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November 16, 2016

All UK doctors should join the call to decriminalise drugs

British doctors are being urged to get active in the campaign to end the failed policy of drug prohibition. They can make a difference, says Danny Kushlick

November 11, 2016

Trump’s election stokes fears of future NSA surveillance abuses

When he takes office, Donald Trump will be handed the keys to the US – and a powerful suite of tools to spy on the people who live there

November 9, 2016

A new world order is defying the science of polling – what now?

Pollsters who said a Trump victory and Brexit were unlikely need to start counting the voices of newly engaged voters

October 28, 2016

Video games become political as US election looms

From Donald Trump-based indie games to mainstream titles that challenge political views, video games are more politically charged than ever

October 6, 2016

Why It’s So Hard to Get Solar in Florida (That’d Be the Sunshine State)

To make solar panels affordable, many rooftop solar users sell excess electricity back onto the grid. But not all states allow for that. The post Why It’s So Hard to Get Solar in Florida (That’d Be the Sunshine State) appeared first on WIRED.

September 13, 2016

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.

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.