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January 19, 2017

3 Questions for Rick Perry, Trump’s Pick to Lead the Um… Um… Oh Yeah, the Department of Energy

Rick Perry once couldn't remember the name of the agency he's been nominated to lead. The post 3 Questions for Rick Perry, Trump's Pick to Lead the Um... Um... Oh Yeah, the Department of Energy appeared first on WIRED.

January 18, 2017

Soft Robot Exosuits Will Give You Springier Steps

Rigid exoskeletons to help the movement-impaired heavy, and they have a hard time aligning with human joints. A soft robotic wearable could be the fix. The post Soft Robot Exosuits Will Give You Springier Steps appeared first on WIRED.

January 17, 2017

The Man in the Zebra Suit Knows the Secret of the Stripes

Tim Caro has spent 20 years trying to figure out why zebras have stripes. And he finally has an answer. The post The Man in the Zebra Suit Knows the Secret of the Stripes appeared first on WIRED.

January 13, 2017

With Clear Skies Ahead, SpaceX Eyes a Saturday Launch

It sometimes rains in Southern California. When the rain stops, rockets can launch. The post With Clear Skies Ahead, SpaceX Eyes a Saturday Launch appeared first on WIRED.

January 12, 2017

Why It’s Impossible to Predict When That Giant Antarctic Ice Sheet Will Split

Melting ice is a master's class in fluid dynamics. The post Why It’s Impossible to Predict When That Giant Antarctic Ice Sheet Will Split appeared first on WIRED.

January 10, 2017

California Floods Its Fields to Keep Its Cities From Flooding

Opening the Sacramento Weir means flooding the plains to protect the state's capital from the same fate. The post California Floods Its Fields to Keep Its Cities From Flooding appeared first on WIRED.

January 6, 2017

Foul Weather Pushes SpaceX’s Next Launch to Monday

SpaceX's first launch attempt since its September 2016 launchpad mishap gets delayed a day. The post Foul Weather Pushes SpaceX's Next Launch to Monday appeared first on WIRED.

January 5, 2017

California’s Huge Storm Could Cause Disastrous Melting in the Mountains

A succession of cold, then warm, atmospheric rivers could melt much of the crucial snow stored on California's lower mountain slopes. The post California’s Huge Storm Could Cause Disastrous Melting in the Mountains appeared first on WIRED.

January 4, 2017

Cement Is Stronger When Its Molecules Are Busted

New research shows that molecular imperfections make cement more resilient to shock. The post Cement Is Stronger When Its Molecules Are Busted appeared first on WIRED.

December 28, 2016

SpaceX’s Year of Fiery Triumphs and Explosive Failure

Maybe 2016 wasn't your year. Buck up, at least your $60 million dollar rocket bearing a $200 million dollar payload didn't explode on the launchpad. The post SpaceX's Year of Fiery Triumphs and Explosive Failure appeared first on WIRED.