This Summer, the American Water Crisis Becomes Real

Concern over water access are poised to consume summer in the US, as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.

Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion

The LinkedIn cofounder now has an AI drug discovery startup—and thinks not asking chatbots for medical advice is “bordering on committing malpractice.”

Citizen Science Goes Underwater With Global Shark Census Launch

A new global shark and ray census paired with a hands-on conservation course could turn everyday dives into powerful scientific data, at a time when nearly one-third of these species face extinction.

As Russian Threats Explode, U.S. And Allies Race To Defend Spacecraft

Evidence that Russia is racing to perfect a nuclear-armed spacecraft to target Western satellites is sparking the U.S. and its Allies to strengthen their space defenses.

2 Reasons Intelligent People Feel Misunderstood, By A Psychologist

When your mind works in layers, communication can quickly lose clarity. These two patterns explain why that gap forms, and how isolating it can feel.

The Strait Of Hormuz Is Exposing The Future Of Space Warfare

The Strait of Hormuz is exposing space warfare’s future. Resilience comes from scale-deploy minimum viable capabilities now, leverage markets, prioritize speed over hype.

Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States May See Aurora Wednesday Night

The northern lights may be visible overnight from northern U.S. states on Wednesday, April 29, into Thursday, April 30, during a potential G1 geomagnetic storm.

Meet The Octopus That Can Impersonate 13 Species On Command

This octopus survives in plain sight. Here’s how it adapts its body in real time to mirror dangerous species and navigate one of the ocean’s most exposed environments.

Do Sharks Fear Electricity? New Research Tests A Low-Tech Deterrent

Pairing zinc and graphite on fishing gear creates a small electric field in seawater. In Florida, that field reduced shark bycatch on bottom longlines by more than 60 percent without hurting target fish catch. In Massachusetts, it did not work. The dif…

How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance

At WIRED Health, British surgeon Ara Darzi said AI is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant infections. But a lack of incentives means innovation may not reach patients.