2024-12-31

How Do You Live a Happier Life? Notice What Was There All Along

Reacquaint yourself with the good things in life by taking the time to appreciate them—and yes, it’s OK to rush through the bad stuff. [...]

2024-12-31

24 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2024

From childhood malaria vaccines to record-breaking solar panels to the discovery of a lost ancient city, this tumultuous year still had plenty of high points. [...]

2024-12-30

WIRED’s 2024 Year-in-Review Quiz: From AI Slop to Human Brain Implants

How well did you follow WIRED’s coverage of the biggest science and technology stories from 2024? Answer these 10 questions to test your knowledge. [...]

2024-12-29

Viewers of Quantum Events Are Also Subject to Uncertainty

The reference frames from which observers view quantum events can themselves have multiple possible locations at once—an insight with potentially major ramifications. [...]

2024-12-28

Healthier Cities Will Require a Strong Dose of Nature

If we can’t get to the forest, the forest must come to us, in the form of cities designed around green spaces. [...]

2024-12-27

How Does a Movie Projector Show the Color Black?

There’s no such thing as black-colored light. So how can we see Darth Vader on a screen? [...]

2024-12-27

There’s Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic

By learning lessons from other sectors, public health can ensure it is ready to face future outbreaks in record time. [...]

2024-12-26

Beyond Meat Says Being Attacked Has Just Made It Stronger

The plant-based-meat company’s CEO, Ethan Brown, credits a series of attack ads with prompting a potentially sector-saving change of plan. [...]

2024-12-25

Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout

Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health. [...]