Want Your Tombstone to Last Forever? Make It Out of Quartzite

You might think that rock for your gravestone will last a long time, but not all rocks weather the ravages of time the same way. The post Want Your Tombstone to Last Forever? Make It Out of Quartzite appeared first on WIRED.

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What Happens When Algorithms Design a Concert Hall? The Stunning Elbphilharmonie

Herzog and De Meuron's new philharmonic in Hamburg, Germany is an impressive feat of technology. The post What Happens When Algorithms Design a Concert Hall? The Stunning Elbphilharmonie appeared first on WIRED .

Crispr Makes It Clear: The US Needs a Biology Strategy, and Fast

Opinion: Crispr and other gene-editing technologies may affect the future of all life on the planet. The government isn't prepared. The post Crispr Makes It Clear: The US Needs a Biology Strategy, and Fast appeared first on WIRED .

Let’s Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works

You can use Legos, pennies, beans---whatever, really---and a six-sided die to model radioactivity. Why? Because physics is fun. The post Let's Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works appeared first on WIRED .

Exploring the Mysterious Volcanoes of Arizona (Yes, That Arizona)

Surprise! Arizona features some of the most active volcanic fields in the lower 48 states. The post Exploring the Mysterious Volcanoes of Arizona (Yes, That Arizona) appeared first on WIRED .

Why Do Dogs Love Yoga Mats So Much?

You unfurl your yoga mat at home, ready to stretch out into downward dog—but a second later, your pup has already started some stretches of her own. The post Why Do Dogs Love Yoga Mats So Much? appeared first on WIRED .

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