A Biologist Explains Why The Blue Whale Is Still Growing — And How It Reached 200 Tons

A biologist explains the surprising evolutionary math behind how the blue whale became the largest animal that has ever lived — and how, somehow, it’s still growing.

Big ‘Blue Flash’ In Space Was Scarier Than A Supernova, Scientists Say

A dozen luminous blue outbursts were thought to be unusual supernovae. A new outburst, the brightest yet, suggests it’s something even more extreme.

AlphaFold Changed Science. After 5 Years, It’s Still Evolving

WIRED spoke with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli about the recent past—and promising future—of the Nobel Prize-winning research project that changed biology and chemistry forever.

How To Easily Track And See Santa’s Sleigh And The ‘Christmas Star’

See Jupiter shining like the “Christmas Star” and catch a glimpse of the ISS — aka “Santa’s Sleigh” — in the early morning skies this Christmas Day.

Northern Lights Alert: Christmas Eve Could Deliver Aurora To 10 States

A NOAA forecast suggests that Northern Lights may be visible in northern U.S. states on Dec. 24 as turbulent solar wind conditions persist.

5 Signs You May Be Draining Others Emotionally, By A Psychologist

Are your interactions leaving others exhausted? Here’s how you might be draining the people around you and what to do about it.

A Psychologist Shares A Science-Inspired Quiz To Test If You’re A ‘Modern Stoic’

The philosophy of stoicism shares a lot in common with the best teachings of modern psychology. Here’s how to know if you subscribe to its central tenets.

Data Holds the Key in Slowing Age-Related Illnesses

More accurate and individualized health predictions will allow for preventative factors to be implemented well in advance.

3 Resolutions Scientists And Their Institutions Should Make In 2026

2025 was a year of headwinds for scientists and their institutions. Here are 3 resolutions that could help them navigate 2026 and beyond.

4 Incredible ‘Landscapes’ From The Nature’s Best Photography Contest

These striking landscape images showcase how water, climate and ancient rock formations guide the evolution of life on Earth.