Rob Reddick
@redique.bsky.social
Freelance science editor. Formerly of WIRED, The Conversation, Mosaic.
Email: [email protected] / Signal: redique.97
Email: [email protected] / Signal: redique.97
RIP. My teenage homework wouldn't have been the same without it.
Killing the CIA World Factbook might seem like small potatoes, but it was a touchstone of curated facts in a sea of disinformation.
February 5, 2026 at 11:46 AM
RIP. My teenage homework wouldn't have been the same without it.
This was a really complex investigative piece, with lots of different types of sourcing, and it took a lot of hands from different depts to get it over the line. But it's fantastic—and a great milestone (I think) in looking at the topic of marine carbon removal.
www.wired.com/story/how-th...
www.wired.com/story/how-th...
How the Next Big Thing in Carbon Removal Sank Without a Trace
With support from Microsoft, Stripe, and Shopify, Running Tide billed itself as on the cutting edge of carbon removal. In the end, it resorted to dumping thousands of tons of wood chips in the sea.
www.wired.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
This was a really complex investigative piece, with lots of different types of sourcing, and it took a lot of hands from different depts to get it over the line. But it's fantastic—and a great milestone (I think) in looking at the topic of marine carbon removal.
www.wired.com/story/how-th...
www.wired.com/story/how-th...
This piece from Chris Baraniuk is, to date, the most-read article I've ever edited. I love stories about blood. As does everyone else, it seems.
www.wired.com/story/new-bl...
www.wired.com/story/new-bl...
Scientists Have Discovered a New Set of Blood Groups
The ‘Er’ grouping could help doctors identify and treat some rare cases of blood incompatibility, including between pregnant mothers and fetuses.
www.wired.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
This piece from Chris Baraniuk is, to date, the most-read article I've ever edited. I love stories about blood. As does everyone else, it seems.
www.wired.com/story/new-bl...
www.wired.com/story/new-bl...
So much of the news is negative, while solutions journalism can sometimes feel a little cloying. But not in this case. A good example of humans innovating out of a problem they created for themselves.
www.wired.com/story/these-...
www.wired.com/story/these-...
These Robots Are Recovering Dumped Explosives From the Baltic Sea
In the face of seabeds becoming valuable real estate and corroding bombs polluting the oceans, teams are turning to technology to clean up this dangerous and expensive problem.
www.wired.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
So much of the news is negative, while solutions journalism can sometimes feel a little cloying. But not in this case. A good example of humans innovating out of a problem they created for themselves.
www.wired.com/story/these-...
www.wired.com/story/these-...
Drones being used for good + fantastic imagery + getting to work with Tristan made this piece a real pleasure to publish.
www.wired.com/story/this-h...
www.wired.com/story/this-h...
This Homemade Drone Software Finds People When Search and Rescue Teams Can’t
British Mountain Rescue workers have developed an automated drone system that can scour a landscape far quicker and more thoroughly than human eyes.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Drones being used for good + fantastic imagery + getting to work with Tristan made this piece a real pleasure to publish.
www.wired.com/story/this-h...
www.wired.com/story/this-h...
Is lab-grown meat coming to a store near you? Probably at some point.
If it does, the industry will have navigated many hurdles, including in production. Matt Reynolds and Joe Fassler did an excellent job of looking at troubles Upside Foods faced trying to scale up.
www.wired.com/story/upside...
If it does, the industry will have navigated many hurdles, including in production. Matt Reynolds and Joe Fassler did an excellent job of looking at troubles Upside Foods faced trying to scale up.
www.wired.com/story/upside...
Insiders Reveal Major Problems at Lab-Grown-Meat Startup Upside Foods
Billion-dollar cultivated-meat startup Upside Foods wants you to think the breakthrough chicken fillets it sells are made in a futuristic factory. A WIRED investigation tells a different story.
www.wired.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Is lab-grown meat coming to a store near you? Probably at some point.
If it does, the industry will have navigated many hurdles, including in production. Matt Reynolds and Joe Fassler did an excellent job of looking at troubles Upside Foods faced trying to scale up.
www.wired.com/story/upside...
If it does, the industry will have navigated many hurdles, including in production. Matt Reynolds and Joe Fassler did an excellent job of looking at troubles Upside Foods faced trying to scale up.
www.wired.com/story/upside...
The Titan submersible disaster was tragic—but after delving into the practices of the company, seemed, shockingly, inevitable. If there's only thing you read on this list, read this piece.
www.wired.com/story/titan-...
www.wired.com/story/titan-...
The Titan Submersible Disaster Shocked the World. The Inside Story Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Imagined
A year after OceanGate’s sub imploded, thousands of leaked documents and interviews with ex-employees reveal how the company’s CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and lied in his fatal quest to reach t...
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January 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
The Titan submersible disaster was tragic—but after delving into the practices of the company, seemed, shockingly, inevitable. If there's only thing you read on this list, read this piece.
www.wired.com/story/titan-...
www.wired.com/story/titan-...
It's been difficult to trim this down, but here are some pieces I'm especially proud to have worked on here:
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
It's been difficult to trim this down, but here are some pieces I'm especially proud to have worked on here:
I'm going to be taking a break this January before returning to science journalism next month—if you are looking to fill an editor position, or have freelance writing/editing commissions that you're looking for help with, please drop me a message in the meantime.
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
I'm going to be taking a break this January before returning to science journalism next month—if you are looking to fill an editor position, or have freelance writing/editing commissions that you're looking for help with, please drop me a message in the meantime.
Some personal news: I'm moving on from WIRED. I'm really proud of the work I've done here over the past 3.5 years, and it's been a real privilege to edit some excellent writers both on staff and freelance.
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Some personal news: I'm moving on from WIRED. I'm really proud of the work I've done here over the past 3.5 years, and it's been a real privilege to edit some excellent writers both on staff and freelance.
I'm wary of setting goals/resolutions at this time of year, but one thing I do want to try to do is create and stick to a better evening routine, and try to sleep better as a result.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:26 PM
I'm wary of setting goals/resolutions at this time of year, but one thing I do want to try to do is create and stick to a better evening routine, and try to sleep better as a result.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
"A generation ago, procrastinating required creativity. You had to find distractions. Today, they find you."
A great piece on why we procrastinate, and steps to take to get yourself out of the habit.
theconversation.com/why-procrast...
A great piece on why we procrastinate, and steps to take to get yourself out of the habit.
theconversation.com/why-procrast...
Why procrastination isn’t laziness – it’s rigid thinking that your brain can unlearn
Why we procrastinate has less to do with willpower than with how flexibly our brains handle stress and discomfort - and the good news is, flexibility is trainable.
theconversation.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
"A generation ago, procrastinating required creativity. You had to find distractions. Today, they find you."
A great piece on why we procrastinate, and steps to take to get yourself out of the habit.
theconversation.com/why-procrast...
A great piece on why we procrastinate, and steps to take to get yourself out of the habit.
theconversation.com/why-procrast...
Congrats on a great year Chris. So many great pieces here!
Editors, not only does Chris produce great work, but it's always a pleasure working together.
Here's to many more commissions in 2026!
Editors, not only does Chris produce great work, but it's always a pleasure working together.
Here's to many more commissions in 2026!
🥳🎄 Merry Christmas!!! It’s time for my annual freelancer’s office Christmas party! 🎉☃️
Yes, it’s just me 😂 but I’m having fun! 2025 has been quite a year. I’ve covered lots of stuff. This time, I thought I’d share a selection of things people have said to me that have stuck in my head.
DEEP BREATH…
Yes, it’s just me 😂 but I’m having fun! 2025 has been quite a year. I’ve covered lots of stuff. This time, I thought I’d share a selection of things people have said to me that have stuck in my head.
DEEP BREATH…
December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Congrats on a great year Chris. So many great pieces here!
Editors, not only does Chris produce great work, but it's always a pleasure working together.
Here's to many more commissions in 2026!
Editors, not only does Chris produce great work, but it's always a pleasure working together.
Here's to many more commissions in 2026!
New on @wired.com—@alexandratalty.bsky.social reveals how carbon-removal company Running Tide was able to gather millions from investors, despite little evidence that its technology worked, dumped tens of thousands of tons of materials into the ocean, likely removing no carbon, and then went under.
How the Next Big Thing in Carbon Removal Sunk Without a Trace
With support from Microsoft, Stripe, and Shopify, Running Tide billed itself as on the cutting edge of carbon removal. In the end, it resorted to dumping thousands of tons of wood chips in the sea.
www.wired.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
New on @wired.com—@alexandratalty.bsky.social reveals how carbon-removal company Running Tide was able to gather millions from investors, despite little evidence that its technology worked, dumped tens of thousands of tons of materials into the ocean, likely removing no carbon, and then went under.
For more on how decarbonization is being achieved on the ground, check out The Reengineer!
www.thereengineer.pro
www.thereengineer.pro
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
For more on how decarbonization is being achieved on the ground, check out The Reengineer!
www.thereengineer.pro
www.thereengineer.pro
This was such a fun piece—which we syndicated on @wired.com from Chris's own excellent newsletter, the Reengineer. I wonder where else in the world such moves are being made.
www.wired.com/story/let-th...
www.wired.com/story/let-th...
British Churches Are Putting Their Faith in Heat Pumps
Ancient buildings and old bones aren’t getting in the way of the transition.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
This was such a fun piece—which we syndicated on @wired.com from Chris's own excellent newsletter, the Reengineer. I wonder where else in the world such moves are being made.
www.wired.com/story/let-th...
www.wired.com/story/let-th...
Google may be forced by the Competition and Markets Authority to make major changes in the way that people use its search engine in the UK, @natashabernal.bsky.social reports for @wired.com
www.wired.com/story/uk-wat...
www.wired.com/story/uk-wat...
Google Search Could Change Forever in the UK
New regulation from the UK’s competition authority means Google may be forced to make major changes in the way that people use its search engine.
www.wired.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Google may be forced by the Competition and Markets Authority to make major changes in the way that people use its search engine in the UK, @natashabernal.bsky.social reports for @wired.com
www.wired.com/story/uk-wat...
www.wired.com/story/uk-wat...
An incredible way of upping access and success of IVF, or an unnerving development that ushers in the possibility of ‘embryo farming’. Maybe it's both.
www.wired.com/story/scient...
www.wired.com/story/scient...
Scientists Made Human Eggs from Skin Cells and Used Them to Form Embryos
The embryos weren’t used to try to establish a pregnancy, but the researchers behind the technique say it could one day be used to address infertility.
www.wired.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
An incredible way of upping access and success of IVF, or an unnerving development that ushers in the possibility of ‘embryo farming’. Maybe it's both.
www.wired.com/story/scient...
www.wired.com/story/scient...
Absolutely loved this piece looking at the innards of a high-security data centers housed underground.
www.wired.com/story/inside...
www.wired.com/story/inside...
Inside the Nuclear Bunkers, Mines, and Mountains Being Retrofitted as Data Centers
Companies are going to great lengths to protect the infrastructure that provides the backbone of the world’s digital services—by burying their data deep underground.
www.wired.com
September 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Absolutely loved this piece looking at the innards of a high-security data centers housed underground.
www.wired.com/story/inside...
www.wired.com/story/inside...
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I covered the protests in London against Trump for @wired.com. Protesters aren't convinced by the AI deal from US tech giants: They want to know what the UK is giving them in exchange for up to $45bn in investment and where the power for data centers will come from www.wired.com/story/climat...
Anti-Trump Protesters Take Aim at ‘Naive’ US-UK AI Deal
Thousands marched in London to protest President Donald Trump’s second state visit. Among them were many environmental activists unhappy with Britain’s new AI deal with the US.
www.wired.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I covered the protests in London against Trump for @wired.com. Protesters aren't convinced by the AI deal from US tech giants: They want to know what the UK is giving them in exchange for up to $45bn in investment and where the power for data centers will come from www.wired.com/story/climat...
I hope we see more of this around the world in the future.
NEW: A handful of cities around the world are using lake and river water to cool their buildings. It's a fascinating alternative to traditional AC.
But some (relatively shallow) bodies of water are warming fast - will they continue to be useful in the future?
www.wired.com/story/people...
But some (relatively shallow) bodies of water are warming fast - will they continue to be useful in the future?
www.wired.com/story/people...
‘People Are So Proud of This’: How River and Lake Water Is Cooling Buildings
Networks of pipes and heat exchangers can transfer excess heat from buildings into nearby bodies of water—but as the world warms, the cooling potential of some water courses is now diminishing.
www.wired.com
September 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I hope we see more of this around the world in the future.
This is your chance to learn from the best!
September 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is your chance to learn from the best!
My two takeaways from this piece:
1) ugh, this is bad, is there nothing that this administration will leave unsullied etc.; and
2) keeping ants (legally) seems pretty cool, I should look into it.
www.wired.com/story/usda-a...
1) ugh, this is bad, is there nothing that this administration will leave unsullied etc.; and
2) keeping ants (legally) seems pretty cool, I should look into it.
www.wired.com/story/usda-a...
Government Staffing Cuts Have Fueled an Ant-Smuggling Boom
“It’s getting out of hand,” one seller says. “They realize the US market is a gold mine.”
www.wired.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
My two takeaways from this piece:
1) ugh, this is bad, is there nothing that this administration will leave unsullied etc.; and
2) keeping ants (legally) seems pretty cool, I should look into it.
www.wired.com/story/usda-a...
1) ugh, this is bad, is there nothing that this administration will leave unsullied etc.; and
2) keeping ants (legally) seems pretty cool, I should look into it.
www.wired.com/story/usda-a...
Reposted by Rob Reddick
Dream job alert! @wired.com is hiring a features editor to join our team. You’ll work with @harmancipants.bsky.social and her gang of genius storytellers on ambitious reporting, investigations, packages, and more…
Features Editor
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
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August 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Dream job alert! @wired.com is hiring a features editor to join our team. You’ll work with @harmancipants.bsky.social and her gang of genius storytellers on ambitious reporting, investigations, packages, and more…
Assumed there'd be no legs in this idea over this timeframe... but experts who spoke to @wired.com explain how getting a nuclear reactor on the moon in five years is plausible—and why the US wants to pursue such an ambitious goal on this schedule.
www.wired.com/story/why-th...
www.wired.com/story/why-th...
Why the US Is Racing to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
NASA has set a 2030 deadline to build a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon. It’s an ambitious but potentially achievable goal that could transform space exploration, experts tell WIRED.
www.wired.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Assumed there'd be no legs in this idea over this timeframe... but experts who spoke to @wired.com explain how getting a nuclear reactor on the moon in five years is plausible—and why the US wants to pursue such an ambitious goal on this schedule.
www.wired.com/story/why-th...
www.wired.com/story/why-th...