Dr. Fauci talks vaccines, SNL, and why we shouldn't declare victory yet

PLUS: Human head transplants, an at-home sauna, and the best sci-fi writer you've never heard of View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions  03.03.21   CUT IT OUT If You Transplant a Human Head, Does Its Consciousness Follow? BY MAX G. LEVY In her new book, Brandy Schillace recalls the unbelievable legacy of a Cold War era neurosurgeon's mission to preserve the soul.   MAD GENIUS Who Is R. A. Lafferty? And Is He the Best Sci-Fi Writer Ever? BY JASON KEHE You've never heard of him, but your favorite writers have, and his mad-drunk prose will knock you sideways.   PRODUCT REVIEW Soak in Your Own Sweat Inside a Heated Sauna Blanket BY BOONE ASHWORTH MiHigh's portable infrared sauna is warm, wet, and weird.   WIRED Q&A Anthony Fauci Pleads: Don't Declare Victory BY STEVEN LEVY The covidologist-in-chief says we can't relax on masks and social distancing yet. Hear that, Texas?   SPONSORED CONTENT Princeton Alum's Startup Innovates How People Retire This tiny NYC startup raised $51 million to help you conquer retirement. Get personalized retirement insights with their short quiz. GET WIRED Get 1 year of WIRED access for less than $1 a month. Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now.   DOT PHYSICS How Far Away From Perseverance Did the Descent Stage Land? BY RHETT ALLAIN The rocket lowered the rover onto the surface of Mars before it shot away from the landing site. So where did it end up?   SOCIAL MEDIA Fake News Gets More Engagement on Facebook—But Only If It's Right-Wing BY GILAD EDELMAN Far-right pages that publish misinformation get the most interactions by far compared to other news sources, new research shows.   HALLELUJAH The Pandemic Nearly Shuttered My Church. Technology Saved It BY ASHLEY MEMORY From engaging audiences to building bridges, tech has helped my small, rural faith community weather the storm. Here's how it might help yours too.   REALLY THOUGH? Should Anyone Actually Care About Ray Tracing? BY ERIC RAVENSCRAFT What was supposed to be all the rage in graphics quickly turned into a meme. But will it actually improve your gaming experience?     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions