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August 9, 2016

How the Candidates’ Talking Points Are Getting Inside Your Head

Turns out political rhetoric is only as powerful as the emotions it triggers. The post How the Candidates’ Talking Points Are Getting Inside Your Head appeared first on WIRED.

July 1, 2016

Exxon Is Fighting for Its Right to Deny Climate Change

Does Exxon Mobil have a constitutional right to sow doubt about climate science? The post Exxon Is Fighting for Its Right to Deny Climate Change appeared first on WIRED.

June 24, 2016

Brexit Is a Red Alert for the Environment

From the ‘red-tape’ slashing desires of the Brexiters to the judgment of green professionals, all indications are for weaker environmental protections The post Brexit Is a Red Alert for the Environment appeared first on WIRED.

June 22, 2016

In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union’s Reckoning

Scientists who study long term trends in civilizations say the Brexit vote is a symptom of larger problems within the European Union. The post In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union's Reckoning appeared first on WIRED.

May 22, 2016

The Citizen Lobbyists Gunning for a Trip to Mars

A small group of citizens are on a mission to convince lawmakers that going to Mars is both possible and affordable. The post The Citizen Lobbyists Gunning for a Trip to Mars appeared first on WIRED.

March 21, 2016

NASA’s Human Spaceflight Program Can’t Afford Another Reset From the Next President

American astronauts aren’t likely to set foot on Mars unless the next president resists the temptation to hit the reset button on America’s human spaceflight program once again. The post NASA's Human Spaceflight Program Can't Afford Another Reset From the Next President appeared first on WIRED.

March 18, 2016

The Psychology Behind the Violence at Trump Rallies

People who attend rallies experience a shift of personal identity to a sense of collective identity—and that can lead to strange, mob-like behavior. The post The Psychology Behind the Violence at Trump Rallies appeared first on WIRED.

March 10, 2016

WIRED Opinion: The Way Trump Talks in Debates Is Contagious

Pay close attention to the way the Republican primary candidates use their words tonight. The post WIRED Opinion: The Way Trump Talks in Debates Is Contagious appeared first on WIRED.

March 1, 2016

You Can Bet Real Money on the US Election. It’s for Research

PredictIt, a website that definitely, absolutely doesn't count as gambling on an election. The post You Can Bet Real Money on the US Election. It's for Research appeared first on WIRED.

January 28, 2016

Gerrymandering Is Even More Infuriating When You Can Actually See It

One geographer used data to create visualizations of every congressional district across the 50 states. Some look truly ridiculous.

The post Gerrymandering Is Even More Infuriating When You Can Actually See It appeared first on WIRED.