks for
that, Tim.) You can pick from six different colors, and the display is 6.1 inches across. On
the back are two cameras—one wide angle and another “ultra wide,” which takes in 120
degrees of view. Apple also boasts that the portrait mode works on pets.
exoplanet K2-18b
The exoplanet K2-18b, however, is the first to check both boxes, according to two studies
published this week. Unfortunately, a few other decidedly unearth-like characteristics
make K2018b an improbable home for life as we know it. But the discovery represents an
important step toward finding planets we might actually consider hospitable.
Why do clowns creep us out?
In fact, a 2008 study conducted in England revealed that very few children actually like
clowns. It also concluded that the common practice of decorating children's wards in
hospitals with pictures of clowns may create the exact opposite of a nurturing
environment. It's no wonder so many people hate Ronald McDonald.