PLUS: A new life for old rockets, a 'genetic' vaccine, and the PS5 review.
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WASTE NOT
The Plan to Turn Scrapped Rockets Into Space Stations
BY DANIEL OBERHAUS
Spent rockets are dangerous space trash, but they could be the future of living and working in orbit.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Why It's a Big Deal If the First Covid Vaccine Is 'Genetic'
BY MEGAN MOLTENI
If approved by the FDA, Pfizer and BioNTech's mRNA vaccine would be the first of its kind, setting a record for speed—but raising questions about distribution.
PRODUCT REVIEW
The Best Reason to Get a PS5 Is Its New Controller
BY JESS GREY
Its DualSense controller ushers in some fresh control concepts, though you'll need a new TV to really take advantage of the PS5's horsepower.
QUITE THE SPREAD
Thinking About a Holiday Gathering? Look at This Troubling Map First
BY MATT SIMON
An alarming visualization shows the odds that at least one Covid-positive person attends a given event. It should give us all pause about family plans.
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RX FOR DISASTER
The Strange and Twisted Tale of Hydroxychloroquine
BY ADAM ROGERS
The much-hyped drug sparked a battle between power and knowledge. Let's not repeat it.
DATA HOG
WhatsApp Using Up Your Phone Storage? Here's How to Fix It
BY MATT BURGESS, WIRED UK
It's time to do something about those photos and videos automatically saving to your camera roll.
REPLAY
Ubisoft Removes a Controversial Voice in Watch Dogs: Legion
BY JULIE MUNCY
Writer Helen Lewis, whose voice was used in in-game podcasts, has faced criticism for past transphobic remarks.
WATCHED
Apps Are Now Putting the Parole Agent in Your Pocket
BY SIDNEY FUSSELL
The pandemic has stirred interest in smartphone software for remotely monitoring parolees and people on probation. But the approach has raised alarms.
OPINION
A Possible Covid Vaccine Means It's Time to Fix Cold Chains
BY TOBY PETERS
The global immunization effort could offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create sustainable and resilient distribution systems.
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