Why is it so difficult to crash into the Sun? This numerical calculation in python shows just how difficult it can be. Homework questions included. The post The Physics of Trying to Crash Into the Sun appeared first on WIRED.
Space Photos of the Week: These Galaxies Got a Warped POV
Space photos of the week, July 17—23, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: These Galaxies Got a Warped POV appeared first on WIRED.
Mining Black Hole Collisions for Hints of the Elusive Axion
The physicist Asimina Arvanitaki is thinking up ways to search gravitational wave data for evidence of dark matter particles orbiting black holes. The post Mining Black Hole Collisions for Hints of the Elusive Axion appeared first on WIRED.
It Would Take a Lot of THC to Contaminate a Water Supply
A small town in Colorado detected THC in samples of its water supply. That’s probably not what it is. The post It Would Take a Lot of THC to Contaminate a Water Supply appeared first on WIRED.
Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again
Not all caldera are made the same, but we got to watch one type form during the 2014-15 Holuhraun eruption in Iceland. The post Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again appeared first on WIRED.
Utah Lake’s Poop-Driven Algal Bloom Is a Crappy Situation
It’s big. It’s green. It’s algae caused by … well, take a guess. The post Utah Lake’s Poop-Driven Algal Bloom Is a Crappy Situation appeared first on WIRED.
Fossil Fuel Industry Finds a New Way to Stymie Protests
When lease sales for offshore oil and gas drilling are held online, environmental protesters won’t have a place to protest. The post Fossil Fuel Industry Finds a New Way to Stymie Protests appeared first on WIRED.
What Would Happen if the Olympics Banned Russia?
Because the Olympics are always political, and state-sponsored doping sure is too. The post What Would Happen if the Olympics Banned Russia? appeared first on WIRED.
So, Space Shuttle Pilot Eileen Collins Speaking at the RNC. That Was Interesting
Collins has been critical of the Obama administration and NASA’s current mission for a few years now. The post So, Space Shuttle Pilot Eileen Collins Speaking at the RNC. That Was Interesting appeared first on WIRED.
SoCal’s Massive Water Agency Grabs Up Land on NorCal’s Wettest River
Southern California’s huge water agency hopes that buying four islands east of San Francisco will secure its future water resources. The post SoCal’s Massive Water Agency Grabs Up Land on NorCal’s Wettest River appeared first on WIRED.
Here’s How to Make Perfect, Fluffy Soft Serve—with Dry Ice
Better than a freezer, better than liquid nitrogen: It’s dry ice. The post Here’s How to Make Perfect, Fluffy Soft Serve—with Dry Ice appeared first on WIRED.
Florida May Have Its First Case of Zika from Local Mosquitoes
The Florida Department of Public Health announced late yesterday that it is investigating a case of non-travel related Zika in Miami-Dade County. The post Florida May Have Its First Case of Zika from Local Mosquitoes appeared first on WIRED.
Super Slippery Coatings Are Good for Way More Than Ketchup Bottles
In a world of super slippery coatings, the very concept of “cleaning” goes away. The post Super Slippery Coatings Are Good for Way More Than Ketchup Bottles appeared first onWIRED.
This Lab Releases Two Million Mosquitoes a Week for Science
Kevin Frayer’s images take viewers inside a lab in Guangzhou, China where scientists are infecting mosquitoes with Wolbachia, a bacterium that prevents their eggs from hatching. The post This Lab Releases Two Million Mosquitoes a Week for Science appeared first on WIRED.
A New Map of the Brain Redraws the Boundaries of Neuroscience
Just like regular maps, brain maps are useful points of reference. Scientists use them to agree on what they’re studying in the first place. The post A New Map of the Brain Redraws the Boundaries of Neuroscience appeared first on WIRED.
Inside Kepler, NASA’s Mission to Discover Habitable Exoplanets
Kepler’s K2 mission confirms 104 new exoplanets. The post Inside Kepler, NASA’s Mission to Discover Habitable Exoplanets appeared first on WIRED.
Buying Space Memorabilia Can Be Cheaper Than You’d Think
What kind of person pays thousands of dollars for the right to own a piece of space history? The post Buying Space Memorabilia Can Be Cheaper Than You’d Think appeared first on WIRED.
Someone Got Zika in Utah and No One Knows How
The patient had cared for someone else with Zika, but no mosquitoes or sexual contact are reportedly involved. The post Someone Got Zika in Utah and No One Knows Howappeared first on WIRED.
No, the Death Star Isn’t Impossibly Big in the Rogue One Poster. We Did the Math
People are complaining about the size of the Death Star in the Rogue One poster. Here’s how you could actually make that picture. The post No, the Death Star Isn’t Impossibly Big in the Rogue One Poster. We Did the Math appeared first on WIRED.
David Chang’s Unified Theory of Deliciousness
The great foods of the world share the same flavor patterns. Learn the code, and crank out the hits. The post David Chang’s Unified Theory of Deliciousness appeared first onWIRED.
The Sea Will Get a Lot Quieter Without the Navy’s Whale-Killing Sonar
On July 15, a federal court ruled that the Navy can’t use a particularly powerful sonar tool in waters inhabited by marine mammals. The post The Sea Will Get a Lot Quieter Without the Navy’s Whale-Killing Sonar appeared first on WIRED.
Everything Is a Harmonic Oscillator
Physics undergrads might joke that the universe is made of harmonic oscillators, but they’re not far off. The post Everything Is a Harmonic Oscillator appeared first on WIRED.
Hey Let’s Do the Physics of a Crazy Person Launching From a Huge Slingshot
Here is a stunt that launches humans into the air with a giant slingshot. The humans then parachute down. It’s a great introductory physics problem. The post Hey Let’s Do the Physics of a Crazy Person Launching From a Huge Slingshot appeared first on WIRED.
These Physicists Want to Send Your DNA Into Space With Lasers
A pair of physicists want to turn outer space into a cloud for humanity’s most prized data. The post These Physicists Want to Send Your DNA Into Space With Lasers appeared first on WIRED.
You Say Rotifer, I Say Tiny Critter With a Buzzsaw for a Face
Say hello to the rotifer, a teensy critter that uses its buzzsaw face to suck in prey. The post You Say Rotifer, I Say Tiny Critter With a Buzzsaw for a Face appeared first on WIRED.
Watch SpaceX Attempt Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing
After delivering a resupply capsule to low Earth orbit, SpaceX will try to non-crash land its Falcon 9 first stage on a landing pad at Cape Canaveral. The post Watch SpaceX Attempt Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing appeared first on WIRED.
SpaceX Just Nailed Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing
After launching its payload into low Earth orbit, the first stage of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket landed back at Cape Canaveral. The post SpaceX Just Nailed Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing appeared first on WIRED.
What Happens When a Harassment Whistleblower Goes on the Science Job Market
Astronomer Sarah Ballard spoke out against Geoff Marcy’s sexual harassment. What does a whistleblower do when she returns home? The post What Happens When a Harassment Whistleblower Goes on the Science Job Market appeared first on WIRED.
To End the Opioid Epidemic, We Need Way More Than OD Treatments
Naloxone will undoubtedly save many people, preserving the lives of addicts who might have otherwise perished. But it may also result in an increase of overdoses, and addicts. The post To End the Opioid Epidemic, We Need Way More Than OD Treatments appeared first on WIRED.
Nature’s Hidden Order Reveals Itself in a Bird’s Eye
Scientists are exploring a mysterious pattern, found in birds’ eyes, boxes of marbles and other surprising places, that is neither regular nor random. The post Nature’s Hidden Order Reveals Itself in a Bird’s Eye appeared first on WIRED.
Meet the Guy Who Left the SETI Institute to Talk to Aliens
Some scientists don’t think it’s worth sending messages out to alien life. Douglas Vakoch isn’t one of them. The post Meet the Guy Who Left the SETI Institute to Talk to Aliensappeared first on WIRED.
The Mad Dash to Clean Up Rio’s Guanabara Bay Before the Games
Before several hundred sailors and windsurfers begin to compete in Rio on August 8, floating streetsweepers are trying to clean up the waters. The post The Mad Dash to Clean Up Rio’s Guanabara Bay Before the Games appeared first on WIRED.
Lab-Grown Meat Is Coming to Win Over All You Haters
Meat substitutes exist, but what guilt-ridden omnivores really want is exactly what they enjoy now, without all the downsides. The answer, hopefully, is lab-grown meat. The postLab-Grown Meat Is Coming to Win Over All You Haters appeared first on WIRED.
QR Codes for GMO Labeling Could Actually Be a Great Idea. Could
Congress just passed a bill that lets food companies use a QR code instead of a plain label to disclose GMO information. The post QR Codes for GMO Labeling Could Actually Be a Great Idea. Could appeared first on WIRED.
The US Throws Away as Much as Half Its Food Produce
The demand for ‘perfect’ fruit and vegetables means much is discarded, damaging the climate and leaving people hungry. The post The US Throws Away as Much as Half Its Food Produce appeared first on WIRED.
Whatever’s in Synthetic Marijuana, It’s the Opposite of Chill
Synthetic marijuana, or K2, isn’t really marijuana at all. The post Whatever’s in Synthetic Marijuana, It’s the Opposite of Chill appeared first on WIRED.
Neuroscientists Still Don’t Know Why Music Sounds Good
Scientists, musicians and philosophers have been debating why music sounds nice for literally centuries. The post Neuroscientists Still Don’t Know Why Music Sounds Goodappeared first on WIRED.
35 Mice Watched the Cult Film Touch of Evil for Science
Researchers at the Allen Brain Observatory mapped the visual cortices of 35 mice while they watched the classic Touch of Evil. Well, part of it, at least. The post 35 Mice Watched the Cult Film Touch of Evil for Science appeared first on WIRED.
Science Has a Huge Diversity Problem … in Lab Mice
Some lab studies have indicated that female nervous systems use different cell types to transmit pain. But many scientists use all-male cohorts of lab mice. The post Science Has a Huge Diversity Problem … in Lab Mice appeared first on WIRED.
Could a Volcano Be Waking Up on the Outskirts of Rome?
New research on the Alban Hills south of Rome suggest that it could be heading into a new eruptive period. The post Could a Volcano Be Waking Up on the Outskirts of Rome?appeared first on WIRED.
Charcoal Grilling Tastes Better Than Gas. It’s Just Science
The charcoal crowd swears that their method imparts some sort of magical flavor to their food. But they’re wrong about where that flavor comes from. The post Charcoal Grilling Tastes Better Than Gas. It’s Just Science appeared first on WIRED.
Darwin Would Have Been a Pokémon Go Master
Darwin was a nerd, and if he were alive today, he would definitely be trying to catch ‘em all. The post Darwin Would Have Been a Pokémon Go Master appeared first on WIRED.
Annotated Volcano: A Volcano’s Shape Can Tell You How It Will Erupt
You can get a sense of the type of eruption a volcano tends to have based on the shape of the volcano itself. The post Annotated Volcano: A Volcano’s Shape Can Tell You How It Will Erupt appeared first on WIRED.
How to Use Python to Teach High School Physics
I recently facilitated two workshops for high school teachers to introduce them to python in physics. Here are my lessons learned. The post How to Use Python to Teach High School Physics appeared first on WIRED.
The Psychology of How Pokémon Go Gets Inside Your Brain
Pokémon Go hits the right psychological cues to make you yearn for a nice walk. The post The Psychology of How Pokémon Go Gets Inside Your Brain appeared first on WIRED.
The Physical Damage Racism Inflicts on Your Brain and Body
A growing body of research now links experiencing racism to poorer health outcomes. Much of it comes from the experience of African Americans in the US. The post The Physical Damage Racism Inflicts on Your Brain and Body appeared first on WIRED.
Absurd Creatures: Sea Spiders Won’t Bite, But They Do Have Genitals in Their Legs
The sea spider is a super special kind of arthropod with a tiny body and huge legs that, you guessed it, house their guts and genitals. The post Absurd Creatures: Sea Spiders Won’t Bite, But They Do Have Genitals in Their Legs appeared first on WIRED.
Here’s How Fast Harry Potter‘s Treasure Trap Would Kill You
In this scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, a magical trap creates treasure that continuously multiplies. How long would it take to fill a room? The post Here’s How FastHarry Potter‘s Treasure Trap Would Kill You appeared first on WIRED.
How Olympians Choose Which Sports Supplements Are Worth It
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