Technology
This Cave Contains the Oldest Story Ever Recorded
Archaeologists say the 43,900-year-old cave painting might also include the oldest known religious images.
We Might Not Be Planting the Right Kinds of Forests
As the world scrambles to combat deforestation, experts warn our efforts could have far fewer benefits than we think.
Got the Flu? These Doctors Really Want to See You—Virtually
Getting sick is the worst. But if you're trying to lure customers who are reluctant or unable to leave home, the virus can be an ally.
Science Explains Why We Should All Work Shorter Hours in...
People tend to get gloomy when night comes early and cold weather descends. But adjusting our workday to the season could lift our...
*The Expanse* Is Sci-Fi Like TV Has Never Seen
The series embraces the true weirdness of life off planet, says showrunner Naren Shankar, making space itself a character in the drama.
WIRED's 7 Big Science Stories That Shaped 2019
The police went nuts for DNA, the vaping wars heated up, and a black hole pic grabbed the internet: These were some of 2019's standout...
12 Science Books You Should Read Right Now
Snuggle up with these 2019 books on the so-called language of God, dirty drugmakers, and the future of food and booze.
The Science Behind Why No Two Snowflakes Are Alike
A physicist's obsession with unusual snow crystals has led him to pursue a grand unified theory of how they form.
2019 Is the Year Humanity Declared War on Microplastics
The pollutants are absolutely everywhere—blowing in the wind and swirling in the ocean. Here's how we can clean up our act.
So You Think You Know Gravity? Let Us Drop Some Knowledge
Join astrophysicist Janna Levin on a mind- and space-time-bending journey into the force to end all forces.
