In theory, the particles could reveal whether a reactor is building up plutonium for weapons. US energy experts are starting to take the idea seriously.

Upgraded graphics and animations are a breath of fresh air, but old story tropes hold this remake back.

Despite still growing over the last 50 years, we already figured out how to reduce our impact on Earth. So let's do that.

Sure, you can settle for the default presets, but even small changes can mean better performance – or a much better gaming experience.

A study finds that 58 percent of faculty at four prominent universities have received grants, fellowships, or other financial support from 14 tech firms.

They're not about to replace real-life therapy dogs, but research shows that motorized mutts can benefit people struggling with loneliness or dementia.

First you'll ask yourself feverish, dead-end questions about the nature of sympathy—and then it gets much worse.

Plus: A Grindr bug, a Joker explosion, and more of the week's top security news.

The species is among 28 animals being assessed for potential upgrade of their threat status as their numbers plummet following sweeping bushfires.

Recently jumped on the skating craze? If you're confused about what gear to get, our recommendations on skaters, helmets, and more can help.

The company's Q3 report exceeded analysts' expectations, but its stock still fell about 3 percent in Friday morning trading.

You don't have to wait until Amazon's big Prime Day—there are some killer discounts out there right now.

Covid-19’s path through the president’s world is an epidemiological mystery. We know why it spread, but not if it spread via a single infectious event.

No one knows what the president’s case of Covid will mean for the end of the campaign, but here’s what to keep your eye on.

The finals mean the league’s experiment will soon be over. But the bubble was a triumph for what it let in—the real-world concerns of its players.

Yes, two Boeing E-6B Mercury were flying last night. No, that's not because of the president's positive test.

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

Communication from the White House about Donald Trump’s infection will be opaque at best. Into that vacuum, misinformation will flow.

The president, who tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, has been at campaign rallies and fundraisers, potentially exposing hundreds of people.

Isaac Asimov's novel, currently being adapted into an Apple TV+ series, builds its story around the futuristic science of psychohistory.

Google’s search algorithm has presented my phone number and email address as belonging to the billionaires for over a year.

The "worst thing I've ever seen" tweets were the perfect kind of celebrity self-deprecation.

Breathe into it and the Lumen will tell you how well you're burning fat, and how to eat healthier.

Urban beekeeping has given some scientists pause. They wonder if these efforts are really helping to save the bees—especially native species.

Plus: Mark Zuckerberg’s own words, the personification of the internet, and Burger King’s whopper of an ask.

There’s a small but real possibility that we won’t know which party controls the Senate until 2021, thanks to a special election and a unique state requirement.

This week, we talk about everything Google announced this week, plus Amazon's crazy flying surveillance drone.

Algorithms can help diagnose a growing range of health problems, but humans need to be trained to listen.

Some people get no symptoms or mild ones, and there are treatments for the severest cases. But the disease is risky for people who are older and overweight.

The latest film from Netflix is about fighting back against gentrification and the bourgeoisie—just like 'Dracula' before it.

The pandemic has driven people to shelter in place for months. A wave of housing startups argues you shouldn't have to do it alone.

DNA testing companies are rolling out algorithm updates, spotlighting the fickleness of ethnicity results, and perhaps reinforcing some troubling beliefs.

Hackers spent $4 million of victims’ money to buy ads for diet pills, fake designer handbags, and more.

While it draws easy comparisons to Breath of the Wild, the new free-to-play fantasy RPG stands on its own.

Hate speech is rampant in subreddits—but automated bots and browser plug-ins are (sort of) fighting back.

400 meters. A 37-degree incline. Turns out humans are capable of superhuman power outputs—if only for a short time.

Californians will soon be voting on Prop 22—an initiative that would remove protections for gig workers and could drive them into financial hardship.

Mikie Sherrill’s new bill would tie federal reimbursement to testing result times—and reward labs for extra quick turnarounds.

This month's focus is on the threats faced by women reporters globally, including the case of the imprisoned Egyptian human rights writer Solafa Magdy.

Fitbit's newest watch can track SpO2 and electrodermal activity, but it can't handle 2020.

The pharma companies are all using different playbooks to test their Covid-19 shots, so the first team to claim victory may not have the best formula.

Checkouts of digital books from a popular service are up 52 percent since March. Publishers say their easy availability hurts sales.

The dispersed modern family depends on easy travel. Now that it’s much harder, the question becomes: How long is too long to not see a parent?

New clues indicate that APT28 may be behind a mysterious intrusion that US officials disclosed last week.

Guests like Anthony Fauci, Lisa Piccirillo, Patrice Peck, and Audrey Tang discussed how to puzzle through seemingly intractable situations.

On day three of WIRED25, Audrey Tang explains how the Asian nation used open data and transparent governance to empower its citizens to code their own way out of a pandemic.

The good news: The presidential debate addressed global warming. The bad news: Trump dodged it, especially when it came to wildfires.

During Day 3 of WIRED25, the public health rock star emphasized the importance of masks, distancing, handwashing … and a positive outlook.

At Toyota, researchers are experimenting with prototypes that swoop from the ceiling to take care of chores with the help of machine learning.

On Day 2 of WIRED25, coder Avi Schiffmann talks about his plans for a site that aggregates candidates' positions—in a way users can understand.