How to Set Your Thermostat—According to Science
Win the family arguments over heating your home this winter—or better yet, avoid them altogether—with this handy guide.
The Weirdest Reason the Poles Are Warming So Fast? Invisible Clouds
Clouds way up in the stratosphere act like a blanket, trapping heat in the Arctic and Antarctica. That could help explain why models keep underestimating how fast they’re warming.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-weirdest-reason-the-poles-are-warming-so-fast-invisible-clouds/
Dr. Dara Norman Wants to Bring More People Into Science
From data access to scientific merit, Dr. Norman is working to make astronomy—and all STEM fields—more inclusive.
Dr. Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski Will Change How You Think About Space
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Pioneering a new field in cosmology, Dr. Pasterski explores diverse perspectives in physics and astronomy—and whether the universe might actually be a hologram.
https://www.wired.com/story/women-in-science-sabrina-gonzalez-pasterski/
A Life-Extension Drug for Big Dogs Is Getting Closer to Reality
The FDA has yet to approve any drugs for life extension. But biotech company Loyal is now a step closer to bringing one to market—for dogs.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-life-extension-drug-for-big-dogs-is-getting-closer-to-reality/
The Best Continuous Glucose Monitors
Continuous Glucose Monitors, or CGMs, are an excellent way for people with diabetes or prediabetes to manage their condition. We tested some of the leading models to see which is best for you.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-continuous-glucose-monitors/
Dust Is So Much More Than You Realize
In her new book, Dust, Jay Owens charts a fascinating history of the tiny particles floating all around us.
https://www.wired.com/story/dust-is-so-much-more-than-you-realize/
Dr. Paula Johnson Is Breaking Down the Barriers to Better Health
An accomplished cardiologist and the first Black woman president of Wellesley College, Dr. Johnson's life's work is improving quality of care for women and women of color around the world.
Starquakes Might Solve the Mysteries of Stellar Magnetism
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In their jiggles and shakes, red giant stars encode a record of the magnetic fields near their cores.
https://www.wired.com/story/starquakes-might-solve-the-mysteries-of-stellar-magnetism/
Millions of EV Batteries Could Retire to Solar Farms
A Southern California company is showing how repurposing EV batteries for solar storage can extend their usefulness for several years.
https://www.wired.com/story/millions-of-ev-batteries-could-retire-to-solar-farms/
How to Measure the Impact From a Collision
Things smash into one other. Here’s what to do next.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-measure-the-impact-from-a-collision/
US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Launch Fraud Investigation Into Elon Musk
A letter members of Congress sent to the SEC claims that Musk misled Neuralink investors in a post on X about the fate of monkeys used to test a brain-chip interface.
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-nerualink-congress-sec-letter/
How to Measure the Impact From a Collision
Things smash into one other. Here’s what to do next.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-measure-the-impact-from-a-collision/
It's Time to Log Off
There’s a devastating amount of heavy news these days. Psychology experts say you need to know your limits—and when to put down the phone.
https://www.wired.com/story/doomscrolling-bad-news-mental-health/
US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Launch Fraud Investigation Into Elon Musk
A letter members of Congress sent to the SEC claims Musk misled Neuralink investors in a post on X about the fate of monkeys used to test a brain-chip interface.
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-nerualink-congress-sec-letter/
Here’s What’s Next for SpaceX’s Starship
A second Starship test flight advanced a bit further than the first, with the rocket reaching the edge of space but blowing up soon after. Industry experts say it’s still a step forward.
https://www.wired.com/story/heres-whats-next-for-spacexs-starship/
Emissions Should Be Plummeting. Instead, They’re Breaking Dangerous New Records
Ahead of COP28, a scathing new UN report warns that the world is barreling toward an avoidable catastrophe. It’s a plea for world leaders to step up their ambition.
How Many Microbes Does It Take to Make You Sick?
Exposure to a virus isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition. The concept of “infectious dose” suggests there are simple ways to stay safer from harm.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-many-microbes-does-it-take-to-make-you-sick/
The Precarious Rise of Disposable Vapes
Disposable vapes from brands like Elf Bar and Lost Mary have taken over the ecigarette market and become a hit among young people. Governments are trying to figure out what to do.
https://www.wired.com/story/disposable-vapes-elf-bar-lost-mary-regulation/
How Many Microbes Does It Take to Make You Sick?
Exposure to a virus isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition. The concept of “infectious dose” suggests there are simple ways to stay safer from harm.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-many-microbes-does-it-take-to-make-you-sick/