Technology
Direct Action Everywhere Uses VR to Take Viewers Inside...
In the first of a two-part Get WIRED podcast series, we look at the radical, virtual-reality-based tactics of animal-rights group...
A Landmark Math Proof Clears a Hurdle in the Top Erdős...
Two mathematicians have proved the first leg of the Hungarian scholar's all-time favorite problem about number patterns.
Want to Save Lives? Name Heat Waves Like Hurricanes
As temperatures soar into the the triple digits, the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance says such names will spark public awareness...
Why Derechos Are So Devilishly Difficult to Predict
The destructive storms, with winds over 75 mph, are often compared to inland hurricanes. But unlike a hurricane, a derecho can come...
Making a Covid-19 Vaccine Is Hard. Making One for Kids...
As researchers deepen their understanding of children’s role in the pandemic, some argue they are being overlooked in the race to...
Should We Conserve Parasites? Apparently, Yes
A group of ecologists and biologists say the world's ticks, leeches, and tapeworms need love and conservation, too. Now they've got...
Scientists Put Masks to the Test—With a Cell Phone and...
When it comes to blocking germs, not all cloth masks are created equal. A new, low-cost testing device literally illuminates which...
The Iconic Arecibo Telescope Goes Quiet After Major Damage
A cable cut a large gash into the radio telescope this week and it’s uncertain when it will be back in working order.
Scientists Put Masks to the Test—With an iPhone and a Laser
When it comes to blocking germs, not all cloth masks are created equal. A new, low-cost testing device literally illuminates which...
AI Magic Makes Century-Old Films Look New
Denis Shiryaev uses algorithms to colorize and sharpen old movies, bumping them up to a smooth 60 frames per second. The result is...
