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The trend should be over, bit it's still thriving. Why? Memes are mainstream pop culture now.

The synchronized brain waves of non-REM sleep may play a key role in preventing toxins from accumulating in a person's brain.

New techniques allow researchers to get definitive numbers on how the virus depletes its victims' antibodies and the memory cells that make them.

The Safe Return Emergency Autoland System lets passengers hit a big red button to bring the plane to safety if the pilot's incapacitated.

The Defense Innovation Board, with members from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, praises the power of military AI but warns of unintended harms or conflict.

The show wrapped up five months ago, but it’s still dominating the headlines. Here’s why.

In his new series, photographer Kevin Cooley creates crazy images using pyrotechnics.

The ramp-up to the holidays means we saw gobs of new products in October. Here are some of our favorites.

People have a poor track record of preventing global disasters. But for antimicrobial resistance, an unlikely group of allies is making big promises.

Braun’s new MultiServe coffee machine can brew batches of different volumes, from one cup to a full pot. And they all taste great. Bye-bye, K-Cups.

Don't fear the robots, according to a report from MIT and IBM. Worry about algorithms replacing any task that can be automated.

The still-burning Kincade Fire prompted one of the largest wildfire-related evacuations in California history—a legacy, in part, of two earlier deadly blazes.

Only two human-made spacecraft have ever escaped our solar system to dip into interstellar space. Now NASA wants to go back—and soon.

Astrology Twitter descended when Astro Poets announced a partnership with Airbnb. Even two sacrifices to the spirits did not erase the ill will.

The days of carrier smartphone subsidies are long gone—but streaming subscriptions are filling the void.

Hear from Patrick Collison, Anne Neuberger, Chris Evans, N. K. Jemison, Ron Moore, and other huge names in the WIRED world.

Twitter has decided to ban all political ads on its platform, while Facebook continues to allow even ones that lie.

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So, what would it look like if the Saturn V ran on pachyderms instead of rocket fuel?

Magic has long been a form of protest, but resistance through sorcery has burst into the mainstream consciousness only twice in recent memory: during the 1960s, and now.

Lasers help us pay for groceries and zap us back into health, but what's their secret? Nobel laureate Donna Strickland steps us through the science.

Ron Wyden turned heads this month with a bill that would put tech executives behind bars, but not all of his colleagues agree it would be effective—or constitutional.

Dozens of horses died at Santa Anita Park last year. So engineer Mick Peterson is deploying everything from sensors to satellites to keep accidents down as the Breeders' Cup approaches.

The bigger screens can display a map, phone, and radio simultaneously. Ford says it won't be too distracting.

The Facebook-owned messaging company is taking on a notorious malware vendor in what could be an uphill battle.

Humans, take notes.

It has moments of brilliance, but 'Jesus Is King' falls apart when old Kanye jockeys for position with new Kanye.

You and I, internet, we’re both quite a bit older than when I first started writing about you. I’m not sure how well either of us have aged.

The proposal would be a giant pain for small rural carriers that rely on Huawei equipment, and could also hurt efforts to bridge the digital divide.

The minds behind the unsettling typeface were inspired by their office Halloween party.

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Climate change might actually make the Santa Ana winds later and milder in the south, but the dry grass and delayed rain mean that the fires will still come.

Let's be honest, this is better for everyone.

Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant now all give you ways to opt out of human transcription of your voice snippets. Do it.

Some critics claim transgender athletes are ruining competition for cis women and girls, but they forget: Sports—and life—have never been fair.

The show promises to engage with the ambiguities of truth and knowledge, and (please!) maybe even give some backstory on the charming, enigmatic Mrs. Coulter.

Opinion: Since 2017, nearly every time the Facebook CEO has tried to sound thoughtful, he sounds unprepared, shallow, and full of hubris. Time to zip it.

Warren's latest plan would prohibit large companies from hiring senior government employees right out of office—and she comes out swinging against Facebook.

Want to start a playlist, make a dinner reservation, or post code to Github? Try something .new

The new version of Google's budget smart speaker packs improved sound and onboard machine learning.

Dodgy energy deals, loose regulation, and dubious characters—with links to the Hillary Clinton email hackers—are fueling a burgeoning crypto industry that could provide an end run around US sanctions.

Future space colonists will need pollinators to grow food on the moon and Mars. But first scientists need to figure out how to keep them alive.

Uber reveals the design of a drone with six rotors that change position for vertical takeoffs and landings. It can stay aloft for 18 minutes, with a range of 18 miles.

The state is being squeezed by uber-wildfires and rising seas—climate change’s twin agents of chaos. It’s a struggle that will define us.

Fancy Bear has attacked 16 anti-doping agencies around the world, indicating that its Olympics grudge is far from over.

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The next version of Apple's white ear-dongles enter a crowded wirefree headphone market on October 30.

As data hijackers continue to target local governments and hospitals, legislators remain stymied over how best to address the problem.

The plane spent 780 continuous days in orbit conducting classified experiments for the US Air Force before autonomously landing itself.

*Earth to Ned*, a collaboration with Jim Henson Co., will launch in 2020.