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Author: Katie M. Palmer

Posted on September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

Why the Gene Editors of Tomorrow Need to Study Ethics Today

Jennifer Doudna says the next generation of biologists will be our first line of defense against Crispr gone wild.
Posted on February 1, 2018November 13, 2018

Climate Change: The Complete WIRED Guide

The world is getting warmer, the weather is getting worse. Here's everything you need to know about what humans can do to stop wrecking the planet.
Posted on November 8, 2016

Congrats to All You Gravity-Bound Earthlings, From NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins

Congrats to All You Gravity-Bound Earthlings, From NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins
We talked to Rubins about the experiments she conducted on board the ISS, her very first spacewalks, and what it feels like to crash-land on Earth after months in microgravity. The post Congrats to All You Gravity-Bound Earthlings, From NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on November 2, 2016

Are You Ready to Swallow a Pill Full of Poop?

Are You Ready to Swallow a Pill Full of Poop?
Fecal transplants may be a miracle cure for some of our nastiest illnesses. Just say Ahhh ... The post Are You Ready to Swallow a Pill Full of Poop? appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on October 4, 2016

A Smarter Way to Compare Birth Control Methods

A Smarter Way to Compare Birth Control Methods
It's easy to find sites listing efficacy rates and side effects, but you rarely get a sense of what it's like to live with a given method of birth control every day. The post A Smarter Way to Compare Birth Control Methods appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on July 29, 2016

Cool Catchphrase, Hillary, But Science Isn’t About Belief

Cool Catchphrase, Hillary, But Science Isn’t About Belief
When Hillary Clinton said that she believed in science, she scored a campaign hit, but made it harder for people to understand how science works. The post Cool Catchphrase, Hillary, But Science Isn't About Belief appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on July 5, 2016

No One Nerds Out Over Space Science Quite Like NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins

No One Nerds Out Over Space Science Quite Like NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins
Kate Rubins is a biologist-turned-astronaut who's studied infectious disease in a biosafety level 4 facility and on the ground in Congo. The post No One Nerds Out Over Space Science Quite Like NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 14, 2016

The Devils Hole Pupfish Just Can’t Catch a Break

The Devils Hole Pupfish Just Can’t Catch a Break
Last month, three wasted dudebros decided it would be a good idea to go offroading into one of the most important conservation sites in the country. The post The Devils Hole Pupfish Just Can't Catch a Break appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 29, 2016

Take a Digital Magnifying Glass to an Epic New Map of Pluto

Take a Digital Magnifying Glass to an Epic New Map of Pluto
This new global map is blurry in spots, but that's because it includes every single image that New Horizons took between July 7 and 14. The post Take a Digital Magnifying Glass to an Epic New Map of Pluto appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 20, 2016

A New Crop of Marijuana Geneticists Sets Out to Build Better Weed

A New Crop of Marijuana Geneticists Sets Out to Build Better Weed
There are thousands of strains of weed. Cracking their genetic codes may be the key to transforming pot from a budding business to a high-flying industry. The post A New Crop of Marijuana Geneticists Sets Out to Build Better Weed appeared first on WIRED.

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