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LIVE COVERAGEUpdated 2 hours agoLive updates: Trump signs executive order on vaccines with RFK Jr. The order aims to reduce the number of universally recommended vaccines. Trump signs order to change child vaccine recommendations02:20 Save Add NBC News to Google Updated August 10, 2026, 7:22 PM EDT By NBC News What to know todayVACCINE NEWS:…
AI Isn’t Smarter Than a Baby—YetAI Isn’t Smarter Than a Baby—Yet Released on 08/04/2026TranscriptAI isn’t smarter than a baby yet.Okay, so babies might not be able to write codeor solve advanced math problems,but they learn to make sense of their worldwith amazing efficiency,identifying new objectsafter seeing them just a handful of timesthrough observation as well…
NASA’s New 3D Model Shows the Earth Is a Lumpy MessNASA’s New 3D Model Shows the Earth Is a Lumpy MessReleased on 08/04/2026Transcript[Narrator] NASA’s new 3D model shows the earth isa lumpy mess.NASA has released a new geoid model demonstrating the shapeof earth’s gravitational field,showing the irregular bulges causedby variations in the distribution of mass…
Physicist Brian Greene Answers Quantum Physics QuestionsTheoretical physicist Professor Brian Greene joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning quantum physics questions. Is String Theory dead? Is our universe the only universe? What happens after the universe dies? Answers to these questions and many more await on Quantum Physics Support.Released on 08/04/2026TranscriptFrom Doktor J: Boy, are…
I Got a Free Lunch From a Private Chef—He Filmed the Entire Thing to Train RobotsA private chef preparing a free three-course meal in your home sounds like a pretty good deal. The catch: every chop, stir, and pan flip is filmed to help train robots.Released on 08/05/2026TranscriptI got a free lunch from a private…
The Truth About AI in HollywoodPuck’s Matthew Belloni says AI has quietly become part of everyday filmmaking. The battle now isn’t whether Hollywood will use the technology—it’s who controls what’ll come next. Subscribe to or follow “Uncanny Valley” wherever you get your podcasts.Released on 08/06/2026Up NextThe Physics of Time, Simply Explained by Brian GreenePhysicist Brian…
Jeremy WhiteGearAug 10, 2026 10:47 AMOrange Crush: TAG Heuer Drops a Bright Revamp of the Original Metal F1 WatchThe solar-powered limited edition may be here to mark the final Dutch Grand Prix taking place in Zandvoort, but it’s the juicy iconic colorway WIRED’s been waiting for.Courtesy of TAG HeuerEver since WIRED reported last year on…
Mattha BusbyCultureAug 10, 2026 8:00 AMThe Outlaw Chemist Teaching People How to Make Drugs From ScratchWilly Myco has made over 120 videos showing people his exact process for making everything from LSD to DMT vapes. Not everyone’s a fan of his methods.Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty Images“This is probably the most important video I have ever…
Reece RogersGearAug 10, 2026 7:30 AMThe AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an ImpactPlatforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content.Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff; Getty ImagesI was recently digging through my Instagram settings,…
Simon HillGearAug 10, 2026 8:00 AMThe Best Portable Solar PanelsClean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.Courtesy of JackeryA permanent solar panel installation can be expensive and tricky to navigate, and for some homes and renters it’s not a viable option. But…