Technology
Your ‘Ethnicity Estimate’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think It...
DNA testing companies are rolling out algorithm updates, spotlighting the fickleness of ethnicity results, and perhaps reinforcing...
This Congressperson Wants to Rev Up Covid Testing
Mikie Sherrill’s new bill would tie federal reimbursement to testing result times—and reward labs for extra quick turnarounds.
How Much Power Does It Take to Do the Red Bull 400 Hill...
400 meters. A 37-degree incline. Turns out humans are capable of superhuman power outputs—if only for a short time.
This Congresswoman Wants to Rev Up Covid Testing
Mikie Sherrill’s new bill would tie federal reimbursement to testing result times—and reward labs for extra quick turnarounds.
What Does It Mean If a Vaccine Is ‘Successful’?
The pharma companies are all using different playbooks to test their Covid-19 shots, so the first team to claim victory may not have...
WIRED25 Day 3: Look at Problems in a New Way
Guests like Anthony Fauci, Lisa Piccirillo, Patrice Peck, and Audrey Tang discussed how to puzzle through seemingly intractable situations.
Taiwan’s Digital Minister Knows How to Crush Covid-19:...
On Day 3 of WIRED25, Audrey Tang explains how the Asian nation used open data and transparent governance to empower its citizens to...
Anthony Fauci Has Some Very Good Reasons to Be Optimistic
During Day 3 of WIRED25, the public health rock star emphasized the importance of masks, distancing, handwashing … and a positive...
The Debate Was a Disaster. But Hey, Climate Change Came...
The good news: The presidential debate addressed global warming. The bad news: Trump dodged it, especially when it came to wildfires.
The Coronavirus Dashboard Creator Has a New Target: Elections
On Day 2 of WIRED25, coder Avi Schiffmann talks about his plans for a site that aggregates candidates' positions—in a way users can...
