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Science editor @WIRED. Please send tips to:
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Natasha Bernal
7 days ago
I covered the protests in London against Trump for
@wired.com
. Protesters aren't convinced by the AI deal from US tech giants: They want to know what the UK is giving them in exchange for up to $45bn in investment and where the power for data centers will come from
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Anti-Trump Protesters Take Aim at âNaiveâ US-UK AI Deal
Thousands marched in London to protest President Donald Trumpâs second state visit. Among them were many environmental activists unhappy with Britainâs new AI deal with the US.
https://www.wired.com/story/climate-activists-unite-in-london-to-protest-trump-visit-uk/
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I hope we see more of this around the world in the future.
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This is your chance to learn from the best!
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My two takeaways from this piece: 1) ugh, this is bad, is there nothing that this administration will leave unsullied etc.; and 2) keeping ants (legally) seems pretty cool, I should look into it.
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Government Staffing Cuts Have Fueled an Ant-Smuggling Boom
âItâs getting out of hand,â one seller says. âThey realize the US market is a gold mine.â
https://www.wired.com/story/usda-ant-smuggling-pets-illegal-wildlife/
about 1 month ago
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Katie Drummond
about 1 month ago
Dream job alert!
@wired.com
is hiring a features editor to join our team. Youâll work with
@harmancipants.bsky.social
and her gang of genius storytellers on ambitious reporting, investigations, packages, and moreâŠ
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Features Editor
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanityâs biggest challenges, from climate change t...
https://condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CondeCareers/job/1-World-Trade-Center-New-York-NY/Features-Editor_R-21110-2
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Assumed there'd be no legs in this idea over this timeframe... but experts who spoke to
@wired.com
explain how getting a nuclear reactor on the moon in five years is plausibleâand why the US wants to pursue such an ambitious goal on this schedule.
www.wired.com/story/why-th...
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Why the US Is Racing to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
NASA has set a 2030 deadline to build a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon. Itâs an ambitious but potentially achievable goal that could transform space exploration, experts tell WIRED.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-us-is-racing-to-build-a-nuclear-reactor-on-the-moon/
about 2 months ago
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Negotiations are underway, again, for a global treaty on plastics. If you're not sure what's going on or why this matters, this is a good primer:
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/o...
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Opinion | Two Words: Plastics Treaty
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/opinion/plastics-treaty-microplastics-chemicals.html
about 2 months ago
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molly taft
about 2 months ago
SCOOP from me: FEMA is planning to order states to immediately stop activities intended to combat domestic violent extremism - the latest in a broad federal move to downplay the threat:
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Combating Domestic Violent Extremism Is No Longer a FEMA Priority
Documents obtained by WIRED show FEMA plans to direct states and tribes to halt activities intended to combat domestic violent extremism so as to align with "current administration priorities."
https://www.wired.com/story/extremism-domestic-violence-fema-dhs-priority/
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Alec has been found!
www.vg.no/nyheter/i/B0...
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about 2 months ago
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The USCG recommends submersibles "be certified with third-party organizations, such as Lloydâs Register or the American Bureau of Shipping, even if they were operating in international waters like the Titan." Feels like a sensible step toward avoiding similar tragedies
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US Coast Guard Report on Titan Submersible Implosion Singles Out OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush
A report on the death of five people in the Titan submersible blames design, maintenance, and inspection flaws for its failure. âIt all came back to Mr. Rush,â the head of the investigation told WIRED...
https://www.wired.com/story/us-coast-guard-report-titan-submersible-implosion-oceangate-ceo-stockton-rush/
about 2 months ago
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Scott Rose
about 2 months ago
Our friend
@alecluhn.bsky.social
is missing in Norway's Folgefonna National Park after a backpacking trip to the glacier there. Please share if you're in the area or know people who might be. Come home safe, buddy
www.facebook.com/share/p/18xA...
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Reece
about 2 months ago
going live on
@wired.com
in 45 minutes! come hang out and ask questions as we discuss the future of wellness đ©ž
www.wired.com
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WIRED - The Latest in Technology, Science, Culture and Business
We bring you the future as it happens. From the latest in science and technology to the big stories in business and culture, we've got you covered.
https://www.wired.com
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molly taft
about 2 months ago
NEW: i spoke to nine (!) scientists across several disciplines whose work was cited in the new Department of Energy report that downplays the severity of climate change. all of them say their work was misrepresented, cherry picked, and/or lacked context â
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Scientists Say New Government Climate Report Twists Their Work
A new Department of Energy report âfundamentally misrepresentsâ climate research and leaves out key context, multiple scientists cited in the report tell WIRED.
https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-say-new-government-climate-report-twists-their-work/
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At WIRED weâve just launched our new subscription package, featuring 5 exclusive newsletters, AMAs with writers, a new commenting experience, and more. I'm so proud of the Science desk's work on
@wired.com
this year, and very excited for what we've got coming up.
www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...
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WIRED - The Latest in Technology, Science, Culture and Business | WIRED
Unlock a world of benefits, only for WIRED subscribers. | Best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore - plus gear reviews, podcasts, and more
https://www.wired.com/v2/offers/wira01026?source=Site_0_EDT_WIR_Bluesky_SocialNewsroom_0_NEW_OFFER_CUSTOM_LINK_ZZ
2 months ago
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WIRED is hiring! We're looking for a senior writer to cover the frontiers of scientific advancementâbreakthroughs in space tech, quantum science, nanotechnology, batteries, and moreâand the people and companies behind them. This role is based in our London office.
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
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Condé Nast hiring Senior Writer, Science Frontiers - WIRED in London Area, United Kingdom | LinkedIn
Posted 7:01:53 PM. WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guideâŠSee this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4270768754/
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WIRED
2 months ago
After government support and poaching top Western talent, Chinaâs car industry is about to dominate globally. In the US, the affordable car is about to go extinct. Join
@jeremywired.bsky.social
for an AMA on Thurs., July 17 at 11 AM ET on the future of cars here:
www.reddit.com/r/technology...
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3 months ago
ARE WE THERE YET?
@wired.com
asked experts to grade the launch of Teslaâs Austin autonomous taxi service, explain the need for the services human babysitters, and, crucially, how to know if the system is safe.
www.wired.com/story/this-i...
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This Is Why Teslaâs Robotaxi Launch Needed Human Babysitters
On-board helpers, bad-weather suspensions, but no crashes. WIRED asked experts to grade Teslaâs Austin autonomous taxi serviceâand, crucially, how to know if the system is safe.
https://www.wired.com/story/this-is-why-teslas-robotaxi-launch-needed-human-babysitters/
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Busy at work, stress-peeling my sunburn.
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3 months ago
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As someone who didn't follow this advice and got quite severely sunkissed at the weekend, it's probably time to share this again. Stay safe, don't be an idiot (like me).
www.wired.com/story/sunscr...
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The Problem With Sunscreen Isnât Its IngredientsâItâs You
Humans need protecting from the sun more than ever, and yet this gloopy white cream is widely distrusted, misunderstood, and misused.
https://www.wired.com/story/sunscreen-safety-ingredients/
3 months ago
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If AI is to fulfil its transformative hype, then this is a hugely important question. Much more transparency is needed.
www.wired.com/story/ai-car...
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How Much Energy Does AI Use? The People Who Know Arenât Saying
A growing body of research attempts to put a number on energy use and AIâeven as the companies behind the most popular models keep their carbon emissions a secret.
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-carbon-emissions-energy-unknown-mystery-research/
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Secondary outcome: confirmation that axolotls are very cute.
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Scientists Discover the Key to Axolotlsâ Ability to Regenerate Limbs
A new study reveals the key lies not in the production of a regrowth molecule, but in that molecule's controlled destruction. The discovery could inspire future regenerative medicine.
https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-discover-the-key-to-axolotls-ability-to-regenerate-limbs/
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Andrew Couts
3 months ago
NEW: The
@wired.com
crew has put together a new package all about fighting, fighting back, and defending yourself and others. It includes some great guides, feature stories, and a quiz that lets you see what kind of fighter you are. Enjoy!
www.wired.com/how-to-win-a...
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How to Win a Fight
These days it feels like the next fight is always just around the corner. What matters is picking your battlesâand knowing how to win.
https://www.wired.com/how-to-win-a-fight/
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A future alternative to GLP-1 medications? Eolo Pharma's investigational drug aims to get people to burn more energy to lose weight.
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A New Obesity Pill May Burn Fat Without Suppressing Appetite
An investigational drug developed by Eolo Pharma is showing promise in animal experiments and an early human trial. It could eventually be an alternative or add-on to popular GLP-1 medications.
https://www.wired.com/story/new-obesity-pill-may-burn-fat-without-suppressing-appetite/
3 months ago
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The US is expecting a hot summer and above average hurricane seasonâif you live in the States, here are things you can do now to prepare.
www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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How to Prepare for a Climate Disaster in Trumpâs America
Hereâs how to find reliable information and keep safe during the summer heat and hurricane season following the unprecedented cuts at federal agencies.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-survive-a-disaster-in-the-age-of-trump-emergency-fema-wild-fire-hurricane/
4 months ago
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Amit Katwala
4 months ago
Hosting the main stage at
#SXSWLondon
today, introducing lots of great speakers including TS Anil from Monzo, Katherine Maher from NPR, Anna Bateson from The Guardian, Jimmy Wales from Wikipedia and lots more. Come say hi if you're around!
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Amit Katwala
4 months ago
The new UK edition of WIRED is out today!
@wired.com
I had a great time collating our package on Rogues, featuring North Korean job scammers, AI music fraudsters, murderous altruists, psychedelic drug lords, quantum hackers + lots more
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New story package has just dropped on
@wired.com
: "You're not ready." Buckle up and read about the threats of tomorrowâgrid attacks, GPS and cell network failure, quantum hacking of encryptionâand the impacts they could have.
www.wired.com/youre-not-re...
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You're Not Ready
Seems bad out there. Unfortunately, it can always get worse. From evil hacker AI to world-changing cyberattacks, WIRED envisions the future you haven't prepared for.
https://www.wired.com/youre-not-ready/
4 months ago
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Lack of transparency from AI companies means creating an estimate of the sector's power usage is challenging, but the ballpark amount is the equivalent of a small country. And AI's energy demand could double by the end of the year.
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AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demandâand Itâs Only Getting Worse
A new analysis of AI hardware being produced and how it is being used attempts to estimate the vast amount of electricity being consumed by AI.
https://www.wired.com/story/new-research-energy-electricity-artificial-intelligence-ai/
4 months ago
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Chris Baraniuk
4 months ago
Yesterday was a big milestone for me â it marked 11 years since I started working fulltime as a freelance journalist!! More than a decade in this industry has taught me a lot. And I have some very fond memories of people Iâve met and places Iâve visited in that time. THREAD⊠đ§”
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Andy Greenberg
4 months ago
After Luigi Mangione allegedly killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson with a partially 3D-printed "ghost gun," I wanted to know how far these DIY firearms have come. So I 3D-printed and assembled the same exact model of gunâand test-fired it. Our story and video:
www.wired.com/story/luigi-...
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We 3D-Printed Luigi Mangioneâs Ghost Gun. It Was Entirely Legal
In the wake of Luigi Mangioneâs alleged killing of a health care CEO with a partially 3D-printed pistol, we built the exact same weapon ourselvesâand test-fired it.
https://www.wired.com/story/luigi-mangione-ghost-gun-built-tested
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Join WIRED's Biz team tomorrow for an AMA, on why prices are rising on Chinese e-commerce sites. May 1 2PM ET
www.reddit.com/r/TemuThings...
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From the TemuThings community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the TemuThings community
https://www.reddit.com/r/TemuThings/comments/1kbjqfh/hi_were_wireds_biz_team_join_our_ama_on_thursday/
5 months ago
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molly taft
5 months ago
NEW: a coalition of states and startups are suing the nuclear regulatory commission, saying that there are too many regulations standing in the way of nuclear progress. some nuclear experts say removing regulations is the exact wrong move at a fragile moment of public nuclear acceptance:
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States and Startups Are Suing the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Critics of the NRC say its red tape and lengthy authorization timelines stifle innovation, but handing some of its responsibilities to states could undermine public trust and the industryâs safety rec...
https://www.wired.com/story/nrc-lawsuit-nuclear-energy-reactor-smr-regulation-regulatory-commission/
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How do Spain and Portugal get the power back on? Probably very slowly.
@natashabernal.bsky.social
reports for
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/europe...
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The Agonizing Task of Turning Europeâs Power Back On
A massive blackout affecting Spain, Portugal and parts of France has been blamed on atmospheric conditions. Now engineers face the arduous task of getting the power back on.
https://www.wired.com/story/europe-blackout-spain-portugal-power-outage/
5 months ago
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Newly found Mars rocks give more clues as to the potential aquatic history of the Red Planet.
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NASAâs Perseverance Rover Finds Strange Rocks on Mars
A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount of liquid water on the Red Planet.
https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-rover-finds-strange-rocks-on-mars-perseverance-curiosity/
5 months ago
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Lissa Harrisđ
5 months ago
my town is in the news! (derogatory, they took our three-year FEMA flood resilience grant and didnât even tell us) thanks to
@mollytaft.com
for shining a light on whatâs happening to disaster prone places and the people charged with keeping them intact
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Matthew Champion
5 months ago
Thrilled to share that Iâve officially joined
@wired.com
as Director, Multiplatform Video. Iâm incredibly grateful to
@katie-drummond.bsky.social
for the opportunity to continue working with this brilliant, creative, and deeply dedicated newsroomâand Iâm excited for whatâs ahead.
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Katie Drummond
5 months ago
Speaking of hiring, I am so excited that
@kylierobison.com
is joining
@wired.com
as a senior correspondent covering the AI industry and the tech world. Kylie is a scoop machine and a total star, weâre thrilled over here!
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As well as measles, whooping cough is making a comeback in the US. For
@wired.com
,
@emilymullin.bsky.social
looks at what other diseases could be next.
www.wired.com/story/measle...
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Measles Cases Are Rising. Other Preventable Diseases Could Follow
Amid an ongoing measles outbreak, the US is also facing a surge in pertussis, or whooping cough. As vaccine rates drop, other diseases could be next.
https://www.wired.com/story/measles-cases-are-rising-other-diseases-could-follow/
5 months ago
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Want to distract yourself from... everything? There's another chance to view a meteor shower in the coming weeks, and then another will shortly follow next month. Here's everything you need to know.
www.wired.com/story/watch-...
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How to Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower
The second major meteor shower of the year starts today and peaks on the night of April 21â22. Hereâs everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025.
https://www.wired.com/story/watch-meteor-showers-2025-shooting-stars-ursids-geminids-leonids-orionids-perseids-southern-delta-aquariids-lyrids-quadrantids/
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molly taft
6 months ago
do you or someone you know work at noaa and are dealing with the AWS contract debacle? i'd love to talk to you :) signal mollytaft.76, you can speak anonymously
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For ÂŁ10,000, a company says it can clean your blood of microplastics. Therapeutic benefits of this are unconfirmed.
www.wired.com/story/this-s...
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This Startup Says It Can Clean Your Blood of Microplastics
The elective medical industry is cashing in on plastic pollution fears, but the evidence of harm from microplastics is still deeply uncertain.
https://www.wired.com/story/this-startup-promises-to-clean-your-blood-of-microplastics-clarify-clinics/
6 months ago
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This is so good.
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6 months ago
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Check. It. Out.
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molly taft
6 months ago
hi itâs my first day at
@wired.com
! i wanna hear everything thatâs going on in the energy / enviro / climate space. feel free to pitch me:
[email protected]
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Pursuing a career in research has always been a competitive endeavour. Now, thanks to funding cuts and freezes and the chilling effect of the new administration, opportunities for graduates and early career scientists are shrinking.
www.wired.com/story/the-ch...
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The Chaos of NIH Cuts Has Left Early-Career Scientists Scrambling
As graduate programs lose spots and labs face shutdowns following Trump administration cuts to science funding, students and researchers are left to figure out what's next.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-chaos-of-nih-cuts-has-left-early-career-scientists-scrambling/
6 months ago
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Backing up at-risk health datasets is goodâbut some that are survey-based have already become less useful because people are afraid to submit data to them, because they concern subjectsâlike gender-based health issuesâ that the administration is targeting.
www.wired.com/story/resear...
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Researchers Rush to Save US Government Data on Trans YouthâBefore It Disappears
In the face of the Trump administration's anti-trans efforts, researchers and volunteers around the world are backing up federally-funded studies, and vowing to keep the resources online.
https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-rush-to-save-data-on-trans-youth-before-it-disappears/
6 months ago
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Nothing helps sales like trying to ban a book. Smooth move.
www.wired.com/story/plaint...
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Meta Tries to Bury a Tell-All Book
Mark Zuckerberg might be in his post-fact-checking-era. But that hasnât stopped Meta from going after the author of Careless People.
https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext/careless-people-meta-mark-zuckerberg/
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Andrew Couts
7 months ago
new
@brbarrett.bsky.social
just dropped
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
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The United States of Elon Musk Inc.
The degree to which Donald Trump and Elon Muskâs interests are intertwined is unprecedentedâand ultimately unsustainable.
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-donald-trump-doge-congress-takeover/
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Damn these woolly mice are cute.
www.wired.com/story/scient...
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Scientists Just Created a âWoolly Mouseâ With Mammoth-Like Fur
The de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences wants to bring back the woolly mammothâstarting with a very furry mouse.
https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-just-created-a-woolly-mouse-with-mammoth-like-fur/
7 months ago
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The USDA has outlined how it plans to curb the bird flu outbreak.
@emilymullin.bsky.social
outlines the plan and industry's concerns.
www.wired.com/story/chicke...
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The US May Start Vaccinating Chickens Against Bird Flu
With egg prices soaring, the US is considering vaccinating laying chickens, which have been hit particularly hard by the avian influenza outbreak.
https://www.wired.com/story/chickens-vaccines-us-bird-flu/
7 months ago
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