A selection of general, astronomy and space science stories from Wired magazine.

The Moons of Uranus May Hold the Key to Finding Missing Planets

6 Jun 2026 at 9:30am
New simulations reveal that the moons of Uranus may retain traces of giant planets. Read more...

The US Has a Plan to Combat Screwworm. It Involves a Lot More Flies

5 Jun 2026 at 6:16pm
Releasing sterilized flies can crash a local population of flesh-eating screwworms. But the US currently has limited capacity to produce them. Read more...

How to Spot Greenwashing Claims When You Travel

5 Jun 2026 at 4:00pm
Hotels and other service providers pitch themselves as eco-friendly when they’re not. Here’s how to call their bluff. Read more...

13 Environmentally Conscious Packing Tips for Your Next Vacation

5 Jun 2026 at 4:00pm
Your trip starts impacting the planet before you even leave home. Here are a few pointers for keeping your footprint small. Read more...

So Long, ‘Ferrynoia.’ Green Maritime Technology Is Here

5 Jun 2026 at 4:00pm
From San Francisco to Stockholm, a new generation of electric ferries is entering passenger service, marking a tipping point for green maritime technology. Read more...

How a Citizen Science Organization Aims to Preserve the Places It Brings Tour...

5 Jun 2026 at 4:00pm
The actual eco-friendliness of ecotourism varies considerably. One research station in the Peruvian Amazon is out to prove it can bring visitors to the area without disrupting the environment. Read more...

This Summer Travel Season Could Forever Alter the Future of Sustainable Aviat...

5 Jun 2026 at 4:00pm
As the conflict in Iran disrupts the world’s oil supply, airlines are looking for jet fuel alternatives. The answer: energy from used cooking oil and french fry grease. Read more...

Not to Alarm Anyone, but Flesh-Eating Screwworms Have Entered the US

4 Jun 2026 at 9:30pm
The USDA this week confirmed the first known infection of the carnivorous fly larva, which feast on the flesh of living mammals, after the United States eradicated the nightmare bugs in the 1960s. Read more...

OpenAI and Anthropic Sign Letter to Prevent AI-Developed Biological Weapons

4 Jun 2026 at 1:01am
Leading AI labs, executives, and scientists are sending a letter to lawmakers urging them to improve tracking of synthetic DNA sequences that could be used for bioweapons. Read more...

Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems

3 Jun 2026 at 10:00am
Google, Microsoft, and other hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability. Read more...

Wired Resources

Wired Magazine
Homepage for the popular “Wired” magazine.