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Stop Trying to Psychoanalyze Donald Trump

Not only is it wrong to armchair diagnose a politician, it is a perversion of what psychologial diagnoses are supposed to do. The post Stop Trying to Psychoanalyze Donald Trumpappeared first on WIRED.

The Mesmerizing Math of a Wind Turbine on Fire

This video shows a wind turbine on fire making a crazy helix. Here’s how to model this motion in 3D. The post The Mesmerizing Math of a Wind Turbine on Fire appeared first onWIRED.

A California City Is Fending Off Zika by Releasing 40,000 Mosquitoes Every Week

As disease-carrying mosquitoes continue their march across the United States, communities are experimenting with new ways to keep the vectors under control. The post A California City Is Fending Off Zika by Releasing 40,000 Mosquitoes Every Week appeared first on WIRED.

Earthquakes in the Cape Verde Islands Could Signal an Explosive Eruption to Come

Earthquakes at Brava in the Cape Verde Islands mean it could be waking up after millennia of quiet. Also, eruptions in Indonesia are disrupting air traffic. The post Earthquakes in the Cape Verde Islands Could Signal an Explosive Eruption to Come appeared first on WIRED.

If You Want to Study Disease, the Olympics Are Where to Be

Epidemiologists work to prevent epidemics, but they also can’t study really epidemics without one happening. Mass gatherings like the Olympics are a learning opportunity. The postIf You Want to Study Disease, the Olympics Are Where to Be appeared first on WIRED.

The US Wants Space Business to Stay Laissez-Faire

Moon Express announced it has gotten permission to be the first private company to land on the moon. The post The US Wants Space Business to Stay Laissez-Faire appeared first on WIRED.

Crap’s Spontaneously Combusting in Upstate New York

The heat that builds in a manure pile kills harmful bacteria like E. coli, leaving nutrient-rich fertilizer free of pathogens. Or it erupts into fire. The post Crap’s Spontaneously Combusting in Upstate New York appeared first on WIRED.

How One Journalist Uses Social Media to Get Inside the Minds of ISIS

Rukmini Callimachi of The New York Times is arguably the best reporter on the world’s most important beat—terrorism and jihadists. Here’s how she does it. The post How One Journalist Uses Social Media to Get Inside the Minds of ISIS appeared first on WIRED.

Hey Sorry Everyone But You Should Probably Keep Flossing

While it’s true that evidence showing flossing improves dental health is lacking, you should probably keep doing it. The post Hey Sorry Everyone But You Should Probably Keep Flossing appeared first on WIRED.

When Zika Got Political, American Cities Got Screwed

Without federal funding, the battle against the Zika virus is going to be fought with state and local budgets. And they’re not going to be enough. The post When Zika Got Political, American Cities Got Screwed appeared first on WIRED.

Here Are All the Climate Records Earth Shattered Last Year

A major international ‘state of the climate’ report finds that temperatures, sea levels, and carbon dioxide all hit milestones amid extreme weather in 2015. The post Here Are All the Climate Records Earth Shattered Last Year appeared first on WIRED.

An Electrical Fire May Have Sparked a Mini-Volcano in Iraq

An electrical fire under a building in Iraq looks to have created its own mini-volcano. The post An Electrical Fire May Have Sparked a Mini-Volcano in Iraq appeared first on WIRED.

Theranos Had a Chance to Clear Its Name. Instead, It Tried to Pivot

Theranos’ new box, called miniLab, is a tidy, humbled version of the mythos that made the company a $9 billion unicorn. The post Theranos Had a Chance to Clear Its Name. Instead, It Tried to Pivot appeared first on WIRED.

The Physics Behind a Madman’s Parachute-Free Skydive Into a Giant Net

In this stunt, Luke Aikins jumps from a plane and lands in a net without using a parachute. Here are some physics questions and answers. The post The Physics Behind a Madman’s Parachute-Free Skydive Into a Giant Net appeared first on WIRED.

Use This Fancy Foam for Cooking, Not for Dance Parties

Making your own culinary foam is delicious and scientific. The post Use This Fancy Foam for Cooking, Not for Dance Parties appeared first on WIRED.

The Sea Pig Has Tentacles for a Face and Balloons for Feet

May I introduce you to the sea pig, a bizarre type of sea cucumber with tentacles for a face and long clown balloons for feet. The post The Sea Pig Has Tentacles for a Face and Balloons for Feet appeared first on WIRED.

A Freaky Anti-Rubber Is Still Weirding Scientists Out

Auxetics are a class of materials whose curious and complex properties have excited researchers for decades. The post A Freaky Anti-Rubber Is Still Weirding Scientists Outappeared first on WIRED.

New Neutrino Anomaly Hints at a Matter-Antimatter Rift

An early sign that neutrinos behave differently than antineutrinos suggests an answer to one of the biggest questions in physics. The post New Neutrino Anomaly Hints at a Matter-Antimatter Rift appeared first on WIRED.

How Doctors in Florida Are Protecting Pregnant Women From Zika

Miami ob-gyn Christine Curry has treated about a dozen pregnant women with Zika. Now, she’s telling us how it’s done. The post How Doctors in Florida Are Protecting Pregnant Women From Zika appeared first on WIRED.

Space Photos of the Week: This Starburst Galaxy’s a Real Gas Bag

Space photos of the week, July 24—30, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: This Starburst Galaxy’s a Real Gas Bag appeared first on WIRED.

Science Didn’t Make a Great Showing at Either Party’s Convention

A survey of science-related words used at the national conventions shows that neither party was particularly cognizant of science. The post Science Didn’t Make a Great Showing at Either Party’s Convention appeared first on WIRED.

Cool Catchphrase, Hillary, But Science Isn’t About Belief

When Hillary Clinton said that she believed in science, she scored a campaign hit, but made it harder for people to understand how science works. The post Cool Catchphrase, Hillary, But Science Isn’t About Belief appeared first on WIRED.

The National Weather Service Overhauls Its Forecasts and Sets Off a Nerd Fight

NOAA just chose a model to revamp the way it makes weather predictions. Some meteorologists beg to differ. The post The National Weather Service Overhauls Its Forecasts and Sets Off a Nerd Fight appeared first on WIRED.

Photo of the Week: Hell Hath No Fury Like a Dirty Thunderstorm

Japan’s Mount Sakurajiwa isn’t half as famous—or big—as Mount Fuji. But it still knows how to put on a show. The post Photo of the Week: Hell Hath No Fury Like a Dirty Thunderstorm appeared first on WIRED.

Google’s Famous Kitchens May Serve Fake Shrimp Made of Algae

Which is better: Shrimp made of shrimp or shrimp made of algae? The post Google’s Famous Kitchens May Serve Fake Shrimp Made of Algae appeared first on WIRED.

This Year, Every Vote Is a Vote for or Against Climate Change

No political party has ever presented itself as taking the issue seriously during a presidential election. That has changed. The post This Year, Every Vote Is a Vote for or Against Climate Change appeared first on WIRED.

Germs Are Magic and Other Things We Learned From Ed Yong’s New Book

Babies eat germ poop, there are probiotics for goats, and certain viruses act as your own personal bodyguards. The post Germs Are Magic and Other Things We Learned From Ed Yong’s New Book appeared first on WIRED.

Olympic Drug Cops Will Scan for Genetically Modified Athletes

Nobody knows if Olympic athletes have learned to gene dope yet, but the World Anti-Doping Agency isn’t taking any chances. The post Olympic Drug Cops Will Scan for Genetically Modified Athletes appeared first on WIRED.

The US Is Finally Getting Its First Offshore Wind Farm

Designing and building spinning fans hundreds of feet tall that stay sutured to the ocean floor in the face of currents and wicked winds has taken almost three years of work. The post The US Is Finally Getting Its First Offshore Wind Farm appeared first on WIRED.

It’s Hot, But the Heat Index Means It Feels Even Hotter

What is the heat index and how do you calculate it? The post It’s Hot, But the Heat Index Means It Feels Even Hotter appeared first on WIRED.

How New Zealand Plans to Kill Its (Non-Human) Invasive Mammals

What could go wrong? The post How New Zealand Plans to Kill Its (Non-Human) Invasive Mammals appeared first on WIRED.

Every One of Us Can Struggle With Food—But Solutions Are Coming

All of us face some form of food struggle—how to eat pleasurably, ethically, and healthfully. WIRED is here to help. The post Every One of Us Can Struggle With Food—But Solutions Are Coming appeared first on WIRED.

Your Scientific Guide to Eating Like a Good Human in 2016

If you care about health, sustainability, and food that actually tastes good, we’re here to help. So relax, pick up your fork, and chow down. The post Your Scientific Guide to Eating Like a Good Human in 2016 appeared first on WIRED.

How Queer Scientists Are Shaping Their Future With a Survey

Why are there so few openly queer people in STEM? And what are LGBTQ scientists and their experiences actually like? The post How Queer Scientists Are Shaping Their Future With a Survey appeared first on WIRED.

Hear Us Out: You Can Totally Make a Latte Without Milk

If you want a latte without the milk, you should be making it with poop. From bacteria, that is. The post Hear Us Out: You Can Totally Make a Latte Without Milk appeared first onWIRED.

The Porn ‘Public Health Crisis’ Has Competition

How politicians talk about public health is just as important as what they choose to talk about. The post The Porn ‘Public Health Crisis’ Has Competition appeared first on WIRED.

The Bird That Kicks the Ever-Loving Crap Out of Its Prey

This hard-core bird of prey doesn’t soar and swoop on its victims—it prefers to kick them to death. The post The Bird That Kicks the Ever-Loving Crap Out of Its Prey appeared first on WIRED.

The Whale Guardians of San Francisco Bay

This time of year, humpback and blue whales come to feed on masses of krill in the San Francisco Bay. They make for an amazing research opportunity. The post The Whale Guardians of San Francisco Bay appeared first on WIRED.

There’s a Good Explanation for This Bouncy Patch of Grass in Siberia

During an unusually hot summer this year, researchers in Siberia stumbled upon fifteen of these oddly bouncy patches of grass. The post There’s a Good Explanation for This Bouncy Patch of Grass in Siberia appeared first on WIRED.

The Physics of Trying to Crash Into the Sun