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December 16, 2016

Science Can Restore America’s Faith in Democracy

Science Can Restore America’s Faith in Democracy

Opinion: Elections that let voters rank their choices are inherently more democratic. The post Science Can Restore America's Faith in Democracy appeared first on WIRED.

December 2, 2016

Why Did Donald Trump Get Elected? Ask the Bees

Why Did Donald Trump Get Elected? Ask the Bees

Opinion: The way bees choose their nests offers important lessons about how humans elect presidents. The post Why Did Donald Trump Get Elected? Ask the Bees appeared first on WIRED.

November 10, 2016

Even for the GOP, Parts of Obamacare Should Be Worth Saving

Even for the GOP, Parts of Obamacare Should Be Worth Saving

Mandatory requirements only make up a quarter of Obamacare's 955 pages. The rest has provisions that most people either don't know about, or really like. The post Even for the GOP, Parts of Obamacare Should Be Worth Saving appeared first on WIRED.

November 9, 2016

Martian-Americans Can Vote—But Only if They Come From Texas

Martian-Americans Can Vote—But Only if They Come From Texas

A twenty year old law that lets astronauts vote in space might need to be tweaked if Musk's Mars settlement becomes reality. The post Martian-Americans Can Vote—But Only if They Come From Texas appeared first on WIRED.

November 8, 2016

Watch WIRED and Ozy’s Election Night Livestream

Watch WIRED and Ozy’s Election Night Livestream

A Livestream from Ozy.com, with WIRED's correspondents live from Trump and Clinton's campaign headquarters. The post Watch WIRED and Ozy's Election Night Livestream appeared first on WIRED.

November 8, 2016

Election Got You Feeling Down? Good News: It Isn’t Just You

Election Got You Feeling Down? Good News: It Isn’t Just You

When it comes to maintaining the mental health and wellness of American citizens, the 2016 presidential election cycle has been less than ideal. The post Election Got You Feeling Down? Good News: It Isn’t Just You appeared first on WIRED.

October 14, 2016

Obama Geeks Out Over a Brain-Controlled Robotic Arm That ‘Feels’

Obama Geeks Out Over a Brain-Controlled Robotic Arm That ‘Feels’

At the White House Frontiers Conference, Obama makes it clear that presidents can be science-loving nerds, too. The post Obama Geeks Out Over a Brain-Controlled Robotic Arm That 'Feels' appeared first on WIRED.

September 15, 2016

Trump’s Dr. Oz Appearance Has Nothing To Do With Health

Trump’s Dr. Oz Appearance Has Nothing To Do With Health

The current discussion about candidates' health isn’t really about health at all—it’s more about transparency and one-upmanship. The post Trump's Dr. Oz Appearance Has Nothing To Do With Health appeared first on WIRED.

September 15, 2016

Trump’s Dr. Oz Appearance Has Nothing To Do With Health

Trump’s Dr. Oz Appearance Has Nothing To Do With Health

The current discussion about candidates' health isn’t really about health at all—it’s more about transparency and one-upmanship. The post Trump's Dr. Oz Appearance Has Nothing To Do With Health appeared first on WIRED.

September 13, 2016

Hillary Clinton Has Pneumonia, and Health-Wise It’s No Big Deal

Hillary Clinton Has Pneumonia, and Health-Wise It’s No Big Deal

It's a not-serious lung infection. It set off a media frenzy and speculations about her overall health. She'll probably be fine. The post Hillary Clinton Has Pneumonia, and Health-Wise It's No Big Deal appeared first on WIRED.