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The Kakhovka Dam Collapse Is an Ecological Disaster
Water surging from the broken Ukrainian dam is killing animals, destroying habitats, and unleashing pollution. The effects may be irreversible. ... -
This Artificial Muscle Moves Stuff on Its Own
Actuators inspired by cucumber plants could make robots move more naturally in response to their environments, or be used for ... -
Ocean Currents Are Slowing, With Potentially Devastating Effects
Melting Antarctic ice is disrupting the movement of deep seawater, which could further destabilize weather patterns around the world. http://www.wired.com/ -
The Age of Flames Reaches the US East Coast
Canadian wildfires are spewing smoke into New York City and Washington, DC, threatening the health of millions. Welcome to the ... -
Genomics Are a Lifesaver for Patients With Rare Diseases
The 100,000 Genomes Project has a massive database to help doctors and patients solve baffling medical cases and diagnose cancers. ... -
Virtual Clinics are Battling Inequalities in Women’s Health
Services like Maven are improving outcomes across key areas of women’s health care—from emergency medicine to maternity services. http://www.wired.com/ -
The Quest for a Switch to Turn on Hunger
While weight-loss drugs are dialing down the urge to eat for many, others desperately need something that can convince their ... -
People Let a Startup Put a Brain Implant in Their Skulls—for 15 Minutes
Precision Neuroscience’s brain-computer interface sits on top of the brain, not in it. That could make it easier to implant, ... -
A Secret Key to Saving Species Is Blowing in the Wind
Scientists just figured out that thousands of air quality stations have been accidentally gathering invaluable DNA data on local organisms. ... -
When Not to Treat Cancer
Taking a rational and statistical approach to a diagnosis can lead to better choices about treatment—which in some cases might ...
