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November 15, 2016

Can’t Imagine Shapes in 4 Dimensions? Just Print Them Out

Henry Segerman is using 3-D printing to bring rarefied geometry out of the minds of mathematicians and into the hands of students and academics. The post Can’t Imagine Shapes in 4 Dimensions? Just Print Them Out appeared first on WIRED.

July 1, 2016

The US Rowing Team’s Antimicrobial Suit Can’t Defeat Rio’s Polluted Water

Health experts aren't sure US rowers' fancy antimicrobial gear will do much to protect water athletes from nasty viruses and bacteria at the Olympics. The post The US Rowing Team’s Antimicrobial Suit Can’t Defeat Rio’s Polluted Water appeared first on WIRED.

May 29, 2016

The Controversial Science Behind The Yellowstone Grizzly Losing ESA Protection

The US Fish and Wildlife Service wants to remove federal protections for grizzly bears, but some scientists and environmentalists say it's too soon. The post The Controversial Science Behind The Yellowstone Grizzly Losing ESA Protection appeared first on WIRED.

May 18, 2016

The Essential Guide to Not Ruining a National Park for Everyone

Here's what to do and what not to do the next time you visit Acadia, Yellowstone, or any of the country's parks and monuments in between. The post The Essential Guide to Not Ruining a National Park for Everyone appeared first on WIRED.

April 28, 2016

The Mad Dash to Get Injured Superathletes Like Steph Curry Back on the Court

When injuries sideline superstars like Steph Curry or Chris Paul, doctors take every measure to speed up recovery. The post The Mad Dash to Get Injured Superathletes Like Steph Curry Back on the Court appeared first on WIRED.

March 29, 2016

New Map Highlights the Danger of Man-Made Earthquakes

Scientists have shown a correlation between oil and gas operations injecting toxic wastewater into the ground and an increase in seismic activity. The post New Map Highlights the Danger of Man-Made Earthquakes appeared first on WIRED.