Meet the woman who rocked particle physics—three times

PLUS: The super computer that broke a world record, the downfall of James Gunn, and the lawsuits threatening Juul [View this email in your browser]( [logo]( [[WIRED Magazine]7.23.18]( Sau Lan Wu has published more than 1,000 papers in high-energy physics and made three major discoveries. She is one of the most accomplished physicists of our time. Yet Wu has been repeatedly passed over for the Nobel Prize—as has every other female physicist for the past 55 years. Indeed, as a woman in the field, Wu has not had it easy, as she explained to [Joshua Roebke]( in a [recent discussion]( about her long career and the many challenges that women in physics face. But she has hope for the next generation. "When I was considering having children, it was around the time when I was up for tenure and a grant," Wu said. "I feared I would lose both if I got pregnant." Also: The supercomputer that [broke a world record]( by simulating a bomb, the inevitable [downfall of James Gunn]( and the [users suing Juul]( for their nicotine addiction. Physics This Bomb-Simulating US Supercomputer Broke a World Record By Sarah Scoles A trillion-particle simulation? No sweat for the Trinity supercomputer at Los Alamos National Lab. comic-con Marvel's Reckoning Just Happened—at the Worst Time Possible By Brian Raftery Firing director James Gunn was the inescapable outcome of a lose-lose situation. Vaping Users Sue Juul for Addicting Them to Nicotine By Nitasha Tiku Juul Labs, the nation's most popular e-cigarette, is also under scrutiny from parents, health advocates, and regulators. Careers Meet the Woman Who Rocked Particle Physics—Three Times By Joshua Roebke Sau Lan Wu spent decades working to establish the Standard Model of particle physics. Now she’s searching for what lies beyond it. [WIRED Magazine Subscription] Get Wired Unlimited access to an ad-free WIRED.com + a free YubiKey. Subscribe now Data Warfare The Secret Internet War Over Bots By Klint Finley Companies deploy scraper bots to snoop on rivals' websites. The targets try to sniff out and block the bots, setting off an escalating arms race. apps Secure Your Accounts With Better Two-Factor Authentication By Brian Barrett Two-factor authentication is a must, but don't settle for the SMS version. Use a more secure authenticator app instead. Short Cuts Meet the Mind Behind Giphy's Best GIFs By Lauren Murrow As a founder of Giphy Studios, the first creative agency devoted to making original GIFs, Samantha Scharff knows how to slow your scroll. Round Up Need Trail Running Shoes? Here Are Our Top Choices By Adrienne So These light, nimble, and rugged trail runners will become your favorite all-purpose outdoor shoes. Podcasts The Ada Lace Books Will Get Girls Interested in STEM By Geek's Guide to the Galaxy Emily Calandrelli's children's books weave in science throughout. WIRED25 Join Us for Our 25th Birthday Festival We’re celebrating 25 years of WIRED with a festival full of immersive events and all-star speakers. Take advantage of our special friends-and-family discount, available for two more days. [WIRED Magazine]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( 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]( Copyright © Condé Nast 2018. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.