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The Great Barrier Reef’s Best Hope Is a Killer Robot

The Great Barrier Reef’s Best Hope Is a Killer Robot

Crown-of-thorns starfish are the zombies of the sea. They won’t die even if you cut them in half. The post The Great Barrier Reef's Best Hope Is a Killer Robot appeared first on WIRED.

The Wonder-Buoy That May Finally Make Wave Energy Feasible

The Wonder-Buoy That May Finally Make Wave Energy Feasible

CorPower Ocean's tests show its buoy can produce three times as much electricity as the best rival tech, with a far more practical design. The post The Wonder-Buoy That May Finally Make Wave Energy Feasible appeared first on WIRED.

What’s Inside Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Probably Something Spicy

What’s Inside Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Probably Something Spicy

Creating a tongue-scorching taste sensation like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is an art. The post What's Inside Flamin' Hot Cheetos? Probably Something Spicy appeared first on WIRED.

February 19, 2016

Welcome to Spaceport America. Your Rocket Will Depart Soon. Ish.

Welcome to Spaceport America. Your Rocket Will Depart Soon. Ish.

Our writer goes to Spaceport America to explore what the ambitions of Branson, Bezos, and Musk mean for the rest of us---and for our next giant leap.

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February 16, 2016

The 12 Greatest Challenges for Space Exploration

The 12 Greatest Challenges for Space Exploration

From space madness to crash landings, here's how we'll beat the 13 most difficult challenges to space exploration.

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