Wednesday, December 21, 2022

11 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them

How accurate are over-the-counter swabs? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-rapid-at-home-covid-19-test-kits/

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

The Quest to Defuse Guyana’s Carbon Bomb

A former BP lawyer is going up against Exxon—and her own country—in a bid to stop offshore oil drilling before disaster strikes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-quest-to-defuse-carbon-bomb-guyana/

Monday, December 19, 2022

The Mystery of Nevada’s Ancient Reptilian Boneyard

Whale-sized shonisaurs dominated the ocean 230 million years ago. A fossil cluster offers a fascinating glimpse at how they lived—based on where they died.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-mystery-of-nevadas-ancient-reptilian-boneyard/

How to Get Your 4 Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests (2022)

The US is offering four more at-home tests to every household. Here's how to get yours.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-free-covid-19-tests/

Saturday, December 17, 2022

The ‘30x30’ Conservation Goal Divides and Inspires at COP15

The target is dominating the summit, but the issue of finding a balance between Indigenous peoples’ rights and protecting 30 percent of Earth remains.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-30x30-conservation-goal-divides-and-inspires-at-cop15/

Our Favorite Hair Dryers and Diffusers (2022): Blow-Dryers, Brushers, and Diffusers

We tried blow-dryers, brushes, and a machine that sucks up your locks like a vacuum. These are our top tools to dry your do.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hair-dryers/

Friday, December 16, 2022

Here’s How Robert Jordan Built The Wheel of Time

Historian Michael Livingston explores the real-world myths and legends the author used to construct his epic fantasy series.

source https://www.wired.com/2022/12/geeks-guide-robert-jordan/