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July 21, 2025

The Next Thing You Smell Could Ruin Your Life

Millions of people suffer debilitating reactions in the presence of certain scents and chemicals. One scientist has been struggling for decades to understand why—as she battles the condition herself.

January 1, 2017

The Science Behind Explosive Hangover Poops

If you celebrate New Year's Eve with champagne and shots, chances are you may spend the first day of the new year on the toilet. The post The Science Behind Explosive Hangover Poops appeared first on WIRED.

December 20, 2016

Why Do Dogs Love Yoga Mats So Much?

You unfurl your yoga mat at home, ready to stretch out into downward dog—but a second later, your pup has already started some stretches of her own. The post Why Do Dogs Love Yoga Mats So Much? appeared first on WIRED.

November 1, 2016

Vibrant New Brain Scans Reveal What Makes You You

Scientists can now trace neural pathways with astonishing precision, turning them into a kaleidoscopic portrait of your mind. The post Vibrant New Brain Scans Reveal What Makes You You appeared first on WIRED.

August 17, 2016

If You Want a Superstar Horse, Start by Hacking Its DNA

Today, breeders and owners can look to genetics to produce the exact horses they want. And sometimes the difference comes down to a single gene or mutation. The post If You Want a Superstar Horse, Start by Hacking Its DNA appeared first on WIRED.

June 6, 2016

Crotch Explosions, Severed Heads, and Pee Cups: Yep, It’s Mary Roach on the Science of War

For her new book, Mary Roach sniffed WWII stink bombs, interrogated soldiers about their bowel movements, and tasted caffeinated meat. The post Crotch Explosions, Severed Heads, and Pee Cups: Yep, It’s Mary Roach on the Science of War appeared first on WIRED.

May 6, 2016

Wanna Win the Kentucky Derby? Get Your Horse Born on January 1

How horse breeders use science (and a magic light) to make sure thoroughbred foals are born as early in the year as possible. The post Wanna Win the Kentucky Derby? Get Your Horse Born on January 1 appeared first on WIRED.

April 5, 2016

How a Condom Factory Rolls Out Millions of Rubbers a Day

Take a look inside one of the world's biggest condom manufacturers, behind Lifestyles in the US, KamaSutra in India, Manix in France, and Blowtex in Brazil. The post How a Condom Factory Rolls Out Millions of Rubbers a Day appeared first on WIRED.

August 13, 2015

Don’t Try This at Home: Scientists Brew Opiates With Yeast

If pharma has it their way, they'll soon be making commercial opiate drugs with little more than yeast and sugar.

The post Don’t Try This at Home: Scientists Brew Opiates With Yeast appeared first on WIRED.

June 4, 2015

Science Says American Pharoah Won’t Win the Triple Crown

Horses need more than two weeks to recover from a tough race. That's why it's so hard for one to win the Triple Crown.

The post Science Says American Pharoah Won’t Win the Triple Crown appeared first on WIRED.