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Posted on November 25, 2015

The Physics of Star Wars’ BB-8 Bouncing Around the Millennium Falcon

The Physics of Star Wars’ BB-8 Bouncing Around the Millennium Falcon

In a recent Star Wars VII trailer, BB-8 gets tossed around in the Falcon. Here is an analysis of the droid's motion.

The post The Physics of Star Wars’ BB-8 Bouncing Around the Millennium Falcon appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 25, 2015

This Vaccine Can Protect You From Anthrax—After Exposure

This Vaccine Can Protect You From Anthrax—After Exposure

The drugmaker used only animal studies to prove that vaccine works.

The post This Vaccine Can Protect You From Anthrax—After Exposure appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 25, 2015

IBM’s Watson Won’t Be Predicting Eruptions Anytime Soon

IBM’s Watson Won’t Be Predicting Eruptions Anytime Soon

Although we might get a better idea of how the Earth works, Watson isn't likely to start predicting eruptions and earthquakes.

The post IBM’s Watson Won’t Be Predicting Eruptions Anytime Soon appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 24, 2015

It’d Be Way Harder for Bezos’ Rocket to Get Into Orbit Than Just Space

It’d Be Way Harder for Bezos’ Rocket to Get Into Orbit Than Just Space

The New Shepard spacecraft plans to launch people into space. However, going into space is different than getting into orbit.

The post It’d Be Way Harder for Bezos’ Rocket to Get Into Orbit Than Just Space appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 24, 2015

The ‘Gene Drive’ That Builds a Malaria-Proof Mosquito

The ‘Gene Drive’ That Builds a Malaria-Proof Mosquito

How gene drives force a gene to spread through a population.

The post The ‘Gene Drive’ That Builds a Malaria-Proof Mosquito appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 24, 2015

Watch Mexico’s Colima Erupt in the Night

Watch Mexico’s Colima Erupt in the Night

Mexico's Colima and Indonesia's Rinjani continue to erupt, Kanlaon in the Philippine awoke and Hakone in Japan and Shishaldin in Alaska calm down.

The post Watch Mexico’s Colima Erupt in the Night appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 24, 2015

Physicists Are Desperate to Be Wrong About the Higgs Boson

Physicists Are Desperate to Be Wrong About the Higgs Boson

Three years after its discovery, physicists are still fascinated by the Higgs boson’s secrets.

The post Physicists Are Desperate to Be Wrong About the Higgs Boson appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 24, 2015

The Texas of Canada Just Turned Its Back on Oil

The Texas of Canada Just Turned Its Back on Oil

The Texas of Canada has one Helsinki of a plan to cut fossil fuels.

The post The Texas of Canada Just Turned Its Back on Oil appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 24, 2015

The Secrets Behind All Those Gorgeous Photos of Space

The Secrets Behind All Those Gorgeous Photos of Space

NASA's photo archive is a click away and even the Curiosity Rover is on Instagram, but how are these stunning photos of space actually made?

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Posted on November 23, 2015

Nola the White Northern Rhino’s Death Leaves Just Three on Earth

Nola the White Northern Rhino’s Death Leaves Just Three on Earth

Nola's death is a real-time window on extinction.

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