A new paper argues that the rise of artificial intelligence in agriculture could be the best—or worst—innovation for our environment.

The video technology, initially associated with porn, is gaining a foothold in the corporate world.

A system that scans animal rehabilitation center data could provide early alerts when a disease is spreading.

This lightweight, affordable GPS tracker knows what’s important and doesn’t waste a penny.

Crows recently demonstrated an understanding of the concept of zero. It’s only the latest evidence of animals’ talents for numerical abstraction.

The spin cycle is this machine’s sweet spot.

All you need is that .edu email address to save cash on everything from laptops to train tickets.

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The worst 5 percent of energy producers account for almost 75 percent of the sector’s emissions.

Want to save cash and cut your trash? Here’s what you need to make 5-gallon batches of name-brand sparkling water at home.

The Open App Markets Act would loosen the tech giants’ grip on the app economy. But a PR campaign against it is already underway.

An invasive insect called the woolly adelgid is eating the Northeast’s forests alive. So some researchers are calling in hungry silver flies.

The iPhone is still just as expensive, but there are discounts on tablets, the Apple Watch, and other accessories.

Make your home a little more capable and comfortable with these discounts.

The federal agency will allow people living with organ transplants, undergoing cancer treatments, and taking some medications to get a third shot.

The company’s latest earnings report showed an upsurge in business, but it also hedges expectations for the fall.

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

New software applications are cleverly mapping audio to transport users to another space.

It's one of the biggest threats that science fiction rarely talks about.

RIP, Fall Plans. The latest in pandemic gallows humor is sad and scary—and it could actually help us.

'Jackass Forever' is back with more dumb stunts. Please: Only try the physics at home.

Plus: The early days of programming, an existential investigation, and bipartisanship before our very eyes.

This week, we dissect the technology Apple is using to protect children from sexual abuse on its messaging and photo-storage platforms.

Set in a fictional video game, the movie believes in virtual harmony—but that’s not reality.

Synopsys, which sells software for designing semiconductors to dozens of companies, is adding artificial intelligence to its arsenal.

Far from a failure, the sampling might actually offer tantalizing clues about the geology—and potential past life—of the Red Planet.

Scientists used something called isotopic mapping to get a first look at how the creatures lived more than 17,000 years ago.

New research found that several of the major gaming platforms are hosting extremist activity, from racist livestreams to open support for neo-Nazis.

Carriers know where you are every time your phone reconnects to the cell network—but with Pretty Good Phone Privacy, they wouldn’t have to.

Five years after its release, Liyla and the Shadows of War is more relevant than ever—and it’s making an impact beyond the screen.

Play old-school titles and video chat with up to three friends in the same browser—for free.

Do you want to pay for coffee without tapping a grimy screen? Here's how to use your iPhone or Android phone to scan QR codes.

Depending on who you ask, smartphones with folding screens—like the two models Samsung just released—are either a gimmick or the next frontier.

Called the Exo-Abs, the robotic device uses artificial intelligence to gauge how much pressure to put on a person’s midsection.

The Google subsidiary solved a fundamental problem in biology but didn’t promptly share its solution. So a University of Washington team tried to re-create it.

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on emotional connection, continental affairs, and the ulterior motives of chatbots.

Beneath the tiny top hats and GIF-able snuggle sessions, I found a dark tale of internet virality.

On Wednesday morning, the company unveiled new folding phones, some Wear OS smartwatches, and even more wireless earbuds.

The company’s claims cloak threats to millions of users’ iCloud, iMessage, and facial verification data.

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The landmark assessment was dire. But it shows that by slashing methane emissions, humanity can make rapid progress in fighting climate change.

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A sweeping AI has become central to how the US handles the opioid crisis. It may only be making the crisis worse.

You may not have the full story about what network you're on—and how well you're protected.

The spin seems simple if you’re just watching it on TV. But it’s a complex move that requires understanding your center of mass.

Cool fact: The ghosts' hunting algorithm, which is the key to the original game and to Ms. Pac-Man, is apparently also present in 99.

Shannon Mattern's new book 'A City Is Not a Computer' digs into the data, dashboards, and language that keep people from building better, safer communities.

The president called for 40 percent of new cars to be electric by 2030. But motorists still fret about running out of juice—even if it rarely happens.

So much education happens outside of school, whether it's virtual or in-person. These tools will turn your kids into curious scientists exploring their world.