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Rob Reddick
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Science editor @WIRED.

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We’ll also be here to bring you news about how the world is getting better—whether that’s through advancements in drug development, the ongoing march heat pumps, or just cool underwater robots cleaning up the mess that humans have left behind.

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These Robots Are Recovering Dumped Explosives From the Baltic Sea
In the face of seabeds becoming valuable real estate and corroding bombs polluting the oceans, teams are turning to technology to clean up this dangerous and expensive problem.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Science is all about curiosity and wonder, and I love that we’re able to publish so many physics longreads and explainers written by journalists who are truly experts in their fields.

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Einstein Showed That Time Is Relative. But … Why Is It?
The mind-bending concept of time dilation results from a seemingly harmless assumption—that the speed of light is the same for all observers.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Our science coverage is supported by our regional publications in Mexico, Japan, and Italy. Expect stories on space exploration, conservation, and quantum computing from around the world. And expect more axolotls.

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Scientists Discover the Key to Axolotls’ Ability to Regenerate Limbs
A new study reveals the key lies not in the production of a regrowth molecule, but in that molecule's controlled destruction. The discovery could inspire future regenerative medicine.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Neuralink grabs the headlines, but in the race to create highly functional, long-lasting brain-computer interfaces there are many runners. We'll bring you the latest on those striding ahead.

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There's Neuralink—and There's the Mind-Reading Company That Might Surpass It
Unlike Elon Musk's brain-computer interface, Synchron's doesn't require open-skull surgery, and it has an OpenAI chatbot baked in.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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One of the big health stories of recent years has been GLP-1 drugs, and there’s so much research underway in the weight-loss space. We’ll be watching the sector closely, looking at the development of new drugs and how they’re being accessed and changing people’s lives.

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An Experimental Obesity Pill Mimics Gastric Bypass Surgery
A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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The story of the future of humanity will be the story of health. Whether it’s the quest for gene therapies, pandemic preparedness, or the latest longevity research, the Science team has you covered.

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An IVF Alternative Could Make Having Babies Less Onerous
Startup Gameto has developed a technique for maturing eggs outside the body that’s showing promise at helping patients get pregnant with fewer hormone treatments.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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As part of this, we’ll be looking closely at the global nuclear renaissance—what the chances are of conventional and new nuclear technologies meeting the world’s rising energy needs, who stands to benefit, and paths companies are pursuing in their quest for expansion.

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States and Startups Are Suing the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Critics of the NRC say its red tape and lengthy authorization timelines stifle innovation, but handing some of its responsibilities to states could undermine public trust and the industry’s safety rec...
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July 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM