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A deep dive into the science of staying alive underwater. ...

Composer and artist Harry Yeff—aka Reeps One—shares the motivations behind his innovative Voice Gems project with the audience at WIRED Impact. ...

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Scientists are on the verge of figuring out how to put humans in a state of suspended animation. It could be the key to colonizing Mars. ...

It’s now possible to mass-produce pheromones that keep insects from breeding near crops—protecting cereals and other staples with fewer chemicals. ...

Grasslands are being overrun by drought-resistant invaders that wreck animal habitats, **** up water supplies, and can cost landowners a fortune. ...

A new study shows that the more divided a community is, the higher the residents’ exposure to hazardous metals and particulates. ...

Negotiators at the annual UN climate conference managed to eke out some plans for action. Now the challenge is turning dreams into reality. ...