On December 4, WIRED sat down with some of the biggest names in tech, culture, business, and science for a day full of in-depth interviews.

The author of Super Agers believes AI could bring big changes to the world of medicine.

Zanskar uses AI to identify hidden geothermal systems—and claims it has found one that could fuel a power plant, the first such discovery by industry in decades.

The highlight of the year, the Geminids are the most active and colorful meteor shower, offering the chance to see hundreds of shooting stars every hour when they peak in mid-December.

Louisiana’s hunting and wildlife authority is one of more than 1,000 state and local agencies that have partnered with US immigration authorities this year alone.

The best opportunity to view this spectacle will be shortly after sunset on December 4.

ARMR Sciences of New York is trialing a vaccine in the Netherlands to protect against fentanyl-related overdose and death.

The uniquely vulnerable West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds enough water to raise global sea levels by 5 meters. But when that will happen—and how fast—is anything but settled.

With just a friend, a phone, and a few Lego bricks, you can accurately measure the size of our planet.

The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.

After a high-profile malfunction left two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, NASA is requiring rigorous testing before humans get back on board.

Recent findings reveal that even simple pricing algorithms can make things more expensive.

My dog contributes to climate change. I love him anyway.

The Austin-based startup will test its high-bandwidth device to help restore speech in people with extremely limited movement.

Everyone’s suddenly obsessed with the pelvic floor—physical therapists, MAHA influencers, me. Could this deeply misunderstood body part really be the seat of so much modern dysfunction?

After weeks of silence, NASA has officially dismissed speculation that 3I/ATLAS has anything to do with aliens.

Schools in the US are installing vape-detection tech in bathrooms to thwart student nicotine and cannabis use. A new investigation reveals the impact of using spying to solve a problem.

A Trump administration pilot program aims for three nuclear startups to reach a key milestone by July 4, 2026. Valar Atomics says it’s the first to do so—but it had some help.

The only craft docked at Tiangong space station has been damaged and “does not meet the release conditions for a safe manned return.”

The same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine also shapes embryos. It’s another example of how genes exploit mechanical forces for growth and development.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito that can carry dengue, yellow fever, and Zika was thought to be too reliant on a hot and wet climate to survive in the Mountain West. But now, a population is thriving in Western Colorado.

A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.

GLP-1s are being studied for a wide range of conditions. Now, scientists will test whether their anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate symptoms of long Covid.

By shifting water to a higher elevation, the giant Three Gorges Dam caused the Earth to spin more slowly.