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California’s Water Wars Flare Up as SoCal Makes a Land Grab

California’s Water Wars Flare Up as SoCal Makes a Land Grab

A massive southern California water agency has bought up land surrounding northern California's most important piece of water infrastructure. The post California's Water Wars Flare Up as SoCal Makes a Land Grab appeared first on WIRED.

Rich Dude Yuri Milner Wants 100-Million-MPH, Laser-Powered Satellites. Is That Too Much to Ask?

Rich Dude Yuri Milner Wants 100-Million-MPH, Laser-Powered Satellites. Is That Too Much to Ask?

Yuri Milner's Breakthrough Starshot aims to propel a tiny satellite to 100 million miles per hour using a freaking laser. The post Rich Dude Yuri Milner Wants 100-Million-MPH, Laser-Powered Satellites. Is That Too Much to Ask? appeared first on WIRED.

The Far-Out Summit Where Geniuses Learn to Build Starships

The Far-Out Summit Where Geniuses Learn to Build Starships

Every year-and-a-half or so, a bunch of hardcore space engineers meet in Tennessee to figure out how to get humanity to the stars. The post The Far-Out Summit Where Geniuses Learn to Build Starships appeared first on WIRED.

SpaceX Just Stuck a Historic Landing. So What Now?

SpaceX Just Stuck a Historic Landing. So What Now?

SpaceX's successful landing on a drone ship is a step toward reliably getting humans off of Earth—maybe even permanently. The post SpaceX Just Stuck a Historic Landing. So What Now? appeared first on WIRED.

SpaceX Rocket Lands at Last. Take That, Robot Boat!

SpaceX Rocket Lands at Last. Take That, Robot Boat!

Rocket 1; Barge 4. The post SpaceX Rocket Lands at Last. Take That, Robot Boat! appeared first on WIRED.

SpaceX’s 0-for-5 Rocket Tries Yet Another Ocean Landing

SpaceX’s 0-for-5 Rocket Tries Yet Another Ocean Landing

Elon Musk's rocket company is making another go at landing a rocket on a floating barge. The post SpaceX's 0-for-5 Rocket Tries Yet Another Ocean Landing appeared first on WIRED.

Japan’s New Energy Rules Could Make It a Paradise for Renewables

Japan’s New Energy Rules Could Make It a Paradise for Renewables

Before Fukushima, Japan was a leader in nuclear energy. New energy rules could make the country a paradise for homegrown renewables. The post Japan's New Energy Rules Could Make It a Paradise for Renewables appeared first on WIRED.

Nuclear Power Is Too Safe to Save the World From Climate Change

Nuclear Power Is Too Safe to Save the World From Climate Change

In a few months, the first nuclear plant in 20 years is set to open in the US. But safety had nothing to do with the delay. The post Nuclear Power Is Too Safe to Save the World From Climate Change appeared first on WIRED.

El Niño Did Few Favors for Southern California’s Farmers

El Niño Did Few Favors for Southern California’s Farmers

Even a Godzilla El Niño could not save some California farmers from another year of crippling restrictions. The post El Niño Did Few Favors for Southern California's Farmers appeared first on WIRED.

Space Detectives Are Figuring Out What Borked Japan’s Hitomi Satellite

Space Detectives Are Figuring Out What Borked Japan’s Hitomi Satellite

No telescopes or cameras captured the incident that sent JAXA's Hitomi satellite spinning out of control. But tracking data could help scientists nail down an explanation. The post Space Detectives Are Figuring Out What Borked Japan's Hitomi Satellite appeared first on WIRED.