How to Stay in Love: Advice for Couples Getting Married
Last month at my nephew's wedding, a simple card at my place setting asked for advice and wishes. Here's what I know about staying in love.
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It’s Not the Job, It’s the Boss
The supervisor relationship matters more than most workplace factors and plays a critical role in employee satisfaction, stress levels, and retention.
Pope Leo Schooled the Tech Bros on Tolkien
The Holy Father referenced The Lord of the Rings in his encyclical about AI—an expert (if unintentional) troll of tech billionaires who keep misinterpreting the series.
Autoimmunity and the Good Girls
I have studied my own health and the health of 1000 other autoimmune-diagnosed women: Self-abandoning “good girl” roles may be igniting a false-identity epidemic of autoimmunity.
Women’s faces rated more attractive even by other women, study finds
‘Gender attractiveness gap’ appears across cultures and over centuries but difference fades away with age
NASA’s Moon Base Plan Adds Two Rovers for Its Astronauts
The contracts, announced on Tuesday, are part of the space agency’s efforts to establish a moon base.
The Architecture of Healing: Neuroplastogens Explained
A new generation of compounds is being studied for its potential to support brain plasticity and adaptive change, potentially reshaping how mental health conditions are treated.
A Fiery Visitor From Space Photo-Bombs an Erupting Volcano
For a split second, a fireball outshone the rivers of molten lava flowing from the Philippines’ most active volcano.
Best-Practice Support After a Suicide
After a suicide, we often rush to deliver suicide prevention training with the best of intentions, but postvention may be more effective.
SpaceX wins $2.29 billion Space Force contract for military data network
The contract is for the development of the U.S. Space Force’s Space Data Network backbone The post SpaceX wins $2.29 billion Space Force contract for military data network appeared first on SpaceNews.
Norovirus Outbreak Spreads Along Pacific Crest Trail in California, Causing Dozens of Hikers to Suddenly Fall Ill
Learn about the recent norovirus outbreak on the Pacific Crest Trail, infecting at least seven hikers and causing dozens more to experience symptoms.
Why Couples Keep Arguing About What Really Happened
A fight about what really happened can become a fight about who gets believed. The record keeps growing, while the hurt that needed an answer gets buried.
20 Years Later, The Movie That Almost Killed X-Men Is Better Than You Remember
The durable mutants almost perished in 2006. Who knew this wasn't their lowest point ever? Here's why 'X-Men: The Last Stand' is not the worst X-Men movie.
Do Headphones Make Us Feel More Focused?
The way we listen to music may quietly shape concentration, attention, and mental performance.
NASA selects four companies for initial moon base awards
NASA announced May 26 the first contracts for its planned lunar base, picking four companies to develop and deliver landers and drones to the moon.
A 15th-Century Surgeon’s Tools Still Carried Traces of Anesthetic 600 Years Later
Learn how Ming Dynasty surgical tools buried for more than 600 years revealed traces of aconite, a toxic plant once used to numb pain during medical procedures.
Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland’s economy, says CBI
An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.
What Your Pre-Race Nerves Are Telling You
Pre-race nerves can spiral out of control, and some athletes start to feel anxious about feeling anxious. What are your pre-race nerves actually trying to tell you?
The Rare Blue Micromoon of May 2026 Is About To Peak — How to Catch This Smaller Full Moon
Discover the second micromoon of 2026 and find out if it will be the last.
Sesame-Sized Sea Slug Found Off Taiwan Turns Out to Be a New Species
Learn how a recreational dive, a Facebook message, and years of DNA analysis led researchers to identify a sesame-seed-sized sea slug off Taiwan as a newly described species.
For Me, Fomo Isn’t About Missing Out
Personal Perspective: Like everyone, I sometimes suffer from FOMO, the fear of missing out. But as an introvert, I've learned to follow my heart, instead of the crowd.
A Shipwreck, but Make It Fashion: Researchers Transformed Wooden Fragments From a 17th-Century Shipwreck Into a Pair of Stylish Maxi Dresses
Scientists at Aalto University in Finland saved pieces of the Hahtiperä wreck and turned them into textile fibers
Rare Newborn Lemur Triplets Born in Georgia Are the "Chatterboxes" of the Forest, with Names Tied to Taylor Swift
Learn more about Taylor, Red, and Marjorie, a trio of red ruffed lemurs born in Georgia as wild populations drop below 10,000.
You Get the Best Light From a Burning Bridge
Burning bridges has long been framed as reckless or emotionally unstable behavior. But permanently walking away from chronically stressful dynamics can improve your mental health.
NASA announces three new Moon missions as agency races to build permanent lunar base by end of 2026
NASA announced three new Moon missions Tuesday as part of an ambitious push to establish a permanent American presence on the lunar surface, with all three missions targeted for launch by the end of 2026.
’Mandalorian And Grogu’s Box Office Is A Historic Star Wars First — But Not For The Reason You Think
When Solo: A Star Wars Story grossed a meager $100 million in its opening weekend in theaters, it was a new low for a franchise that once seemed too big to fail. With a budget of $275 million, it was relatively cheaper than its contemporaries — like The Force Awakens, which reportedly cost somewhere in the ballpark of $500 million to produce. But unlike the other films of Star Wars’ Disney era, Solo failed to gross $1 billion worldwide, a feat that was becoming commonplace otherwise.
More than 1,700 Hidden Proteins Discovered, Expanding Fundamental Biology and Future Cancer Therapies
Learn more about peptideins and how researchers are shedding light on the dark proteome — the mysterious and largely unexplored layer encoded within our DNA.
Modified FDA Drug Blocks Pediatric Brain Tumor Relapse
A new study isolates a dual-targeting framework to significantly prevent relapse in medulloblastoma, the most common malignant pediatric brain tumor.
Do You Feel ‘Triggered?’ You Probably Activated a Complex
A complex is a part of the psyche that can take over your mind and body. You can’t eliminate it, but you can learn to relate to it differently.
Taming Your Nightmares
What we dream at night has a lot to do with what we have on our mind during the day. Shifting one simple habit before bedtime can have a positive effect on what you dream.
Why the Vatican Invited Anthropic to the Pope’s AI Encyclical Presentation
Pope Leo’s first encyclical marks an unprecedented alliance between the Church and Silicon Valley.
Intimate Partner Abuse on the Rise
A recent report by the US Department of Justice identified an increase in domestic violence since 2020.
The Health Risks of Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Congress and the White House are aligned (for once). The public is enthusiastic. So why are sleep scientists sounding the alarm about permanent daylight saving time?
Blood Proteins Identified That Predict Multiple Sclerosis Early
A new study identifies blood protein alterations, including DKKL1, that predict multiple sclerosis risk a decade before diagnosis.
Scientists Detect an Elusive Giant Squid and Many Other Surprising Marine Animals Near Western Australia Thanks to DNA in the Water
Mucus, feces, skin and other shed tissue allowed researchers to investigate which creatures have been swimming in two deep-sea canyons without having to observe or catch them
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (May 2026)
Bugonia, Good Boy, and Send Help are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
A 4,500-Year-Old Neolithic Hall Replica Rises at Stonehenge as Archaeologists and Volunteers Build With Prehistoric Tools and Techniques
The reconstruction of a prehistoric building, likely originally a place for winter feasts at the nearby Durrington Walls site,
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.
What Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Says About the Power of AI
In Magnifica Humanitas, the Pope decries the concentration of technological power in a few global players.
Nasa selects Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed lunar missions
Three lunar landings are planned for this year in preparation for the construction of a $20bn moon base
Watch: Nasa shows renderings for planned permanent moon base
The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032.
The Mysterious Inner World of Aphantasia
A new scientific perspective on aphantasia suggests it may be a form of "mental imagery blindsight" rather than a lack of mental imagery altogether.
How to Throw the Right Kind of Party
Want to boost your cognitive power, make better decisions about the technological tools we use, and create healthier relationships? Then learn to throw a good party.
Gene Therapy Proven to Shield Brain from TDP-43 Damage
An experimental gene therapy called SynCav1 can protect the central nervous system from the cognitive decline linked to TDP-43-related proteinopathy, a primary driver of FTD, ALS, and over half of all Alzheimer’s cases.
In Search of a Look-Alike: Research Findings and Expectations
Do you have a look-alike? Here's what you can expect.
How to spot the 'covert narcissists' hiding in your life
Not all narcissists are loudmouth egotists, according to a growing body of science. There are also covert manipulators lurking in most social circles.
Bronze Age Pigeons May Have Lived Alongside Humans and Been Ritually Eaten 3,000 Years Ago
Learn how rock doves, otherwise known as the common pigeon, may have been one of humanity’s earliest companion birds, including as part of ritual feasts.
Estrogen Loss May Drive Female Alzheimer’s
Post-menopausal estrogen loss triggers an environmental collapse in the "extracellular matrix" (ECM), the long-overlooked molecular scaffold that fills 20% of the brain's volume and regulates cellular communication within the hippocampus.
The Psychology of Erotic Desire
Why do certain sexual experiences remain unforgettable? Often, it is not the physical act itself, but the psychological and emotional forces surrounding it.
Zach Cregger Is Finally Fixing Resident Evil’s Biggest Flaw
After redefining the horror genre in the ‘90s, the Resident Evil franchise went through a radical gameplay evolution. The original game was iconic for its jarring and uncanny camerawork, punishing resource management, and intentionally unwieldy controls: almost everything about it was designed to be as oppositional to the player as the Spencer House itself. It’s an ethos that was honed to a fine point with the next installment, Resident Evil 2, which upped the scale but maintained the desperate circumstances and high-anxiety level of challenge.
‘Spider-Noir’ Release Date, Time, Trailer And Plot For Amazon’s New Superhero Show
Here’s everything you need to know about 'Spider-Noir,' from its release date and time to the versions it’ll be available to watch in.
A Sudden Landslide Triggered Alaska’s 2025 ‘Mega-Tsunami.’ Now, Scientists Have Identified Warning Signs to Predict Similar Events
Natural disasters like the one at Tracy Arm fjord, about 45 miles south of Juneau, could become more common as climate change alters frigid landscapes,
Brain Pathway Identified That Amplifies Nocebo Pain Responses
Summary: Researchers mapped the precise brain pathway that drives the nocebo effect, the biological phenomenon where negative expectations actively amplify physical pain. The research reveals that anticipation, fear, or social observation triggers the release of a neurochemical called cholecystokinin (CCK). This chemical travels along a newly identified pathway to turn up the brain’s internal volume on pain sensitivity.
Severe, unpredictable turbulence is becoming more frequent – and more violent
Turbulence is a normal part of flying, hence the sick bags. But it can be dangerous.
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.
Whistler Didn’t Mean to Make His Mourning Mother an Art World Star. Today, She’s a Highlight at a Major Exhibition in London
Officially titled ‘Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1,’ James McNeill Whistler’s stoic portrait of his mother has come to define the artist’s style and legacy.
AI and the Slope of Cognition
AI may be changing the slope of human thought in ways we have not yet learned to recognize.
Indirect Therapy With Children: A Non-Pathologizing Approach
Working with parents rather than directly with children can reduce distress, avoid labels, and create lasting change in everyday family life.
U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel
Companies say it’s a better way to dispose of the Cold War-era material — and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel. But the plan has also faced criticism from nonproliferation experts.
Relationships, Mattering, and the Meaning of Being Seen
What does it mean to feel truly seen? How our closest relationships can help remind us that we matter.
Internet Starts to Return in Iran After 3-Month Blackout
Some internet connectivity is returning in Iran after nearly 90 days offline, web monitoring groups say. But it isn’t clear if the reconnection is permanent.
Brilliant-green fireball meteor explodes over erupting volcano in the Philippines
Multiple videos show a rare "fireball" meteor breaking apart with a flash of emerald light over the erupting Mount Mayon. Initial reports suggested that the falling space rock hit the volcano, but this was untrue.
Marriage 911: Sexuality and Aging
Many couples struggle with sexuality as they age. You are normal if you rarely or never make love. You need a new sexual map for the bodies and relationship you have now.
What a Flat Tire Taught Me About Resilience
They grounded my flight for a flat tire because the airport had no spare. I laughed, then realized I was running my life without a backup, too. Here are 4 small changes that helped.
One Of The Best Fantasy Franchises Of The Century Just Got A Surprising New Writer
What’s the best film of all time? That’s a question that could start a fiery debate in some circles, but for a little bit, the verifiable answer was, in fact, Paddington 2. Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane has long held the title on Rotten Tomatoes, but after a negative review resurfaced, it was brought down to a 99% score, meaning Paddington 2’s 100% score beat it.
The Women Who Said Yes to a Proposal but Meant No
With 20 percent of interviewed women not knowing how to say no to a proposal, or that they even could, it's important to find and know your voice in a relationship.
Progenitor Cell Aging Rates Dictate Brain Layer Proportions
Cortical variations are dictated by the distinct "aging rates" of neural progenitor cells controlled by Wnt signaling pathways.
What OnlyFans Reveals About the Trajectory of Human Behavior
Capitalism commodifies sex and intimacy as it races toward the AI endgame.
Starcloud orders Starlink lasers for orbital data center network
Starcloud has ordered optical terminals from SpaceX to use Starlink as a global data-relay network for its future orbital data centers, deepening ties with the company it is counting on to launch full-size spacecraft.
The surge in military budgets can help Europe’s entrepreneurial space sector — if spending speeds up
AMSTERDAM – The recent surge in European defense spending could bolster Europe’s entrepreneurial space sector, but only if bureaucratic roadblocks are cleared, panelists said at the SmallSat Europe conference.
Beyond Anxiety Avoidance and Wishful Thinking
Anxiety brings out our tendencies to avoid or wish things were different, but our true agency and effectiveness come from going toward the fear and unpacking and fact-checking it.
Speech Memories Depend on Sensation & Sound Over Motor Control
Does mastering a new language or recovering speech after a neurological trauma depend on muscle memory or sensory feedback? A new study reveals that human speech learning is fundamentally sensory rather than motor in nature.
Are You Bullying on Social Media Without Realizing It?
Many who bully online don't feel like bullies—they feel right. A look at how cruelty can set in by degrees, often unnoticed, and how to recognize it in oneself and others.
7 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2026) After Testing Dozens
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered cameras that need no subscription.
This New “Two-Headed” Snake Species Has a Tail that Looks Like Its Own Head
Learn how researchers identified Calamaria incredibilis, a newly described reed snake from southern China with a blunt tail that resembles its own head.
Is Work-Life Balance Real?
Instead of thinking of work-life balance as a problem to solve, it may be helpful to remember that it's a dilemma to manage.
Beluga Whales May Recognize Themselves in Mirrors — and One Even Returned with a Hoop
Learn how a mirror test with beluga whales revealed bubble play, toy use, and signs of self-awareness rarely seen in animals.
Mental Health Law Needs a Family Bill of Rights
More consensus is emerging that mental health law should better inform and engage loved ones of those with serious mental illness.
‘Vought Rising’ Trailer Reveals First Look At The Future Of ‘The Boys’
Regardless of what you think of that divisive ending, The Boys as we know it is over. The flagship series of Prime Video’s superhero satire franchise may have wrapped up its story after five seasons, but it’s only the start of the franchise as a whole, and it has a shiny name to match: the VCU. There are multiple spinoffs in the works, and we just got our first look at the next one set for release with Vought Rising.
I've Tested Dozens of Packing Cubes. Here's What's Worth Taking on Your Next Trip
Whether you’re a no-frills backpacker or a bag-checking fashionista, there’s a perfect packing cube out there for you.
When Risk Feels Like Help, That’s the Risk
When AI feels like support, the risk seems invisible. That's not a bug. That's the design.
Virtual Reality Puts Protesters Face-to-Face With Force
A simulated protest in virtual reality reveals how riot gear can make the same police action feel less legitimate and push people closer to resistance.
The Invisible Signals We Send Under Pressure
Emotional states spread through groups faster than we often realise. Explore the quiet but powerful role of co-regulation under pressure.
Solar flares may show predictable warning signs hours before erupting
Scientists spotted patterns hours before a major solar flare, a discovery that could help forecast dangerous eruptions.
Rethinking organizational design in the age of agentic AI
Amid rapidly growing adoption of enterprise-level AI agents, there’s a disconnect emerging between ambition and execution. Although 85% of organizations say they want to be agentic within the next three years, 76% say their current operations and infrastructure can’t support that change.
Gold glitters around Ghana’s ‘lake of souls’ thanks to catastrophic meteor strike — Earth from space
A 2015 satellite photo shows a series of golden tendrils surrounding Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi, which is considered sacred to the local Asante people. The lake and its surroundings were shaped by a massive meteor impact around 1 million years ago.
The US Can Put People on the Moon. Why Can’t It Get Iranians Online?
Jason Rezaian spent years reporting from Iran before being imprisoned by the regime. He says internet access is key to transforming the country—if only the US government would do something about it.
15 Best Travel Toiletry Bags, Tested Over Many Miles (2026)
Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.
Money as a Substitute for Love and Closeness
The hidden meaning of money fights: What looks like a budget battle is often a cry for connection, security, and worth.
How to Hold Yourself Accountable Without Beating Yourself Up
Many men think being hard on themselves keeps them honest. But self-criticism often makes real accountability harder, not easier. Here's what actually helps you stay accountable.
Eli Lilly to Buy 3 Vaccine Developers
The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.
The Mere Presence of Humans—Not Just Our Changes to the Land—Can Alter Wild Animals’ Behaviors, a New Study Suggests
Researchers examined GPS tracking data from thousands of animals representing 37 species and anonymized cellphone location data from 2020, a year of Covid-19 lockdowns,
Scientists say they’ve reversed brain aging with a simple nasal spray
Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a nasal spray that appears to reverse brain aging by calming inflammation and restoring the brain’s energy systems. After just two doses, memory and cognitive function improved for months, raising hopes for future treatments targeting dementia and brain fog.
Alan Moore Has “Disowned 95 Percent” Of His Books. But His New Novels Are Maybe His Best Work Yet
The comic book legend Alan Moore is writing new fantasy novels. In this interview, he talks about why this books matter so much to him.
Large Hadron Collider detects strange particle behavior that could rewrite physics
Scientists working at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider may be seeing the strongest hints yet of physics beyond the Standard Model — the decades-old theory that explains the fundamental particles and forces of the universe. By studying incredibly rare particle transformations called “penguin decays,” researchers found behavior that doesn’t fully match theoretical predictions, raising the possibility that unknown particles or forces are influencing the results.
AI-powered spectrometer chip shrinks lab technology to the size of a grain of sand
A new AI-powered chip from UC Davis can analyze light and chemicals using a device tiny enough to fit almost anywhere. By combining smart silicon sensors with machine learning, it achieves lab-style spectral analysis without the bulky equipment.
Threat of Explosion From Toxic Chemical Tank Lessened, Officials Say
The risk of a large explosion has been averted, officials say. But a smaller blast remains possible, and 16,000 people remain displaced.
ADHD and Seasonal Change: Why Symptoms Shift With the Sun
ADHD symptoms are not stable, but they change with the seasons. Knowing how winter and summer affect ADHD can help with interventions and management.
Why is hantavirus so deadly? It’s not what you may think
Andes hantavirus causes deadly lung failure, but its method of attack differs from other respiratory illnesses. The details might inform future treatments.
Google Fitbit Air Review: Barely There, Always Running
Google’s latest Fitbit strips away the screen without sacrificing features, delivering the most approachable and affordable wearable yet.
Regulations and access to capital continue to hinder Europe’s smallsat industry
Burdensome regulations and limited access to capital continue to act as a drag on Europe’s smallsat sector despite potential changes.
Scientists create global treasure map pointing to hidden rare earth deposits
Scientists have created a global “treasure map” for rare earth elements by uncovering where the strange volcanic rocks that contain them are most likely to form. By combining thousands of rock samples with seismic images of Earth’s deep interior, the team discovered that these metal-rich rocks tend to appear along the ancient, thick roots of continents. These unusual rocks, once seen as geological oddities, are now incredibly important because they hold many of the materials used in smartphones, electric vehicles, and wind turbines.
25 Years Later, A Bonkers Sci-Fi Epic Deserves To Escape The Shadow Of Its Inspiration
The futuristic mega-city from the silent film looks — and sounds — very different.
Queenless wasp colonies explode into chaos but hidden helpers save them
When a queen wasp suddenly disappears, her colony doesn’t calmly choose a successor — it erupts into chaos. Researchers found that female wasps immediately begin battling for power, shattering the colony’s social order in a frenzy of aggression. But while some fight for the throne, others quietly become the colony’s unsung heroes, stepping up to gather food and care for the young so the society doesn’t collapse.
The Download: puncturing the AI jobs panic
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.
Deadly fungus and lung parasites are hammering wild rattlesnakes
A sweeping new study of wild snakes in the southeastern US has revealed a hidden health crisis slithering beneath the surface. Researchers found that many snakes are carrying multiple infections at once, with a dangerous fungal disease called ophidiomycosis — or snake fungal disease — emerging as one of the biggest threats. Pygmy rattlesnakes appeared especially vulnerable, frequently infected with both the fungus and a parasitic “snake lungworm.”
Brazil Lost 80 Percent of Its National Museum Collection in One Night. Here’s How It’s Fighting to Rebuild
Ever since a 2018 blaze destroyed priceless artifacts and scientifically important specimens,
A new test could flag people at risk for anemia by filming their eyeballs — no needles required
A new needle-free technology isn't ready to replace blood draws, but it could serve as a screening tool to flag people who need a full-blown blood test.
Even careful scuba divers can damage coral reefs
Hours of diving videos and hundreds of survey responses reveal the common diver mistakes that can cause irreversible reef damage.
The Cookware Industry Has a Major Fight Brewing Over PFAS Claims
There’s a new front in the war over the safety of chemicals used to make nonstick pans.
Chinese startup Mega Engine advances reusable staged-combustion rocket engine
Chinese startup Mega Engine advances reusable staged-combustion rocket engine A new Chinese commercial rocket engine startup has conducted a successful long-duration hot fire test of a closed-cycle kerosene-liquid oxygen engine.
The X-Ray for My Multiples
Personal Perspective: Inside a brain with dissociative identity disorder.
7 Ways to Get So Good at AI, People Will Think You Are AI
From killing your chatbots to optimizing your prompts, here are the best ways to go full AI native and conquer the new world.
I’m a Professional Fact-Checker. AI Is Wrong More Often Than You Think
Can AI do fact-checking? A WIRED fact-checker fact-checks.
Take This Mandatory AI Workplace Training Right Now—or Else
AI could make you redundant. Here’s what you need to know.
To Land a Job in AI, Try Reading Kant
The world’s leading AI labs are hiring philosophers to think through ethical edge cases and grand questions of mind and morality. Are they another instrument of hype?
Quiz: Will AI Destroy Your Career?
Some jobs may be toast. Some will survive. Click your answers to learn your fate.
I Spent a Week Recording Myself Doing Chores for Money. Who's the Robot Now?
Cooking. Doing laundry. Tidying up. All your household tasks can be turned into data to train future humanoids—if you’re prepared for the consequences.
AI Is Taking Over the Most Cursed Job in the World
There’s a mad dash to automate the world’s most hated calls. Have an unpaid bill? You’ll hear from an AI debt collector sometime soon.
AI Agents Plunged the Tech World Into Chaos. Here’s Exactly How That Happened
The definitive story of how Claude Code and OpenClaw kicked off computing’s biggest transformation possibly ever.
I Never Liked a Laptop Sleeve Until I Tried the Bellroy Laptop Caddy
This sleeve works overtime to carry so much more than a spare laptop. With all the extra space and pockets, it's the best laptop companion I've ever used.
US Law Enforcement Warns of ‘Anti-Tech Extremism’ as AI Hatred Grows
As Americans stew over the looming risk of job-stealing AI and data centers in their back yards, the feds are raising the alarm about a new category of threat, documents obtained by WIRED show.
Scientists Ditched a Scary Climate Scenario. What Now?
While global warming is still a threat, the decision to back away from a worst-case outlook raises questions about whether some risks have been overstated.
A Powerful H.I.V. Drug Lands in Zambia. But Will It Reach Those Who Need It?
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts.
Where to See the Total Solar Eclipse on Aug. 12
On Aug. 12, parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal will experience the thrill of daytime darkness. Here’s where you can witness the cosmic spectacle.
It’s time to address the looming crisis in entry-level work
Artificial intelligence has not so far produced a clean story of mass unemployment. Aggregate employment in developed countries remains broadly stable, and recent assessments have found limited evidence that AI has shifted the headline numbers.
A reality check on the AI jobs hysteria
Haven’t you heard? White-collar jobs are going away, decimated by AI. Waves of layoffs in the tech sector (most recently at Coinbase and Meta and Cisco) are said to presage what will soon come for all of us knowledge workers.
Cearvol’s Wave Design Fights Off Hearing Loss and Aging Stigma
Cearvol’s Wave Lite hearing aids take on the stigma of aging with tech-inspired design, but they lack the nuance to be truly useful.
Venomous Himalayan pit viper was actually 5 different species all along
Hidden deep in the towering mountains of the Himalayas, one of Asia’s most mysterious venomous snakes has been keeping a major secret for over 160 years. Scientists have now discovered that the so-called Himalayan pit viper is not just one species, but actually five separate species — including three completely unknown to science until now.
Wikipedia’s gender gap has flipped for one group of scientists
A new study finds women biology faculty are now more likely than men to have a biography on the popular website
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft uses Mars as a giant slingshot toward a mysterious metal world
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft just used Mars as a giant gravitational slingshot to continue its journey toward a strange metal rich asteroid. The close flyby boosted the spacecraft’s speed by about 1,000 mph while also producing rare crescent images of Mars glowing through its dusty atmosphere.
Exolaunch and SEOPS purchase Falcon 9 launches for dedicated rideshare missions
Two companies best known for brokering payload space on SpaceX rideshare launches have each purchased Falcon 9 launches to meet growing demand.
Scientists discover a giant “planet factory” beyond Jupiter
Scientists believe a dust-filled ring just outside Jupiter acted like a cosmic “planetesimal factory,” producing multiple generations of early space rocks with very different compositions. The discovery may finally explain the origins of several mysterious meteorite types that have survived since the birth of the Solar System.
Massive supercomputer simulations unlock cosmic magnetic mystery
Scientists used some of the most advanced plasma simulations ever created to uncover how the universe builds enormous magnetic fields out of turbulence. The discovery could reshape our understanding of stars, black holes, neutron star collisions, and dangerous solar eruptions.
USC scientists discover a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and a possible way to shut it down
USC researchers have identified potential new drug compounds that may reduce the brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease, especially in people with the high-risk APOE4 gene. The compounds target cPLA2, an enzyme that seems to fuel harmful inflammation while also being important for normal brain activity.
Outdoor lights may be making mosquito season longer
Artificial light at night delays winter “shutdown” of mosquitoes carrying disease
Eating more beans and soy could slash high blood pressure risk by nearly 30%
Eating more beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and other soy foods could be a surprisingly powerful way to fight high blood pressure. A major analysis of studies from around the world found that people with the highest intake of legumes were 16% less likely to develop hypertension, while those eating the most soy foods had a 19% lower risk.
Red-light masks: can they really slow ageing? – podcast
Home red-light therapy devices have exploded in popularity as masks, body wraps and mittens promise to reduce wrinkles, redness and even acne. But do the claims stack up, and what other benefits are scientists investigating? Ian Sample hears from his co-host, Madeleine Finlay, and the consultant dermatologist Dr Jonathan Kentley.
Can fast, nimble clinical trials deliver a drug to halt the new Ebola outbreak?
Past outbreaks spawned clever strategies for testing antivirals and antibodies,
Weird Stuff Under $20 That’s Getting Super Popular Now
These things might be strange, but they're earning the adoration of thousands of shoppers.
The Five B’s to Support Your Teen
Here's a compassionate guide for parents to help teens navigate adolescence while strengthening connection, trust, emotional balance, and healthy independence.
Why Momentum Matters More Than Motivation
If you're invested in pursuing your goals, momentum is a lens worth looking through.
Toxic plant on Ming dynasty-era surgical tools may be world’s oldest chemical evidence of topical anesthetic
An analysis of residue on centuries-old surgical tools reveals the use of a toxic anesthetic in Ming dynasty-era Chinese medicine.
Constant Contact Increases Conflict in Confined Conditions
Does frequent contact keep an isolated crew unified, or does it accelerate mental burnout? A behavioral study tracking a 10-month overwintering mission at Antarctica’s Concordia Station reveals that constant physical proximity in extreme confinement acts as a severe source of psychological stress.
How to Teach Empathy to Narcissists
If you work with narcissists to increase their use of cognitive empathy, some will go on to develop emotional empathy too. Here is how it is done.
The Electric Ferrari Luce Is Finally Here
The covers have come off the Ferrari Luce, the most anticipated EV ever. It completely breaks the Italian car maker's aesthetic archetype.
Warming Waters are Forcing Cold Water Fish Into New Territories — and It Could Spell Trouble For Marine Ecosystems
Learn how climate change is causing a shift in cold-water fish migration patterns and the impact it is having on native sea life.
Why Smart People Lose Arguments
Most arguments aren’t really about the dishes, the text, or the disagreement. Here’s what conflict is actually revealing beneath the surface.
5 Ways Our Self Evolves
Unexpected challenges and opportunities drive much of our evolution over time.
Active Listening Is Just One of The Signs of a Magnetic Personality — Here's What Draws People In
Learn more about the signs of a magnetic personality and how to tell if you have any of these traits.
Compensator Wasps Proven to Save Colonies from Chaos
Does a society require an orderly, rule-based succession plan to survive a leadership crisis? A new study demonstrates that tropical paper wasp (Polistes canadensis) colonies survive violent, chaotic power struggles thanks to a distinct group of workers known as "compensators".
Looking Your Way Out of Anxiety: The Neuroscience of Awe
You cannot think your way out of anxiety, but you can look your way out. Discover the neuroscience of awe and why feeling small is the ultimate relief.
Ear-Based Vagus Stimulation Boosts Brain Motor Zones
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) directly pairs with and enhances the human motor system during active movement.
What Makes a Child Feel Like They Matter?
A parent can help kids feel they matter by paying close attention to their feelings in the first three years of life and providing consistent help with soothing and regulation.
The Psychology Behind Trust Issues
Personal Perspective: What if trust issues are not really about other people, but about losing trust in yourself in relationships?
We Are Experiencing a Helium Shortage — What This Could Mean for an "Irreplaceable" Element
Used in everything from critical medical technology to AI development, helium is irreplaceable. Learn how Earth is running out of it.
Rare genetic disease makes scientists reconsider what the ‘seat of fear’ in the brain really is
People with a rare genetic disorder that damages the amygdala are helping neuroscientists rethink how the brain shapes fear, trust and concern for others.
A Swimmer Broke a World Record at the Enhanced Games
Dozens of juiced athletes competed at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Most won’t admit what drugs they used.
Laughter Rewires Brain Architecture and Lowers Cognitive Load
Can laughter and play do their most brilliant work at a molecular level to accelerate human learning? A new developmental study reveals that laughter is a complex biological phenomenon that fundamentally rewires early brain architecture.
Harvard’s Grade Inflation Fix
Both conservatives and liberals have important insights—and blind spots—regarding the problems facing higher education today.
Gray Whales Keep Turning Up in Rivers — What Is Driving This Strange Behavior?
Learn more about the gray whales getting lost and stranded in rivers, and the unfortunate events that are likely driving them to do so.
Love Means Nothing to Forgive: Forgiveness and Forgivingness
When we really love someone, we notice we don't really need to forgive. We take what they do as an opening to dialogue and try to work things out.
Why Traits That Help Founders Succeed Also Burn Them Out
Founders often succeed because of traits like ambition, novelty-seeking, and risk tolerance, but those same strengths can create burnout without structure.
It’s illegal to repair most of our devices. There’s a surprising reason for that
If your phone breaks, it's impossible to fix it yourself. The reason for that lies with a set of laws that emerged decades ago.
Why the World Must Contain Evil
The Theodicy. Gottfried Leibniz’s answer to the problem of evil.
Performance Culture vs Fear Culture: Psychology of Good Work
The term "performance culture" is currently applied to two fundamentally incompatible management systems. One is rooted in evidence. The other one is management by fear, disguised.
The Pope and Artificial Intelligence
The new text, Magnifica Humanitas—“Magnificent Humanity”—addresses artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity. The Pope's text is an invitation to zoom in.
Why Your Feelings Feel Distant or Overwhelming
Emotional neglect can leave you feeling numb, overwhelmed, or unsure of your emotions. Why this happens and how reconnecting with your feelings can change everything.
When Being Conscientious Becomes a Liability
Conscientiousness can fuel success, but in excess, it can lead to perfectionism, rigidity, and burnout.
The Emotional Lives of Farmed Animals and Why They Matter
Vicki Hutton highlights the ethical challenges and uncomfortable moral dilemmas about the welfare of these sentient beings by focusing on the inner lives of rescued individuals.
Creatine Was Built on Male Data; Women May Benefit More
Creatine research was built on male data. New science shows women may benefit more, especially during perimenopause, when the stakes across muscle, bone, and the brain are highest.
Scientists discover why Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss eventually plateaus
New NIH research reveals that semaglutide sparks different responses inside appetite-controlling brain cells, offering fresh insight into why GLP-1 weight-loss drugs don’t work the same for everyone. Scientists also found a possible way to extend the drugs’ effects, potentially helping patients push past weight-loss plateaus.
This prehistoric fish may explain how animals first walked on Earth
Scientists have peered inside the skull of a 380-million-year-old Antarctic fish that was closely related to the first animals to walk on land, revealing surprising clues about how life began its move out of the water. Using advanced neutron imaging, researchers discovered that Koharalepis jarviki had features suited for living near the water’s surface, including openings in its skull that may have helped it gulp air and a light-sensitive organ linked to day-night rhythms.
3 Ways to Tell if Someone Respects You
Respect and the performance of respect are two different things.
Long Story Short: The Harm of Short-Form Online Content
Short-form videos may harm focus, mood, and mental health. Setting healthy screen-time boundaries can help improve attention, balance, and well-being.
65 Years Later, We’re Still Trying To Make The Star Wars Jetpack A Reality
No well-dressed man should be without one. Here's the science behind real-life jetpacks, like in The Mandalorian.
Locals Say They've Spotted an Elusive Ghost Cat in Texas, but it's Likely Been Gone Since 1986
What is a ghost cat? Learn why people in Texas say they still spot the Jaguarundi, a wildcat that went extinct in the state in 1986.
Grief Without Closure Still Needs Tending
Ambiguous loss is a unique form of loss that society creates no container for, to the detriment of those who experience it. Creating a ritual can help enormously.
100-million-year-old bug had crab-like claws unlike any known insect
Deep inside 100-million-year-old amber from Myanmar, scientists uncovered a bizarre ancient bug with clawed front legs that look more like a crab’s pincers than anything seen in modern insects. The discovery is so unusual that researchers say these crab-like “chelae” evolved independently in this lineage, making it only the fourth known example of such structures appearing in insects at all.
One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.
Common heart drug taken by millions found useless — and possibly dangerous
A massive international study could upend 40 years of heart attack treatment. Researchers found that beta blockers—routinely prescribed after uncomplicated heart attacks—offered no real benefit for patients whose heart function remained normal, despite being given to millions worldwide. Even more surprising, women taking the drugs faced a higher risk of death, repeat heart attack, or hospitalization for heart failure compared to women who didn’t receive them.
How Microplastics May Be Threatening Women’s Sexual Health
Microplastics have been found inside women's ovaries, and they may be hijacking your hormones. Here's what the science says and what you can do about it.
45 Years Later, A Polarizing Cult Classic Thriller Is More Relevant Than Ever
When it was released, 'Possession' was derided as a “video nasty.” Now, it closely reflects our absurd times.
4 Paradoxes of Leadership Development
These four leadership paradoxes challenge conventional thinking and reveal why managing contradiction may be the most important leadership skill in uncertain environments.
These Privacy-Conscious Gay Dating Apps Want to Dethrone Grindr
As public backlash against Big Dating mounts, a batch of new gay hookup apps offer community-powered alternatives.
AI won’t replace you but someone using AI might
Generative AI is transforming the workplace faster than ever, but new research from the University of Vaasa suggests the biggest threat may not be AI itself — it’s falling behind in learning how to use it. Researcher Zhe Zhu found that employees who see tools like ChatGPT and Gemini as helpful collaborators rather than job-stealing rivals tend to be more engaged, adaptable, and optimistic about their careers.
Being a Positive Leader
Positive team cultures support employee well-being and boost results. But they don't happen by accident. Improve your leadership by learning how to create a positive team culture.
In Defense of My Attachment to This Lululemon Duffel Bag (2026)
Say what you will about the brand's leggings, but you'll never convince me to hate this marvel of a carryall.
Bizarre patterns on Venus have scientists puzzled
Scientists are trying to understand Venus' bright surface formations, called coronae, using new 3D maps.
Northern Norway is ready to launch. EU Space Regulation — and its new Arctic policy – is not
The European Commission is currently updating its Arctic policy, with a new policy statement expected this coming autumn. Unlike the latest policy from 2021, the update will place greater emphasis […]
Use Tiny11 to Rescue a Computer Running Windows 10
If you can’t—or don’t want to—upgrade to full Windows 11, consider this lightweight version of Microsoft’s operating system that works on a wide range of computers.
The AI Era Is Creating a Bug Hunting Arms Race
As attackers ramp up their AI exploit development, the search for software vulnerabilities is changing rapidly.
Scientists discover why some DNA-doubled cells refuse to die
Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how cells behave when division goes wrong. Sometimes a cell successfully copies its DNA but fails to split into two, leaving it with double the genetic material — a mistake linked to aging, cancer, and other major diseases. Researchers discovered that not all of these failures are equal.
Bead net funerary shroud: A 2,500-year-old beaded veil from Egypt depicting the deceased’s transformation into Osiris
This funerary shroud was made from thousands of multicolored beads and woven to represent a human face and a large scarab beetle.
The solar system’s largest moon may be heating up — offering clues to its mysterious origins
The largest moon in the solar system — Jupiter’s Ganymede — has a unique and inexplicable magnetic field. New research could finally explain it: the moon is heating up.
Scientists trained an AI model using an IBM quantum computer — and it answered questions correctly that the base model couldn’t
When running an AI model through a quantum computer, scientists have increased accuracy by only adding a relatively small number of parameters.
A Probe Took Incredible Pictures of Mars on Its Way to a Far-Off Asteroid
NASA took advantage of the recent close approach of the Psyche probe to Mars to calibrate its observation instruments.
