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Congress Is Debating—Again—Whether Genes Can Be Patented
Critics worry that a new bill would overturn existing protections of DNA sequences and carve up the world's genetic resources into commercial fiefdoms.
A Push to Protect Campaigns from Hackers Hits an FEC Roadblock
The FEC may prevent an anti-phishing firm providing its services to campaigns for free or cheap.
YouTube Is Banning Extremist Videos. Will It Work?
YouTube’s hate speech policy now targets videos promoting the superiority of one group over another, or discrimination based on gender, race, or sexual orientation.
How to Make a 'Roomerang': A Boomerang You Can Throw Indoors
Make and throw your own cardboard “roomerang” with a little help from champion boomerang thrower Logan Broadbent.
Apple's 'Find My' Feature Uses Some Clever Cryptography
Apple says an elaborate rotating key scheme will soon let you track down your stolen laptop, but not let anyone track you. Not even Apple.
Telemedicine Makes It Safe to Get Abortion Drugs in the Mail
Abortion over the internet can be an effective, practical alternative for women in areas where clinics are scarce.
Dinner and a Movie? Amazon Alexa Makes It Easier to Do Both
Amazon revealed new technology that allows its Alexa virtual assistant to handle multiple tasks in the same conversation.
'Handmaids Tale' Garb Is the Viral Protest Uniform of 2019
The imagery of the book and Hulu show have become increasingly relevant.
Inside the Amazon Warehouse Where Humans and Machines Become One
In an Amazon sorting center, a swarm of robots works alongside humans. Here’s what that says about Amazon—and the future of work.
'Black Mirror' Isn't Surprising Anymore. We're Screwed
The show's fifth season boasts some great performances and a standout episode, but the real world just keeps outpacing its imagined dystopia.
Plant Silhouettes Foreshadow the Effects of Climate Change
A former field biologist turns to art to grapple with the effects of global warming.
The Return of Fake News—and Lessons From Spam
The doctored video of Speaker Pelosi proves there’s still no consensus on how to address false content. Could long-standing practices for thwarting spam provide guidance?
A Mythical Form of Space Propulsion Finally Gets a Real Test
Scientists have debated for decades whether the propulsion concept known as EmDrive is real or wishful thinking. A sensitive new tool may at last provide an answer.
The WIRED Guide to Aliens
Everything you need to know about SETI, the Drake equation, ’Oumuamua, and hot tubs.
Bridgestone’s Turanza QuietTrack Tire Silences Electric Cars
The new rubber has specially designed threads to hush the pesky "pattern noise" that's especially noticeable in cars without loud engines.
Companies Expect Climate Change to Cost Them $1 Trillion in 5 Years
Many corporations see climate change posing a significant threat to their business within the decade, according to a new report.
Apple and New York Are Changing the Privacy Game, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
'Chernobyl': 2019 Needed a Hit This Bleak
Hey, things could be worse.
The Apple Watch Is Now the Control Center for Your Health
Apple announced new health and fitness features for its wearable that make the Apple Watch uniquely powerful as a personal monitoring tool.
This Case Could Change How the SEC Regulates Cryptocurrencies
The SEC filed a complaint against social media company Kik, claiming that it improperly marketed its 2017 initial coin offering as an investment vehicle.
2019's Top Contenders for the Song of Summer
From Megan Thee Stallion to Tyler, the Creator, these seven songs should be on everyone's playlists this season.
'Sign In With Apple' Protects You in Ways Google and Facebook Don't
Apple's new single-sign-on scheme has benefits that its competitors seem unlikely to match.
What Does 'Amazon’s Choice' Actually Mean?
It almost certainly doesn’t involve Amazon employees selecting products they think are the best.
The Physics of the Millennium Falcon's Jump to Hyperspace
The faster-than-light travel in *Star Wars* involves some otherworldly acceleration. Here's how to calculate the g-forces of a hyperspace jump.
How Early-Stage VCs Decide Where to Invest
You don't have a lot of financial metrics to go on, but yes, the team is very, very important. Also, look for good ideas that look like bad ideas.
You Could Live Forever With This Sci-Fi Time Hack
In science fiction, time passes in funny ways—vastly slowed down, insanely sped up. Maybe this trope is the secret to eternal life in the real world.
How Mattel Shrinks Cars Into Hot Wheels (Crash Test Included)
Before a Hot Wheels car hits a store shelf, it must pass the "launcher on speed 2" test, and the "side slam launcher" test, among others.
New York's Privacy Bill Is Even Bolder Than California's
New York is poised to become the next battleground in the fight for consumers' rights over their personal data.
The Beauty and Madness of Sending a Man to the Moon
From the delicate engineering of the landing module to the self-contained globe of the spacesuit, the astronauts took the world with them—and brought another one home.
The One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack
Jamal Khashoggi, the murdered columnist for *The Washington Post*, remains atop the list, as does independent Tanzanian journalist Azory Gwanda.
James Holzhauer Finally Lost 'Jeopardy!'—and Changed the Game For Good
Monday's episode also raises interesting questions about what, if anything, Holzhauer's reign means for 'Jeopardy!'’s future.
WWDC 2019: iOS 13, Mac Pro, and Everything Apple Announced
Today from Apple: iOS goes dark, Mac Pro goes to 11, and iTunes goes bye-bye.
Apple’s Biggest WWDC Announcements in Two Minutes or Less
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Apple Kills iTunes. Let's Pay Our Respects
Yes, iTunes was bloated and terrible. But it still deserves a proper sendoff.
Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams Aren't Married
Though the internet does like to ask if they're a couple often.
Watch This 'Ford v Ferrari' Trailer Right Now
The new film, about the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, looks like fun.
A Study Exposes the Health Risks of Gene-Editing Human Embryos
Last year, a Chinese scientist tried to give two babies a mutation to protect them from HIV. But that mutation also seems to shave years off people's lives.
The Best Way for a Mouse to Escape a Cat, According to Math
A mouse is stuck swimming in a pool while a cat paces, ready to strike. Here's how to calculate the mouse's optimal strategy.
Lenovo Smart Clock With Google Assistant Review: Timely Talker
This cute little alarm clock has Google Assistant inside.
Tired: Eating Bugs. Wired: Eating Bug Meat Grown in a Lab
According to a group of researchers, culturing insect cells could be easier and more efficient than culturing cow cells.
Star Wars News: Meet the New New Class of 'The Rise of Skywalker'
The next film in the franchise is all about millennials. Kinda.
Another MacOS Bug Lets Hackers Invisibly Click Security Prompts
Yet again, a bug in Apple's safeguards against "synthetic clicks" allows hackers to slip past Mojave's security restrictions on apps.
What a Bay Area Dispute Says About the Future of Bike Share
Lyft's Motivate has exclusive bike-share contracts with several cities. San Francisco officials are debating what "exclusive" means.
Baidu Censors the Internet in China—So Do Microsoft and Apple
The 30th anniversary of the end of the Tiananmen uprising highlights how Chinese, and Western, companies filter what Chinese internet users can see.
Antitrust Scrutiny of Google and Amazon Should Worry Silicon Valley
Reports say the federal government is considering antitrust probes of Google and Amazon. Big Tech could be a bogeyman for both sides in the 2020 election.
WWDC 2019 Liveblog: All the Apple News as It Happens
Apple's developer conference kicks off June 3 at 10 am Pacific. Follow along with us for analysis and commentary from WIRED's editors.
How to Watch Apple's WWDC 2019 Keynote
You can stream Monday's WWDC keynote on your iOS device, on your computer, or—the best way—on your Apple TV.
Trump's Response to Robert Mueller Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
The president had an interestingly-worded response to Robert Mueller's press conference last week.
Hybrid Ferraris! Flying Cars! And More Car News This Week
Plus: You can now pay for some NYC subway rides with your iPhone, but the system is about more than just fast taps.
At 90, E. O. Wilson Still Thrives on Being a Scientific Provocateur
Over six decades, the biologist (and workaholic) Edward O. Wilson has made huge contributions to science, often sparking controversies along the way.
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