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Researchers compiled data from several telescopes to show that explosive stellar death can generate some of the fastest particles in the universe.

These new smartwatches are finally starting to rival the Apple Watch in utility.

The ‘Mad Max’ director spoke with WIRED about the allegorical grace of his new movie, ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing.’

What was once a hobbyist toy is now a more accessible home-improvement and productivity machine.

The region’s unified approach to energy predates Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but countries suffering from shortages may now have to watch gas flow past.

An attack on Russian mercenaries shows how militaries are increasingly using open source data—with sometimes deadly consequences.

The coming-of-age comedy has divided critics. But it’s undeniably true to the vision of its creator.

Images have identified 21 facilities that are forcibly detaining thousands of Ukrainians, as well as possible mass grave sites.

An Ohio judge ruled that such surveillance to prevent cheating could form a slippery slope to more illegal searches.

Twenty years after publication, the YA novel is the century’s most relevant dystopia—and that’s not even the most interesting thing about it.

Social media accounts featuring kids are more popular than ever. But labor and privacy laws haven't been updated to safeguard the young stars.

This week, we tell you how to claim tax discounts by upgrading your home, switching to an EV, and decarbonizing your life.

These noise-canceling earbuds are as good as AirPods Pro for calls and workouts, but they’re even better for quiet listening.

Tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act could incentivize US business owners—beyond big companies like Amazon and Walmart—to buy zero-emission EVs.

Standardized time is broadcast by satellite networks around the world, but their signals are vulnerable to interference—so the UK is building a more resilient system.

The US-led Artemis Accords attempt to update regulations for space exploration—but they raise questions about equity and resource use.

WeWork’s controversial cofounder Adam Neumann is not the only entrepreneur to see opportunity in the generation of Americans unable to buy homes.

A high price is just about the only barrier to folding fun.

The novelist makes the Earthly rituals of sex, marriage, childbirth—and all of human life—appear delightfully outlandish.

Revisiting a go-to game like Mass Effect on the Steam Deck opens up a world of possibilities.

The slim, attractive updates to the Inspire, Versa, and Sense trackers do not run Google’s latest wearable operating system. Honestly, that’s fine.

Science agencies around the world halted partnerships with Russia after it invaded Ukraine. But such actions are shortsighted and do more harm than good.

Seen most recently in sci-fi shows like Westworld and Severance, the sinister substance also exists in the real world—where it may control us all.

Two Spanish towns have built a network of towers that douse surrounding trees with recycled water—stopping fire in its tracks.

Without robust federal protections, the country's widespread mass surveillance systems could be used against citizens like never before.

Don't hate the technology, hate the implementation.

For every person paralyzed, hundreds or thousands could be infected. It’s a setback for the long-overdue plan to eradicate the virus from the world.

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s claims about the company’s lax security are all bad. But one clearly captures the extent of systemic issues.

Damning accusations from Twitter’s former chief of security could have widespread consequences for Musk’s takeover.

From earth-friendly barbecue to clever weeknight dinners, this season’s crop is especially bountiful.

The population tally, with its normative ideas of identity and household, counted queerness nearly a century ago—but it needs to go much further.

In much of the US, donors aren’t obliged to disclose potentially inheritable health conditions. A proposed law could change that.

As students return to school, many will find restricted campus access to abortion services and information—and perhaps reproductive care in general.

Most people don't stick with the just one in-game clan for very long. These players have stuck with the same lineage for half a decade—and counting.

In recent years investors greeted founders with generous checks and warm smiles, but now CEOs seeking cash encounter cold shoulders.

Ask an absurd question, and xkcd’s Randall Munroe will give you a (somewhat) serious answer. An exclusive excerpt from his upcoming What If? 2.

It's comforting to believe that another advanced civilization would develop if humanity met its end. Not so fast.

Never let it be said that a Game of Thrones property isn’t going to deliver big, brutal events.

As a graduation prank, four high school students hijacked 500 screens across six school buildings to troll their classmates and teachers.

White spruce trees are expanding into the Arctic tundra with stunning speed, with potentially serious consequences both for the region and the world.

Netflix’s series treats Neil Gaiman’s comic like gospel. It needed to treat it like inspiration.

The solutions to Einstein’s equations that describe a spinning black hole won’t blow up, even when poked or prodded.

If you normally get facials or other treatments, a small 4-in-1 TheraFace Pro is a useful addition to your vanity.

Working from home alone can get lonely and distracting. Social accountability (and better productivity) are just a few clicks away.

Police in India's capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates.

The social media platform just made it easier to find out who your children are interacting with online.

Well-meaning messages meant to keep teens safe can backfire. The key is to focus on judgment and agency, not rigid rules for screen time.

This smart grill lets you smoke brisket in your underwear, but you'll pay a premium.