Cli-Fi—That’s Climate Fiction—Is the New Sci-Fi
Here's who to follow if you can't get enough of the coming climate apocalypse. The post Cli-Fi—That’s Climate Fiction—Is the New Sci-Fi appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThose Veggies Grown on the ISS Get Humans Closer to Mars
Yesterday on the ISS, Expedition 44 crew members dined on their first meal of space-grown romaine lettuce. The post Those Veggies Grown on the ISS Get Humans Closer to Mars appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThe Coolest Obscure Science You Don’t Know About Yet
The weirdest science journals can be an awesome source of entertainment (and knowledge). The post The Coolest Obscure Science You Don’t Know About Yet appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleHow Nairobi Got Its Ad-Hoc Bus System on Google Maps
Matatus are the main mass transit network in the Kenyan capital, but the system is chaotic. The post How Nairobi Got Its Ad-Hoc Bus System on Google Maps appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleScientists Unearth a Trove of New Bacteria-Killing Viruses
Bacteria prey on humans, but the bugs have to beware of their own predators, too: a special class of viruses called phages. The post Scientists Unearth a Trove of New Bacteria-Killing Viruses appeared...
View ArticleThink Like a Tree: A New Kind of Eco-Friendly Concrete Inspired by Coral
Coral does a great job of sequestering carbon dioxide. One company is capitalizing on that to make concrete. The post Think Like a Tree: A New Kind of Eco-Friendly Concrete Inspired by Coral appeared...
View ArticleBalls of DNA Could Fix Geothermal Energy’s Biggest Problem
Drilling wells for geothermal energy can be like playing golf with a blindfold. DNA tracers make it more likely to sink a putt. The post Balls of DNA Could Fix Geothermal Energy’s Biggest Problem...
View ArticleStunning Map Shows Pathogens Hopping Between Species
Pathogens love humans---and their cats. The post Stunning Map Shows Pathogens Hopping Between Species appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleGas-Propelled Microparticles Could Stop Bleeding in Wounds
Fizzing carbon dioxide bubbles that shoot medicine deep into bleeding wounds could be a lifesaver on the battlefield. The post Gas-Propelled Microparticles Could Stop Bleeding in Wounds appeared first...
View ArticleWhy Optical Illusions Like These Make Your Brain Go Haywire
A lot can get lost in translation between your eyes and your brain. The post Why Optical Illusions Like These Make Your Brain Go Haywire appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThe Science Behind Lightning’s Electric Shows
Lightning's antics have inspired fear and devotion throughout history. But what's the science behind the mythology? The post The Science Behind Lightning’s Electric Shows appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleTermites Are Teaching Architects to Design Super-Efficient Skyscrapers
Mound termites are pros at building self-regulating homes. Human architects want to get in on the action. The post Termites Are Teaching Architects to Design Super-Efficient Skyscrapers appeared first...
View ArticleWatch These Guys Make a Shark Swim With Their Minds
You could control robot sharks with your mind in the comfort of your own home thanks to OpenBCI, a Brooklyn company building open source brain computer interfaces. The post Watch These Guys Make a...
View ArticleSynTouch’s Prosthetic Fingers Can Feel How Soft a Bunny Is
Prosthetics with BioTac robotic fingers can sense the fluffiness of a bunny and the fragility of an egg. The post SynTouch’s Prosthetic Fingers Can Feel How Soft a Bunny Is appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleArchitecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone
Buildings can learn a lot from your femurs. The post Architecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleAmazing Micrographs Show What Cells Really Look Like
The photos in this gallery show the tiny building blocks of life in rich, strange detail. The post Amazing Micrographs Show What Cells Really Look Like appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleHow To Make It Through an Excruciating Meeting
Meetings suck. Here's how to survive even the worst of them. The post How To Make It Through an Excruciating Meeting appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThe Dark Side of Christmas, by the Numbers
Under sprigs of mistletoe, health, money, and love find their painful ends. The numbers speak for themselves. The post The Dark Side of Christmas, by the Numbers appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleWhat’s Inside Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Probably Something Spicy
Creating a tongue-scorching taste sensation like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is an art. The post What's Inside Flamin' Hot Cheetos? Probably Something Spicy appeared first on WIRED.
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