An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined

Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implications are alarming.

France Records Its First-Ever Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud Amid Record-Smashing Fires

Extreme fire conditions on the ground have created unprecedented conditions in the atmosphere.

2 Habits To Turn Your Bond Into A Golden Friendship, By A Psychologist

A psychologist explains the two everyday habits that separate decades-long friendships from ones that quietly fade — and the mindset shift behind both.

New Firefighting Technologies Could Help Battle Blazes Like Those in France and Spain

Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.

Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028
Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028

Amazon filed an FCC application on Saturday to launch a new Leo satellite constellation that will provide direct-to-device satellite service for “voice, messaging, data, and emergency services.” If approved, Amazon will begin deploying the new constellation of 5,105 satellites in 2028. It says it plans to partner with mobile network operators to offer direct-to-device satellite […]

Inside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to Chicago

Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission.

5 New ADHD Facts You Need To Know For A Better Life, By A Psychologist

New research reveals ADHD isn’t one-size-fits-all — covering social media’s specific role, why medication rarely ‘stops working,’ and its 24-hour reach.

Hurricane Fausto Is Headed Towards Hawaii — Will It Make It?

Hurricane Fausto is moving towards Hawaill. Will it affect the islands? Here’s what the latest information suggests.

An ‘Eclipse Season’ Begins Today — Here’s What’s About To Happen

A new eclipse season begins today, opening a 35-day window that will produce August’s total solar eclipse and a spectacular deep partial lunar eclipse.

A Biologist Explains Why Your Limbs Fall Asleep And Feel Like Pins And Needles

Why does a limb ‘fall asleep’? A biologist explains the nerve compression and blood-flow science behind that prickly pins-and-needles sensation.