» What It Will Take to Make AI Sustainable
13/05/26 19:15 from WIRED » Science
Researcher Sasha Luccioni argues we need better emissions data and a better sense of how people are using AI in the first place.

» Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus
13/05/26 11:30 from WIRED » Science
A University of Nebraska lab has developed a test that can detect the virus before symptoms become severe. Now, it's ready to start testing those returning to the US after a cruise outbreak.

» NASA’s Curiosity Rover Got Its Drill Stuck on a Rock. Here’s How They Freed It
13/05/26 08:30 from WIRED » Science
This is the first time NASA has encountered a situation like this, and it took nearly a week to resolve.

» xAI Adds 19 New Gas Turbines Despite Ongoing Lawsuit
13/05/26 00:00 from WIRED » Science
Emails show that Elon Musk’s company is expanding its use of portable gas-fired power at its Colossus 2 site as a fight over air quality continues.

» All Your Hantavirus Questions, Answered by an Infectious Disease Expert
12/05/26 15:33 from WIRED » Science
Here’s what you need to know, from why the cruise ship outbreak won’t spark the next pandemic to how hantavirus spreads.

» What Happens When You Try to Treat OCD With Psilocybin
12/05/26 10:00 from WIRED » Science
Colloquially, OCD is known as the doubting disorder. In his new book How to Not Know, Simone Stolzoff explores whether treating that uncertainty with magic mushrooms can help people through it.

» Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
11/05/26 18:40 from WIRED » Science
There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?

» A New Hantavirus Vaccine Is in the Works
11/05/26 17:16 from WIRED » Science
Since 2023, Moderna and Korea University have been developing a new mRNA vaccine for hantavirus. The work has been promising so far, but a finished product isn't likely coming any time soon.

» A Chevron Texas Power Plant Seeks School District Tax Break
11/05/26 11:00 from WIRED » Science
The move could save the oil company hundreds of millions, even as Texas lawmakers start looking at reining in incentives for data centers.

» The Pentagon Releases New Trove of Declassified UFO Files
08/05/26 18:18 from WIRED » Science
The Defense Department has released a new trove of declassified documents about government UFO sightings.

» Venom and Hot Peppers Offer a Key to Killing Resistant Bacteria
08/05/26 09:00 from WIRED » Science
Researchers have developed three new antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers to combat tuberculosis and other drug-resistant pathogens.

» Why the Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Isn’t Likely to Become a Global Crisis
07/05/26 19:36 from WIRED » Science
While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.

» Diabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the Way
07/05/26 15:32 from WIRED » Science
Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it's not enough to catch the disease early.

» Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Revealed How Fast
06/05/26 17:35 from WIRED » Science
A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters per month.

» Telehealth Abortion Is Still Possible Without Mifepristone
05/05/26 21:05 from WIRED » Science
Courts may restrict access to the popular abortion medication mifepristone in the United States. Telehealth providers have backup plans in place.

» Do Lightsaber Blades Have Mass?
04/05/26 11:00 from WIRED » Science
On Star Wars Day, we put to rest a question that has bedeviled sci-fi nerds for years.

» RFK Jr.’s New Podcast Is as Weird as You’d Expect
04/05/26 11:00 from WIRED » Science
The first two episodes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new podcast feature him discoursing on food with a reality-TV chef and, for some reason, Mike Tyson. Vaccines are not on the agenda.

» Science Has Found Even More Ways Coffee Is Good for You
04/05/26 09:30 from WIRED » Science
A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has its perks.

» The Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Will Take More Than Just Science
01/05/26 18:55 from WIRED » Science
At WIRED Health, pioneering Alzheimer's researcher John Hardy outlined the stakes—and next steps—of where treatment is headed next.

» This Treatment Could Reverse Osteoarthritis Joint Damage With a Single Injection
01/05/26 09:30 from WIRED » Science
Osteoarthritis has no cure, but researchers have developed new therapies that help aging or damaged joints repair themselves in a matter of weeks.

» ‘Our Bond Is the Only Thing That’s Real:’ A New Lawsuit Alleges Google Gemini Drove a Man to Suicide
04/03/26 16:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Filings detail alleged instructions to cut off family, buy weapons, and carry out a “catastrophic accident.”

» Chat, Code, Claw: What Happens When AI Agents Work in Teams
27/02/26 14:55 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
The chatbot era is giving way to something bigger: AI systems that organize themselves into digital workforces capable of running projects from start to finish.

» Exclusive: Anthropic Drops Flagship Safety Pledge
24/02/26 20:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
In an abrupt shift, the safety-conscious AI company may release future models without ironclad safety guarantees

» Masayoshi Son, Japan’s Most Notorious Investor, Is Betting Everything on American AI
24/02/26 11:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
After boom and bust, the SoftBank founder stakes his fortune—and legacy—on America’s AI future.

» World Leaders Near Declaration on AI, Indian Government Says
20/02/26 09:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
India’s technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at least 70 signatories were expected to commit to the "Delhi Declaration" on AI.

» Talarico and Crockett Test How to Convert Huge TikTok Followings Into Votes
19/02/26 18:34 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
The Texas Democrats have among the largest TikTok followings of any candidates running in 2026

» ‘We May Have a Crisis on Our Hands’: The Unregulated Rise of Emotionally Intelligent AI
19/02/26 16:17 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Millions of people now trust AI with their feelings. Can they trust the companies creating it to prioritize their welfare?

» The People vs. AI
19/02/26 12:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
One icy morning in February, nearly 200 people gathered in a church in downtown Richmond, Va. Most had awakened before dawn and driven in from across the state. There were Republicans and Democrats from rural farms and D.C. exurbs. They ...

» Spain Orders Criminal Investigation Into X, Meta, and TikTok Over Alleged AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
17/02/26 22:33 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
The Spanish government called for prosecutors to investigate the companies for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

» He Did PR for Zuckerberg, Musk, and Google. Now He Says He ‘Only Told Half the Story’
17/02/26 13:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
He did PR for Zuckerberg, Musk, and Google. Now he says he "only told half the story."

» How The Pitt’s AI Drama is Playing Out in Real Hospitals
13/02/26 03:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
AI is a central tension on 'The Pitt.' It is being used—and hotly debated—in hospitals across America.

» Sam Altman’s Orb Was Built for the Bot Era. So Why Isn’t It Everywhere?
10/02/26 14:34 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
After Moltbook’s viral bot surge, Sam Altman’s Orb faces questions about whether it’s ready to prove humanity online.

» Elon Musk Postpones Mars Plans in Favor of Building “Moon City”
09/02/26 19:07 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Musk has missed several of his own predictions for when his company would take humans to Mars.

» AI Could Reshape Clinical Trials—and the Business of Pharma
06/02/26 14:46 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
AI promised to speed up drug discovery, but the real bottleneck is in clinical trials. This startup is using AI to accelerate them.

» How the AI Boom Sparked a Housing Crisis in One Texas City
04/02/26 13:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
"Nobody can find a place to live. Our city fathers didn’t think that AI center through very well."

» ‘This Is a Political Attack’: Musk Responds After French Prosecutors Raid X Offices and Summon Him for Questioning
03/02/26 14:35 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
The U.K. also launched a new probe into Grok and its "potential to produce harmful sexualised image and video content."

» Moltbook Is a Social Network for AI Bots. Here’s How It Works
03/02/26 11:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
The Reddit-like platform has gone viral for showing how AI agents interact, coordinate, and sometimes spiral when left largely to themselves.

» U.S. Withholds Support From Major International AI Safety Report
03/02/26 05:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
As AI’s risks begin to materialize, the home of leading AI developers has walked away from international efforts to understand and mitigate them.

» Why Waymo’s London Launch Matters
30/01/26 15:23 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Waymo's robotaxis have been in a handful of U.S. cities for years now, but it’s worth paying specific attention to what’s going on in London.

» 6 Graphs That Show Where the U.S. Leads China on AI—and Where It Doesn’t
28/01/26 18:50 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
From compute and talent to energy and revenue, six charts show where the U.S. leads China in AI—and why that lead could prove fragile.

» How China Caught Up on AI—and May Now Win the Future
27/01/26 16:11 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
While the U.S. chases breakthroughs, China is betting on scale, speed, and real-world adoption—and that strategy may prove decisive in the global AI race.

» Tech Workers Speak Out Against ICE After Minneapolis Killings
27/01/26 15:10 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Tech employees feared speaking out under Trump's second term. The Minneapolis ICE killings changed that for hundreds of workers, including at Google and Amazon.

» Why Experts Can’t Agree on Whether AI Has a Mind
22/01/26 13:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Researchers across biology, philosophy, and AI are split on what counts as a mind—and whether today’s systems qualify.

» AI Leaders Discuss How to Foster Responsible Innovation at TIME100 Roundtable in Davos
22/01/26 06:30 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Leaders from across the tech sector, academia, and beyond gathered at a TIME100 Roundtable in Davos.

» How Do You Teach an AI to Be Good? Anthropic Just Published Its Answer
21/01/26 16:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Anthropic published Claude's constitution—a document that teaches the AI to behave ethically and even refuse orders from the company itself.

» At Davos, Business Leaders Seek a Human-Centered AI Future
20/01/26 17:47 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
At the World Economic Forum, executives weigh AI’s promise against its social and economic disruptions.

» The Lawsuit That Could Reshape the AI Industry Is Going to Trial
20/01/26 16:08 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Elon Musk and Sam Altman will face off in court this spring, in a case that could have far-reaching outcomes for the future of AI. 

» What the Numbers Show About AI’s Harms
19/01/26 14:00 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Incidents arising from use of the technology, such as deepfake-enabled scams and chatbot-induced delusions have been rising steadily

» Signal’s Founder Built a Chatbot That Can’t Spy on You
15/01/26 22:37 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
Moxie Marlinspike, the cryptographic prodigy who wrote the code that underpins Signal and WhatsApp, has a new project—and it could be one of the most important things happening in AI right now.

» AI Is Moving Beyond Chatbots. Claude Cowork Shows What Comes Next
15/01/26 15:53 from TIME » Time Sections » Tech
An AI powerful enough to analyze DNA, file taxes, and grow tomato plants is being redesigned for everyday work, pointing toward life beyond chatbots.