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Coronavirus and the Future of Telemedicine
A conversation between WIRED editor in chief Nicholas Thompson and Carbon Health cofounder Caesar Djavaherian.
Space Photos of the Week: 50 Years After Apollo 13
The ill-fated mission is a testament to NASA's ability to overcome an unfortunate series of events, even while in space.
How to Measure Pressure With a Phone and a Baggie
Missing physics lab? Here are three experiments you can do at home, with a free app and some everyday stuff.
Russian Hackers Went After San Francisco International Airport
Plus: Windows zero days, Covid-19 spam, and more of the week's top security news.
Richard Stanley's *Color Out of Space* Is a Triumphant Return
The new Lovecraftian horror movie, starring Nicolas Cage, is the first from the director since he was fired from *The Island of Dr. Moreau* in 1996.
Eat Your Books Review: Search a Recipe Database to Find Out What's for Dinner
Searching this cookbook mega-index is the best way to find out what's for dinner.
The Air Force's Venerable F-15 Gets a Makeover
An upgrade to the fighter jet, to be first deployed with Qatar's Air Force, is designed to complement the newer F-35 in combat missions.
Freshwater Mussels Are Dying—Which Is the Likeliest Culprit?
The list of suspects is long: bacteria, viruses, pollution, invasive species. No matter the cause, the Unionid Mussel Strike Force aims to find out.
The Rise and Limits of Hashtag TV
Shows like '#blackAF' and '#FreeRayShawn' want to send a message with their titles—one that transcends the internet lexicon in surprisingly relevant ways.
15 Best Weekend Deals: Phones, Games, TVs, Headphones, and More
We may be stuck at home, but sales are still out there and we've rounded them up for you.
Instacart Workers Are Still Waiting for Those Safety Supplies
Instacart promised it would provide masks and sanitizer kits weeks ago. Now the company claims the delay is by design.
Wait, What’s the Deal With Sunscreen? Does It Work or Not?
Scientists understand the chemistry perfectly well, but whether or not it actually prevents cancer? The answer's not so simple.
PlayStation 5 Might Be Hard to Find at Launch
Sony is reportedly limiting the initial production run—and maybe not for the reasons you'd think.
The Magical Thinking of the White House’s New Covid-19 Plan
The White House has “phases” for ending coronavirus restrictions, but offers states no help in achieving them.
Here’s How Covid-19 Immunity Compares to Other Diseases
To stop the pandemic, it is critical to know how our immune system's antibodies fight the coronavirus. This is what science can tell us so far.
Productivity Is Not Working
My generation learned that relentless self-optimization was a way to cope—but in this crisis, everything looks different.
Shuttered: David Brandon Geeting’s Cabin-Fever Dream
No creative brief? No problem. These oddball still lifes were produced from nothing but his personal trove of knick knacks.
You Can Now Check If Your ISP Uses Basic Security Measures
“Is BGP Safe Yet” is a new site that names and shames internet service providers that don't tend to their routing.
A Vital Hack Could Turn Medical Devices Into Ventilators
Hundreds of thousands of lower-grade breathing devices are going unused because manufacturers say they can’t perform life-saving functions. But a new patch might change that.
Mirror Review: An Expensive, but Fun, Way to Work Out at Home
This smart, space-efficient gym replacement might make you actually want to work out. Plus, it's shiny.
Here's Who Should Really Be Advising Trump on the Economy
Plus: The legacy of John Horton Conway, advice for keeping leaders honest, and Taiwan’s new baseball fans.
So You’ve Found a Comet With a Weird Orbit …
A recently discovered space rock hurtling through the solar system has some of the characteristics of an interstellar object. Here's how astronomers would know for sure.
'Pathologic' Is the Perfect Videogame to Revisit Right Now
It's nearly 15 years old, but when you play, you feel like you are living in the present moment.
LG V60 ThinQ Review: The Android for Audiophiles
LG's newest Android phone has wonderful battery life and audio performance, but can't match its pricey peers.
Covid-19 Does Not Discriminate by Body Weight
The claim that those with higher BMIs are at special risk of dying from the coronavirus is grossly overstated.
Netflix's 'Too Hot to Handle' Feels Like Quarantine Thirst
A reality show about horny people who have to keep their social distance? Sounds familiar.
Tech Companies Reckon With the Pandemic
Some players in the tech industry are pivoting hard to address the global health crisis. But in many ways, business continues as usual.
Covid-19 Stalls Clinical Trials for Everything but Covid-19
Tests for many experimental drugs are now on hold, but for patients with life-threatening diseases, that means putting hope on hold too.
This Week's Cartoons: Coronavirus, Social Media, and Social Distancing
Step one, acceptance.
Is Apple and Google's Covid-19 Contact Tracing a Privacy Risk?
Apple and Google's Bluetooth-based system isn't perfect. But many of the biggest concerns have solutions.
AI Uncovers a Potential Treatment for Covid-19 Patients
Software suggested an arthritis drug might quell an out-of-control immune response that damages the lungs. Now it's being tested in a clinical trial.
Apps for Fostering Deep Conversations: LongWalks, Party Qs, Fabriq
More than a messaging app, these services encourage friends to have meaningful and lengthy dialogues they’d normally have face-to-face.
An Oral History of the Pandemic Warnings Trump Ignored
The president says “nobody ever expected a thing like this,” but dire predictions have been heaped on leaders for decades.
The Influencer Economy Hurtles Toward Its First Recession
Faced with a pandemic on the one hand and slashed budgets on the other, some industry insiders say it’s time for influencing to evolve.
These Ferrofluid Sculptures Will Melt Your Mind
Using powerful electromagnets, Eric Mesplé makes these substances behave in mesmerizing ways. Here’s how he works his gloopy, creepy magic.
Coronavirus Dreams Are Taking Over the Internet
The Covid-19 pandemic is causing some truly bizarre, and horrifying, night visions. Sharing them helps.
Sorry, Immunity to Covid-19 Won't Be Like a Superpower
It's nice to think that recovery will give you absolute protection, but that's not really how this works.
The Complete History And Future of Robots
Here's the WIRED guide to catch you up on everything you should know about robotics.
Moto G Stylus and Moto G Power Review: Good Budget Phones
Motorola's newest budget Android phones offer three-day battery life at a good price. But considering the competition, that might not be enough.
Africa's Huge Locust Swarms Are Growing at the Worst Time
As coronavirus takes hold and farmers plant crops, the continent faces a new wave of locusts 20 times larger than one earlier this year.
Movie Theater Chains Reckon With an Uncertain Future
Cinemark is trying to plan for a July reopening, and AMC Theatres could be facing bankruptcy as the pandemic keeps audiences away.
In 'Notes From an Apocalypse,' Catastrophe Meets Optimism
Mark O’Connell never imagined his book, *Notes From an Apocalypse*, would come out amid global catastrophe. But his optimism is more relevant than ever.
State Alliances Are Leading the US Fight Against Covid-19
The Western States Pact and a council of northeastern states have formed public health coalitions while the federal government does … whatever it’s doing.
How a Pudgy Porpoise May Save Other Animals From Extinction
The vaquita, an icon of the Gulf of California, is swiftly dying out. But its strange DNA could hold valuable lessons for other threatened species.
Everyone Is Watching 'Code 8' on Netflix—and That's a Big Deal
The sci-fi movie, which has catapulted up the ranks on the streaming service's Top 10, proves there's an appetite for indie genre flicks.
Hospitals Quickly Reshape to Treat Covid-19 Patients
Health care facilities are hastily constructing new entrances and testing facilities, installing glass doors, and crafting face shields to protect workers.
What Does Covid-19 Do to Your Brain?
Scientists are racing to figure out why some patients also develop neurological ailments like confusion, stroke, seizure, or loss of smell.
Inside NEPTUN, a Daring Cold War Disinformation Operation
Rumored Nazi treasure, a dark Bohemian lake, an unsuspecting TV crew—and a brilliant spy to put it all together.
Venture-Backed Startups Debate the Ethics of Taking US Loans
Some investors are urging their portfolio companies to leave government assistance for restaurants and hairdressers.
Fast Nanoscale ‘Movies’ Shed Light on a Solar Cell Mystery
Physicists found the locations of major defects in perovskite cells—a critical breakthrough on the path to cheap, flexible solar technology.
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