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Mad Scientists Revive 100-Million-Year-Old Microbes
Researchers collected sediment thousands of feet deep, filtered out bacteria, and revived the cells. But fear not—the destruction of humanity by ancient microbes is not nigh.
Follow the Money: How Digital Ads Subsidize the Worst of the Web
From Covid conspiracies to election scams, automated advertising software plays a large—and largely unseen—role.
EcoReco L5+ Review: A City-Friendly, Sturdy Electric Scooter
If you want to avoid public transit, this e-scooter is an expensive but safe bet.
'Ghosts of Tsushima' Isn't Samurai Cinema—It's a Popcorn Flick
Sucker Punch's latest open-world videogame is fun enough and pretty enough but isn't interested in examining cultural tropes.
These 4 Covid-19 Vaccines Are Closest to Becoming Reality
There are hundreds of trials currently in the works. Here’s everything you need to know about the ones edging ahead in the global race.
The Age of Mass Surveillance Will Not Last Forever
The power to end it is in your hands.
Epos/Sennheiser Adapt 660 Review: On Par With Sony and Bose
These wireless noise-canceling headphones bring the heat, with sleek design and sound to match.
How to Plan and Cook Family Meals When You're in Lockdown
Have you poured 1800 bowls of cereal in the past five months? You are not alone.
A Cyberattack on Garmin Disrupted More Than Workouts
A ransomware hit and subsequent outage caused problems in the company's aviation services, including flight planning and mapping.
This Is the Best Sweatband I've Ever Worn (2020)
WIRED tested. After decades of running with water running down my face, the Treadbands workout headband let me see clearly.
A Study Finds Sex Differences in the Brain. Does It Matter?
The NIH research connecting anatomy and sex chromosomes could shed light on mental disorders. But the topic is sensitive, and such findings are easy to misuse.
A Helicopter Ride Over Mars? NASA's About to Give It a Shot
“I see it as kind of a Wright brothers moment on another planet,” says the project's chief engineer at JPL.
Some Countries Reopened Schools. What Did They Learn About Kids and Covid?
Studies from around the world suggest that success depends on class size, distancing, the age of the students, and how prevalent the virus is locally.
The Centuries-Long History of Racism in Surveillance Tech
This week's Get WIRED podcast traces how innovators' biases helped design slave ships, the panopticon, and facial recognition.
Facebook’s ‘Red Team’ Hacks Its Own AI Programs
Attackers increasingly try to confuse and bypass machine-learning systems. So the companies that deploy them are getting creative.
OnePlus Nord Review: An Affordable Phone with 6 Good Cameras
OnePlus' new phone, the Nord, isn't available in the US at the moment, but its value is hard to beat. You get a 90-Hz screen, a big battery, great performance, and 5G for 399 euros.
The Sly Psychology Behind Magicians' Card Tricks
Is this your card? A recent study found that participants will select the suit or number they were primed to choose.
The Best Tarot Card Apps: Learn to Read Tarot at Home
Divination in the digital age has never been easier.
Looking for Gravitons? Check for the ‘Buzz’
The hypothetical particles are a cornerstone of quantum gravity theories, but they’re famously hard to observe. Yet maybe they create detectable ‘noise.’
California's Air Pollution Cops Are Eyeing Uber and Lyft
A proposal would require 60 percent of ride-hail miles to be in electric vehicles by 2030. And the companies are on board.
9 Tips to Keep Your Cloud Storage Safe and Secure
Make sure that your Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive data is protected—while still being easy for you to access.
A.I. Helped Uncover Chinese Boats Hiding in North Korean Waters
A combination of technologies helped scientists discover a potentially illegal fishing operation involving more than 900 vessels.
Russia Tested a Space Weapon Last Week
Twitter hack details, a botnet vigilante, and more of the week's top security news.
In India, Modern Construction Threatens Prehistoric Sites
The plots of land are key to the story of early human migration. But they're rapidly disappearing as infrastructure and agriculture encroach.
15 Best Tech Deals This Weekend: Games, Amazon Devices, and More
Smarten up your home and upgrade your audio with these discounts.
The Hobbies and Products Getting Us Through Quarantine
Here’s what WIRED staff has fallen for thanks to all of the extra time on our hands.
'The Rental' Is a Perfect Movie for Sleepy Summer Nights
Dave Franco’s directorial debut is a lean thriller about a home share from hell.
'Dark' Is a Carefully Crafted Time Travel Puzzle
Netflix's German science fiction series stuck the landing in its third and final season.
Big Tech’s Antitrust Hearing? They’re (Almost) All Guilty
Apple aside, anticompetitive practices by Amazon, Facebook, and Google have corroded democracy and sabotaged the nation’s pandemic response.
20 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Built Apple's G4 Cube. It Bombed
Plus: An interview from the archives, the most-read story in WIRED history, and bottled-up screams.
What Would Happen If TikTok Was Banned?
This week, we discuss whether the Chinese-owned app is as much of a security risk as some claim, and where everyone would go if the platform went dark.
Rehab Centers Struggle as Covid-19 Drives Up Costs
Drug and alcohol use has risen, but the pandemic could force some treatment centers out of business.
Russia's GRU Hackers Hit US Government and Energy Targets
A previously unreported Fancy Bear campaign persisted for well over a year—and indicates that the notorious group has broadened its focus.
A Crispr Cow Is Born. It's Definitely a Boy
UC Davis scientists spent years editing a sex-determining gene into bovine embryos using Crispr. In April, Cosmo arrived—and his DNA reveals how far the field has to go.
Is It Too Soon for Covid-19 TV Shows?
This week, the executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy revealed that the show would tackle the pandemic “for sure.” Are we even ready for that?
20 Xbox Series X Games Revealed (Trailers): Every Game Shown
The fourth Xbox is coming this year, and these are its first batch of trailers, including new Halo and Fable games.
During Lockdowns, the Earth (Sort of) Stood Still
Seismometers pick up human activity, like driving. When Covid arrived, scientists watched that global seismic noise plummet by 50 percent.
A Billion More Tons of Plastic Could Blanket Earth by 2040
Even with immediate action, 710 million metric tons of plastic will enter the environment in the next two decades, scientists show. Welcome to Plastic Planet.
Taylor Swift's 'Folklore': The Risk and Rewards of a Pandemic Album
Musicians can make and release music pretty quickly in quarantine. Will it be what fans want to hear?
A Hidden Risk for Domestic Violence Victims: Family Phone Plans
Abusers can use shared accounts to stalk and harass victims, and plans aren’t always easy to escape.
Gorilla Glass Victus Will Be a Lot Harder to Scratch
The new smartphone glass is the first significant improvement in scratch prevention from Corning's team in seven years.
Leica M10-R Digital Rangefinder Review: Dreamy but Decadent
The latest entry in the company’s legendary M-series is a luxurious camera for a different world.
A Wisconsin City Experiments With a Faster, DIY Covid-19 Test
In a former boxing gym in Racine, firefighters are trying out a spit test that’s simpler and cheaper than PCR. Could it change how we screen for the virus?
How Taiwan’s Unlikely Digital Minister Hacked the Pandemic
Audrey Tang says tech can build trust, tame misinformation, and strengthen democracy. Her plan might even work in the US.
Neuroscience Could Be the Key to Getting People to Wear Masks
In a study, people responded to messages that resonated with them personally—up to a certain extent. The results could help shape responses to future pandemics.
Tesla Will Build ‘GigaTexas’ to Crank Out Cybertrucks
On the heels of another profitable quarter, despite a coronavirus-induced shutdown of its California plant, the electric-auto maker announced its fourth factory.
Apple’s Hackable iPhones Are Finally Here
Last year, Apple announced a special device just for hackers. The phone—for approved researchers only—will soon go into circulation.
Twitter Cracks Down on QAnon. Your Move, Facebook
Twitter's new policy won't make the conspiracy group disappear. But experts say it could dramatically reduce its ability to spread.
My Glitchy, Glorious Day at a Conference for Virtual Beings
Spectators spent much of the time debating who was real and who was fake.
How to See Comet Neowise Before It’s Gone
The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Thursday before it fades into black. Here's how you can catch a glimpse.
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