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Posted on August 12, 2015

The End of the Universe: A (Slightly Premature) Lament

The End of the Universe: A (Slightly Premature) Lament

The universe, they say, is dying. And when it goes away, it will take time and space with it.

The post The End of the Universe: A (Slightly Premature) Lament appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 11, 2015

The Obscure Neuroscience Problem That’s Plaguing VR

The Obscure Neuroscience Problem That’s Plaguing VR

Virtual reality has a less-than-obvious problem with how your eyes focus called vergence-accommodation conflict.

The post The Obscure Neuroscience Problem That’s Plaguing VR appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 11, 2015

Watch This Leaping Great White Shark Get Some Serious Air

Watch This Leaping Great White Shark Get Some Serious Air

This awesome video shows a shark jumping out of the water like a rocket. What can we learn from a video analysis?

The post Watch This Leaping Great White Shark Get Some Serious Air appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 11, 2015

Mmm, Beer: Brewers Are on a Quest to Breed a Better Hop

Mmm, Beer: Brewers Are on a Quest to Breed a Better Hop

A geneticist and a brewery in Nova Scotia have teamed up to breed a mildew-resistant version of their favorite hops.

The post Mmm, Beer: Brewers Are on a Quest to Breed a Better Hop appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 11, 2015

Those Veggies Grown on the ISS Get Humans Closer to Mars

Those Veggies Grown on the ISS Get Humans Closer to Mars

Yesterday on the ISS, Expedition 44 crew members dined on their first meal of space-grown romaine lettuce.

The post Those Veggies Grown on the ISS Get Humans Closer to Mars appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 11, 2015

Big Question: Is My Cat Making Me Crazy?

Big Question: Is My Cat Making Me Crazy?

A parasite in cat poop might cause schizophrenia, but only if you're a baby. And even then, it's a maybe.

The post Big Question: Is My Cat Making Me Crazy? appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 10, 2015

Swarm of Tremors in New Zealand Means Magma May Be Stirring

Swarm of Tremors in New Zealand Means Magma May Be Stirring

A short earthquake swarm hit the Waimangu Valley in New Zealand, reminding us of its volcanic nature.

The post Swarm of Tremors in New Zealand Means Magma May Be Stirring appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 10, 2015

Museums Are Using LEDs to Protect and Prettify Paintings

Museums Are Using LEDs to Protect and Prettify Paintings

Why do museums want LEDs? It’s not just about cost—it makes preserving paintings easier, too.

The post Museums Are Using LEDs to Protect and Prettify Paintings appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 10, 2015

A Handy New Use for Drones: Collecting Whale Snot

A Handy New Use for Drones: Collecting Whale Snot

Whale snot gives researchers clues about the animals' overall health. So obviously, scientists started collecting the stuff with drones.

The post A Handy New Use for Drones: Collecting Whale Snot appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 10, 2015

The Satellite That Took This Incredible Photo Almost Didn’t Leave Earth

The Satellite That Took This Incredible Photo Almost Didn’t Leave Earth

Even with the best view in the solar system, some people can't help doing a little bit of science.

The post The Satellite That Took This Incredible Photo Almost Didn’t Leave Earth appeared first on WIRED.

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