Lots of elite athletes take performance-enhancing supplements–but precious few actually work. The post How Olympians Choose Which Sports Supplements Are Worth It appeared first on WIRED.
The 9 Fiascos That Have Pretty Much Doomed Theranos
Federal regulators just ordered Theranos to close up shop. Here’s how the company came to this point. The post The 9 Fiascos That Have Pretty Much Doomed Theranosappeared first on WIRED.
Fish With Creepy Curved Backbones Could Help Explain Scoliosis
It’s easy to take for granted that our spines grow straight, our hearts on the left, and our limbs in pairs. But it actually takes incredible coordination. The post Fish With Creepy Curved Backbones Could Help Explain Scoliosis appeared first on WIRED.
How Richard Feynman’s Famous Diagrams Almost Saved Space
Richard Feynman’s famous diagrams embody a deep shift in thinking about how the universe is put together. The post How Richard Feynman’s Famous Diagrams Almost Saved Space appeared first on WIRED.
150 MPH Typhoon Winds Mean Disaster, Right? Well, Not Necessarily
Scales that evaluate hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone threat based on wind speed alone ignore that the real danger comes from inland flooding. The post 150 MPH Typhoon Winds Mean Disaster, Right? Well, Not Necessarily appeared first on WIRED.
Don’t Be So Quick to Flush 15 Years of Brain Scan Studies
Neuroscientists—including the study’s whistleblowing authors—are saying the negative attention focused on fMRI studies is overblown. The post Don’t Be So Quick to Flush 15 Years of Brain Scan Studies appeared first on WIRED.
Hey Mosquitoes: Let’s See How You Like a Killer Fungus
New research reveals how brutally and effectively one fungus can kill mosquito larvae. The post Hey Mosquitoes: Let’s See How You Like a Killer Fungus appeared first on WIRED.
A Fleet of M&M-Shooting Drones Is the Black-Footed Ferret’s Last Hope
Only 300 of the endangered ferret are left in the wild, and their survival depends on keeping the plague from chewing through their prey: prairie dogs. The post A Fleet of M&M-Shooting Drones Is the Black-Footed Ferret’s Last Hope appeared first on WIRED.
Physics Says The BFG Shouldn’t Just Look Like a Giant Human
In the movie The BFG, a giant looks like a human but just bigger. But big things are not the same as small things. The post Physics Says The BFG Shouldn’t Just Look Like a Giant Human appeared first on WIRED.
Watch Three Astronauts Rocket to the International Space Station
Tonight, astronauts Kate Rubins and Takuya Onishi and cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin are launching to the International Space Station. The post Watch Three Astronauts Rocket to the International Space Station appeared first on WIRED.
The Weird Business Behind a Trendy “Anti-Aging” Pill
Elysium has attracted press because of its scientific stars, but it’s ChromaDex that is quietly blurring the boundary between drug and supplement. The post The Weird Business Behind a Trendy “Anti-Aging” Pill appeared first on WIRED.
Your Senses Are Talking Behind Your Back
Charles Spence is a gastrophysicist and experimental psychologist at Oxford University who studies multisensory perception. The post Your Senses Are Talking Behind Your Backappeared first on WIRED.
Absurd Creatures: The Peanut Bug Is Sick and Tired of Being Bullied
Dweebs and nerds and geeks unite! Your troubles ain’t nothin’ compared to the peanut bug, which suffers more bullying than you can imagine. The post Absurd Creatures: The Peanut Bug Is Sick and Tired of Being Bullied appeared first on WIRED.
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