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Inside the Early Days of China’s Coronavirus Coverup
The dawn of a pandemic—as seen through the news and social media posts that vanished from China’s internet.
The Info War Over Chloroquine Has Slowed Covid-19 Science
There’s been a lot of heat but not much light on whether the antimalarial drug helps coronavirus patients. That’s because we still need a big clinical trial.
How Well Can Algorithms Recognize Your Masked Face?
Makers of facial-recognition technology scramble to adapt to a world where people routinely cover their faces to avoid spreading disease.
The ADL Calls Out Steam for Giving Extremists a Pass
The nonprofit has identified hundreds of profiles that espouse hate, with little attempt from the gaming platform to stop them.
'Microplastic Hot Spots' Are Tainting Deep-Sea Ecosystems
Scientists found 2 million microplastic particles in a square meter of sediment, as currents drag debris into seafloor versions of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Early Remdesivir Data for Covid-19 Is Finally Here
Preliminary findings from a major clinical trial of the antiviral drug indicate it speeds recovery time for some patients. But much more testing lies ahead.
The Dire Diplomacy of the Global 'Race for a Vaccine'
Stopping this pandemic will depend on scientists' ability to form partnerships across borders. President Trump has only made us weaker at this game.
AMC Theatres Splits With Universal After 'Trolls World Tour' VOD Release
Meanwhile, Netflix is making a short about social distancing.
An Online Exhibition Celebrates Photography's Rising Stars
The Circulation(s) Festival, which showcases the field's most promising up-and-comers, is staging an exhibition entirely on social media.
Jaguar Envisions Car Design for a Post-Pandemic World
Julian Thomson, the automaker's director of design, shares his predictions for what drivers can look forward to.
The Weird Partisan Math of Vote-by-Mail
Research says that expanding mail-in voting doesn’t help Democrats. So why are Republicans so afraid of it?
Naked and Unafraid to Exercise in Virtual Reality
Get over yourself and try VR workouts already. It’s private, liberating, and doesn’t require gym shorts.
Tesla Posts Another Profit as Musk Slams Virus Restrictions
The CEO has criticized shelter-in-place orders, which have forced the closure of the company's California assembly plant.
Ad Dollars Keep Flowing Into Google and Facebook—for Now
The two online ad giants say business fell sharply amid the Covid-19 lockdowns in March but has stabilized in April.
Party Royale, Travis Scott, and Fortnite's 'Third Place'
As the online game is proving with Travis Scott and Party Royale, digital places are every bit as legitimate as their analog counterparts.
Imgflip's AI Meme Generator Gives Us the Absurdist Art We All Need
Social media’s new favorite distraction feels as disjointed and surrealist as the current moment. Fire it up.
A New Chatbot Tries a Little Artificial Empathy
A bot created by Facebook aims to make conversation with people more natural, though it also could enable better fakes.
6 Best Board Games You Can Play With Friends Over Zoom (Video Chat)
Don't let the Covid-19 quarantine turn you into a hermit. Video chat with some friends and play a game together.
What Singapore Can Tell the World About Personal Liberty
In a state of emergency, more than a few of us will find ourselves cutting deals with god, the devil, or the government alike.
What Great Zombie Movies Say About This 'Zombie' 'Apocalypse'
Together, they teach us one crucial thing: You are not a zombie—yet.
Amazon Smart Oven Review: Don’t Let It Anywhere Near Your Kitchen
Connected kitchen gadgets are supposed to streamline cooking, but this one just gave me a headache.
Physicists Clear the Air With a Sweet Frickin' Laser Beam
Fast laser pulses produce a shock wave in air that pushes water vapor aside. That clears channels in clouds for transmitting optical data from satellites.
The US Supreme Court Rules That Laws Can’t Be Paywalled
The ruling over Georgia's official law code sets an important precedent that will help secure the right to publish other legally significant public documents.
Stewart Brand Is 81—and He Doesn’t Want to Go on a Ventilator
The legendary thinker and founder of the *Whole Earth Catalog* raised a public conversation about end-of-life care during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Planes Are Still Flying, but Covid-19 Recovery Will Be Tough
Air travel is down more than 90 percent from last year, and analysts say the rebound will be slower than following 9/11 or the financial crisis.
Microbe Mappers Are Tracking Covid-19's Invisible Traces
Armies of microbiologists are swabbing subways, ATMs, and hospitals in search of the novel coronavirus. Their data could help cities reopen responsibly.
Does It Matter That the DOD Released Those UFO Videos?
The Department of Defense isn't admitting that aliens exist. But apparently they don’t mind if you check out their sweet rides.
Best Google Smart Speaker Deals (April 2020): Nest Mini, Hub Max, and More
From the Nest Mini to the Hub Max, you can save money if you're looking to build a smarter home.
5 Big Mistakes We Can Make Fighting the Covid-19 Pandemic
Staying at home is a big sacrifice. But lifting shelter-in-place orders too soon is one of the many mistakes that will make the crisis even more brutal.
The Covid-19 Pandemic Reveals Ransomware's Long Game
Hackers laid the groundwork months ago for attacks. Now they're flipping the switch.
How Spies Snuck Malware Into the Google Play Store—Again and Again
Malicious Android apps from the so-called PhantomLance campaign targeted hundreds of users, and at least two slipped past Google's defenses.
Now Is the Time for Main Street Shops to Go Digital
WIRED editor in chief Nicholas Thompson talks to branding expert Amanda Brinkman about how America’s small businesses are coping with coronavirus
During the Pandemic, the FCC Must Provide Internet for All
Broadband access is more crucial than ever, particularly for low-income Americans. The Trump administration must stop withholding it.
Could Staring Into a Stranger’s Eyes Cure Zoom Fatigue?
Human Online still requires a screen, but in place of the agony of work meetings or happy hours, you spend 60 seconds with a single person—no speaking.
Covid-19 Was Here Earlier Than Most Americans Thought. Now What?
Epidemiologists aren't surprised that virus was spreading in the US in early February. But those early days offer lessons for how to catch the next wave.
Delivery Robots Aren't Ready—When They Could Be Needed Most
Sheltering in place has driven up demand for deliveries, but machines still have trouble confronting the unpredictability of the real world.
Tech Is a Double-Edged Lifeline for Domestic Violence Victims
As Covid-19 forces some to shelter place with their abusers, dedicated hotlines, apps, and text messages can provide support. But using them is also risk.
Here's What Disinfectants and UV Light *Really* Do to Your Body
There’s a reason why cleaners for external surfaces are not meant for your innards. They’re indiscriminate killers, not medicine.
The Pandemic Creates New Challenges for Crisis Counselors
Therapists and hotline workers who work with abuse victims now must take calls from home, increasing their risk for isolation and emotional burnout.
'Valorant' Is Cutthroat, Punishing, and Addictive as Hell
The Riot Games follow-up to *League of Legends* is worth the wait.
DJI Mavic Air 2: Specs, Price, Release Date
The latest quadcopter from the drone leader goes on sale next month for $799, and it's packed with automated flying and photo improvements.
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Is Coming to Disney+ May 4
Yes, it's arriving just in time for Star Wars Day.
26 Hours on a Saharan Freight Train
Photographer Adrian Guerin rode Mauritania’s Train du Desert, one of the world’s longest trains, at the hottest time of the year. It nearly broke him.
Flying Cars Could Take Off Soon, if We Let the Military Help
A ‘New School’ approach to military R&D funding doesn't just advance national security. It advances progress.
The Anti-Quarantine Protests Aren't About Covid-19
If the tone of the demonstrations against stay-at-home orders seems familiar, that's because it is.
A Brain Implant Restored This Man's Motion and Sense of Touch
After his accident, Ian Burkhart didn’t think he’d ever be able to move or feel his hand again. A small chip in his brain changed everything.
A Coronavirus Silver Lining: Less Driving, Fewer Crashes
A study finds that California lockdown restrictions reduced crashes that kill or seriously injure people to 200 a day, down from 400 in the same period last year.
The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is … Fearing Fear Itself
Research into damaged brains provides a vital lesson for our times: Anxiety is not a weakness but a guide.
The Race to Get Convalescent Plasma to Covid-19 Patients
Blood centers across the nation are trying to get antibodies from coronavirus survivors to patients who want this experimental treatment. But it’s not easy.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Changing How People Buy Books
Of course, Amazon is still a monster, but some indie booksellers are making it work.
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