Channel Descriptionhttps://www.wired.com© Condé Nast 2026en-USSun, 12 Apr 2026 21:11:16 +0000https://www.wired.com/story/flight-path-data-shows-how-mosquitoes-target-humans/69d93fbd269cdfbab5e9f38cSat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Scientists have quantified what draws mosquitoes to people—which could help make better, life-saving bug traps.ScienceScience / Healthmosquitos, statistics, Bugs, scientific research, malariaRitsuko KawaiCondé NastBlood Lineshttps://www.wired.com/story/artemis-ii-returns-from-historic-flight-around-the-moon/69d5335d62051543a40c1260Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:08:17 +0000After traveling a greater distance from Earth than any humans before them, the astronauts of Artemis II have safely returned home.ScienceScience / Spacespace, NASA, moon, Spacecraft, astronauts, ArtemisJay BennettCondé NastWelcome Backhttps://www.wired.com/story/the-future-of-the-artemis-program-is-riding-on-reentry/69d9224e4fbd3a67c34042d5Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:07:45 +0000Entire space programs have been canceled after a failure in the reentry phase. In the final test for Artemis II, astronauts will travel at 32 times the speed of sound as they return from the moon.ScienceScience / SpaceSpacecraft, moon, space, Artemis, NASAJorge GarayCondé NastComing Homehttps://www.wired.com/story/no-one-knows-where-us-vaccine-policy-goes-next/69d6a4c141a14dfb6c828edfFri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping changes to federal vaccine guidance are paused for now. But even if they’re reversed, lasting damage has already been done.Sciencevaccines, public health, diseases, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., conspiracy theoriesEmily MullinCondé NastPublic Healthhttps://www.wired.com/story/how-and-when-to-watch-the-artemis-ii-missions-return-to-earth/69d810a7318d5781f6dd7983Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000Splashdown for the Artemis II crew is scheduled for Friday evening, and NASA will livestream the historic homecoming.ScienceScience / SpaceNASA, space, Spacecraft, moon, Artemis, earthJorge GarayCondé NastSplashdownhttps://www.wired.com/story/artemis-ii-astronauts-witnessed-6-meteorites-collide-with-the-moon/69d6b1c79a9eb507683e832cThu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000The moon gets hit by space debris all the time, but some of it is so large that the impact generates light that can be seen thousands of kilometers away.ScienceScience / Spacespace, NASA, moon, Spacecraft, Artemis, Asteroids, astronautsJorge GarayCondé NastDeep Impacthttps://www.wired.com/story/artemis-iis-breathtaking-view-of-the-far-side-of-the-moon/69d541888a99327c6fc967b8Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:34:52 +0000The first images from Artemis II reveal what the moon looks like just 7,000 km from the surface—and confirm that NASA is ready to return to Earth’s satellite.ScienceScience / Spacespace, NASA, moon, apollo, Spacecraft, ArtemisJorge GarayCondé NastPhoto Ophttps://www.wired.com/story/a-single-strike-wont-shut-off-the-gulfs-desalination-system/69d3cedfa45f810621c3c9f6Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:23:04 +0000The Gulf’s water system is built with layers of backup, but it relies on continuous operation to hold.ScienceScience / Environmentclimate change, Infrastructure, water, Middle East, IranDana AlomarCondé NastTroubled Waterhttps://www.wired.com/story/artemis-ii-everything-we-know-as-orion-approaches-the-far-side-of-the-moon/69d3b6e717c9ea871124b42fMon, 06 Apr 2026 14:21:04 +0000Artemis II remains on course for its lunar flyby as the crew shares historic photos of Earth, tests key systems for future lunar missions, and attempts to fix the toilet.ScienceScience / Spacespace, NASA, Spacecraft, moon, astronauts, ArtemisJavier CarbajalCondé NastFlybyhttps://www.wired.com/story/5-mysteries-that-the-artemis-missions-to-the-moon-could-finally-solve/69cfd125d58115aaf3077544Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000The moon is not just a barren rock orbiting the Earth. The Artemis missions could answer the great unknowns that the satellite holds.ScienceScience / Spacespace, NASA, moon, apollo, Artemis, researchJorge GarayCondé NastLunar Secretshttps://www.wired.com/story/the-trajectory-of-the-artemis-ii-moon-mission-is-a-feat-of-engineering/69cfc8e8bb5fa9b3a9065404Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000The astronauts will arrive about 10,300 kilometers beyond our satellite, breaking all previous records for distance from Earth. But how was their route chosen?ScienceScience / Spacespace, NASA, Spacecraft, Artemis, moon, astronautsLuca NardiCondé NastOut and Backhttps://www.wired.com/story/scientists-have-made-french-fry-breakthrough/69d005d3f17585df8fd63e9bFri, 03 Apr 2026 21:23:33 +0000Researchers have developed a method of making french fries that results in a healthier bite without sacrificing crispiness.ScienceScience / HealthFood and Drink, health, Cooking and Recipes, research, food, food scienceMarta MussoCondé NastShoestring Theoryhttps://www.wired.com/story/a-new-google-funded-data-center-will-be-powered-by-a-massive-gas-plant/69cc083c6cab226b3ec29afeThu, 02 Apr 2026 18:27:29 +0000Documents show that one of Google’s new data centers would be powered by a natural gas plant that emits millions of tons of emissions each year—an increasingly common trend in the industry.ScienceScience / EnvironmentGoogle, science, data centers, artificial intelligence, climateMolly TaftCondé NastOiled Uphttps://www.wired.com/story/heres-what-can-happen-when-the-us-bombs-irans-nuclear-sites/69ce780c156741c71fc382ebThu, 02 Apr 2026 18:08:08 +0000As strikes continue on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the real danger isn’t the explosion, but what happens if critical safety systems fail—and how that risk could spread across the Gulf.SecuritySecurity / National SecuritySecurity / Security NewsScience / EnvironmentScience / HealthIran, nuclear, nuclear power, war, Military, weaponsJethu AbrahamCondé NastFallouthttps://www.wired.com/story/a-new-implant-aims-to-rewire-the-brain-to-help-stroke-patients/69cd14662475eb40d2309adbThu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000Epia Neuro’s brain-computer interface will include a motorized glove to help stroke patients recover movement in their hand.ScienceScience / Biotechbrain-computer interfaces, brains, Neuroscience, Brains and BehaviorEmily MullinCondé NastBCIhttps://www.wired.com/story/artemis-ii-moon-mission-launches-successfully/69cc2c08cffd08e188ce1373Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:55:18 +0000The crew of Artemis II will not descend to the moon, but their capsule will fly over the far side of its surface.ScienceScience / Spacespace, NASA, Spacecraft, moon, ArtemisJorge GarayCondé NastMoon, Manhttps://www.wired.com/story/fda-approves-eli-lillys-glp-1-pill/69cd4d6af243cbfc29e1f979Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:56:03 +0000Eli Lilly’s once-daily Foundayo is the second obesity pill to receive FDA approval. It will compete with Novo Nordisk’s pill version of Wegovy.ScienceScience / Healthmedicine, pharmaceutical industry, science, GLP-1Emily MullinCondé NastWeight Losshttps://www.wired.com/story/these-are-the-4-artemis-ii-astronauts-leading-the-historic-return-to-the-moon/69cc2ca80de85ad4ac5186fbWed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000The Artemis II mission crew includes the first woman, the first Black person, and the first non-American astronaut to travel to the lunar environment.ScienceScience / Spacespace, NASA, Spacecraft, moon, ArtemisFernanda GonzálezCondé NastCrews Newshttps://www.wired.com/story/the-us-militarys-gps-software-is-an-8-billion-mess/69cbf455955a0fbc37be3372Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:34:46 +0000The GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System was due for completion in 2016. Ten years later, the software for controlling the military’s GPS satellites still doesn’t work.SecuritySecurity / Security NewsScience / SpaceArs Technica, space, GPS, satellites, Military, military techStephen Clark, Ars TechnicaCondé NastBoondoggleshttps://www.wired.com/story/meet-the-man-making-music-with-his-brain-implant/69c413f3f05764fb8cd64f60Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000Galen Buckwalter says brain-computer interfaces will have to be enjoyable to use if the technology is going to be successful.ScienceScience / BiotechNeuroscience, Music, medicine, brain-computer interfaces, Q&AEmily MullinCondé NastMind Music