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January 28, 2017

Put People on Mars by 2033—for the Good of the Nation

Opinion: A former Boeing exec, US astronaut, and ex-director of NASA Ames argue that the US must prioritize putting humans on Mars. The post Put People on Mars by 2033—for the Good of the Nation appeared first on WIRED.

January 22, 2017

A Wet Year Won’t Beat California’s Never-Ending Drought

Opinion: The Pacific Institute's Peter Gleick explains why the rain in California won't solve the state's water problems. The post A Wet Year Won't Beat California's Never-Ending Drought appeared first on WIRED.

January 18, 2017

How the FDA Will Help Lead the Next Medical Revolution

Smart regulation and early engagement with developers can foster innovation, says FDA commissioner Robert Califf. The post How the FDA Will Help Lead the Next Medical Revolution appeared first on WIRED.

January 12, 2017

To Understand PTSD, Send Scientists to War

A combat veteran says mental trauma is more complicated than we think. To reduce psychological casualties, we need research on the battlefield. The post To Understand PTSD, Send Scientists to War appeared first on WIRED.

January 11, 2017

Universities Must Help Educate Woefully Uninformed Lawmakers

Opinion: In the age of fake news, Congress is employing fewer and fewer technical experts. Higher education should try to fill the gap. The post Universities Must Help Educate Woefully Uninformed Lawmakers appeared first on WIRED.

January 7, 2017

It’s Time to Reclaim America’s Leadership in Education

Opinion: New legislation before Congress can ensure American students have the opportunity to train for great science, math, and technology careers. The post It’s Time to Reclaim America's Leadership in Education appeared first on WIRED.

December 16, 2016

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 13, 2016

The FDA Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It

Opinion: The federal agency needs to fix its hiring practices, help doctors report medicines' serious side effects, and improve its advisory system. The post The FDA Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It appeared first on WIRED.

December 8, 2016

Fellow Lawmakers: Let’s Read Real Science News, Not Breitbart

Opinion: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) argues that her fellow members of Congress should rely on peer-reviewed science, not partisan news. The post Fellow Lawmakers: Let's Read Real Science News, Not Breitbart appeared first on WIRED.

December 2, 2016

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.