Happy May the 4th! Let’s Break Down a Super Star Destroyer’s Super Death
In this scene from Return of the Jedi, a Super Star Destroyer crashes into the Death Star. What can we learn from a physics analysis of this event? The post Happy May the 4th! Let’s Break Down a Super Star Destroyer’s Super Death appeared first on WIRED.
Everything You Need to Know About the Theranos Saga So Far
Theranos is a complicated, secretive company caught up in a fascinating, confusing scandal about medical accuracy and ethics. Let’s start at the beginning. The post Everything You Need to Know About the Theranos Saga So Far appeared first on WIRED.
New Zealand’s White Island Volcano Rumbles to Life and Paints Itself Green
White Island had its first small eruption since 2013. Also, updates from Ruapehu, Nyiragongo and Turrialba. The post New Zealand’s White Island Volcano Rumbles to Life and Paints Itself Green appeared first on WIRED.
The Little Telescope That Just Discovered Three Exoplanets and One-Upped Kepler
These exoplanets might be habitable, but their star looks nothing like the sun. The post The Little Telescope That Just Discovered Three Exoplanets and One-Upped Keplerappeared first on WIRED.
The US Is Finally Taking on Methane, Climate Change’s Hidden Villain
The greenhouse gas hasn’t gotten the attention such a potent carbon-polluter deserves. But that’s about to change. The post The US Is Finally Taking on Methane, Climate Change’s Hidden Villain appeared first on WIRED.
Absurd Creatures: The World’s Silkiest Anteater Is Not—I Repeat, Not—Stoned
The silky anteater isn’t high. It’s just tired, because this proficient hunter has no business being up during the day. The post Absurd Creatures: The World’s Silkiest Anteater Is Not—I Repeat, Not—Stoned appeared first on WIRED.
How to Get Rid of a Dead, Rotting Whale on Your Beach (Hint: Don’t Blow It Up)
How exactly do you get rid of 80,000 pounds of rotting flesh? The post How to Get Rid of a Dead, Rotting Whale on Your Beach (Hint: Don’t Blow It Up) appeared first on WIRED.
Your Simple (Yes, Simple) Guide to Quantum Entanglement
Quantum entanglement is thought to be one of the trickiest concepts in science, but the core issues are simple. The post Your Simple (Yes, Simple) Guide to Quantum Entanglement appeared first on WIRED.
Space Photos of the Week: These Galaxy Clusters Are, Like, Crazy Mysterious
Space photos of the week, April 24–30, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: These Galaxy Clusters Are, Like, Crazy Mysterious appeared first on WIRED.
Take a Digital Magnifying Glass to an Epic New Map of Pluto
This new global map is blurry in spots, but that’s because it includes every single image that New Horizons took between July 7 and 14. The post Take a Digital Magnifying Glass to an Epic New Map of Pluto appeared first on WIRED.
Don’t Put a Crane Outside a Physicist’s Window if You Don’t Want Some Math
With construction next door, I keep seeing physics examples. Here I calculate the torque and forces on a large crane. The post Don’t Put a Crane Outside a Physicist’s Window if You Don’t Want Some Math appeared first on WIRED.
Venezuela’s Energy Crisis Is Proof Renewables Aren’t Enough for the US
Scaling up America’s reliance on renewable energy poses problems. What do you do when the sun isn’t shining, the wind isn’t blowing, or the water dries up? The post Venezuela’s Energy Crisis Is Proof Renewables Aren’t Enough for the US appeared first on WIRED.
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