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Two Unusual Galaxies Shake Up the Dark Matter Debate, Again
No dark matter? No problem! Two galaxies that appear devoid of the mysterious substance could be strong—if ironic—evidence of its existence.
It’s Time to End the NSA’s Metadata Collection Program
Opinion: Congress needs to pull the plug and end the authority for the CDR program.
Scientists Need More Cat DNA, and Lil Bub Is Here to Help
Unusual DNA helped make Lil Bub a cat celebrity. Now that genetic data could improve medical care for cats without millions of Instagram followers.
Third-Party Apps Exposed Over 540 Million Facebook Records
A cybersecurity firm found that two different third-party Facebook apps left millions of records about users sitting unprotected on Amazon’s servers.
3 of the Best iPads Are on Sale Right Now
Amazon and Walmart have deals on the standard iPad, and two iPad Pro models.
The Physics of the Doppler Effect, Represented as Tiny Balls
Why do vehicles coming toward you (and moving away) make that characteristic sound? Let's explore.
Tower Bridge, London's Engineering Marvel, Turns 125
A new pocket photo book celebrates one of Great Britain's most iconic landmarks.
For Potential Investors in Lyft and Uber, It's Buyer Beware
Lyft leads an expected wave of big IPOs, from Uber, Pinterest, and others. These firms are stronger than the dotcoms, but that doesn't make them good investments.
From 'Us' to 'The Favourite,' Rabbits Are Now Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Bunnies are now avatars of evil—but what did they ever do to us?
The Body Pullers of Syria
Thousands of bodies are buried in shallow graves around Raqqa. One group is using Facebook and Google Earth to identify human remains and rebury them where they belong.
Hacker Eva Galperin Has a Plan to Eradicate Stalkerware
Galperin has already convinced Kaspersky to flag domestic abuse spyware as malware. She expects more to follow.
Lego’s Break Dancing Robot, Best Email Apps, and More News
Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.
So Long, Inbox! Try These Email Apps Instead
Inbox was a great email app until Google killed it Tuesday. Fortunately, there are plenty of others out there.
What Boston Dynamics' Rolling 'Handle' Robot Really Means
It's about the hardware, yes. But more and more it's about the AI inside the scarycute dogs and humanoids.
Lego Spike Prime Lets Kids Build Robots—and Confidence
Lego's newest STEM set uses bright colors, friendly shapes, and a simple coding environment to get 11- to 14-year olds into robotics.
10 Must-Know Tips for Mastering 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice'
There's a lot to learn. Start here.
By 2080, Tropical Diseases Could Be Headed to Alaska
Under one pessimistic climate change forecast, mosquitoes could expand their range all the way to the Arctic, redefining what we mean by 'tropical' diseases.
Best Fermenting Gear: Masontops, Pickle Pipes, Pickle Pebbles, Fermenting Books
This is the stuff to buy if you want to start making your own pickles, kimchis, and sauerkrauts.
What Will Be the Right Price to Cut Congestion in New York?
New York will become the first US city to impose fees on driving in busy parts of town to raise money for its ailing subway system. But setting the right price won't be easy.
Inside the Democrats’ Plan to Fix Their Crumbling Data Operation
Inside the Democrats’ Plan to Fix Their Crumbling Data Operation
What Really Happens in a Greylock VC Pitch Meeting?
Turns out that the art of being a venture capitalist means never saying no, even if you rarely say yes.
5G’s Potential Health Hazard, Zuck’s Deleted Posts, and More News
Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.
Facebook Had a Busy Weekend, From News Feed to Livestream Changes
Here’s all the news you may have missed, including a major News Feed change and Mark Zuckerberg calling for government regulation.
Top Stories in March: Male Birth Control, McDonald's & Marvel
Love it or hate it, 'Captain Marvel' won at the box office—and in our list of the most-read stories of the month.
Right to Repair Is Now a National Issue
Opinion: Elizabeth Warren endorsed Right to Repair for farm equipment, pushing the cause to a new level of prominence.
Shuri from 'Black Panther' Is Getting a Show. Sorta
It's April Fool's Day, but we promise that everything in this roundup is true—to the best of our knowledge.
Russia's Bid to Exploit Gas Under the Stunning Arctic Tundra
Photographer Charles Xelot documents the construction of a new liquefied natural gas plant in the energy-rich region of Yamal and shipping activities along the Northeast Passage.
How Much Time Would It Take to Dig an Underground Pool?
The key is determining the volume of the pool and the time for a single scoop-toss.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Review: A Good Reason to Go Wireless
The third time is a charm for Samsung's completely wirefree earbuds.
Cloudflare Says Its New VPN Service Won’t Slow You Down
Virtual private networks are useful for shielding or masking internet activity, but they typically slow traffic. Cloudflare says its new VPN can improve speeds.
Star Wars News: Here's What 'Episode IX' Looks Like. Maybe
The latest movie is hitting Leaking Season.
Data Centers Gobble Energy. Could a ‘Fossil-Free’ Label Help?
Though, to be honest, it’s probably a bit of a marketing ploy for a few green-powered Nordic countries.
Why 5G Makes Me Reconsider the Health Effects of Cellphones
The FCC's safety standards for cellular communications date from 1996. 5G networks will require many more cell sites, operating at higher frequencies.
Andrew Yang's Presidential Bid Is So Very 21st Century
In a Q&A with WIRED, the presidential hopeful talks about geoengineering the planet, the trickiness of defining a robot, and UBI for all.
UPS Drones Are Now Moving Blood Samples Over North Carolina
The FAA's first sanctioned, revenue-generating drone delivery service involves speeding up the movement of blood and tissue samples.
The Mueller Report Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
The report is done, but the debate rages on.
Inside a Ferrari Hypercar, Lyft’s IPO, and More Car News
Plus, we ride the Jeep Gladiator and ponder the future of electric vehicles, courtesy of battery-swapping rickshaws.
How the Brain Links Gestures, Perception, and Meaning
Neuroscience has found that gestures are not merely important as tools of expression but as guides of cognition and perception.
Futures Aren’t Just for Juice. They’re for Truck Routes, Too
Many futures are for physical products, while others border on metaphysical. You can buy and sell on snowfall, box office returns, energy prices—and now trucking.
'The Matrix' Code Came From Sushi Recipes—but Which?
The text was inspired by those recipes, but its creator won't tell you what they are.
The Physics of Building Jumps in 'The Matrix'
You could think about it in terms of speed, angle, or gravity.
Space Photos of the Week: Keep Space Weird
From pulsars to asteroids, the dark nothingness is full of surprises.
Sci-Fi Writers Are Imagining a Path Back to Normality
The science fiction world has gotten more political recently, shouting back at the Trump administration's policies.
Things We Loved in March: iPads, AirPods, Fitbits, and Pizza Ovens
These are the best products we tested, handled, and carried with us this month.
Google Play Store’s Malware Problem, and More Security News This Week
Plus, Russia cracks down on VPNs, Microsoft cracks down on Iranian hackers, and more of the week's top security news.
Apple AirPods (2019) Review: Little, Better, Not That Different
You’d think the new AirPods would be leaps and bounds better. That’s not the case.
Machine Learning for March Madness Is a Competition In Itself
You’re more likely to win the Powerball jackpot than fill out the perfect bracket. So statisticians are using AI to improve these dismal odds as much as possible.
The Biggest 'Matrix' Question of All: Red Pill or Blue Pill?
Is it better to free your mind? Or live in blissful ignorance? Two WIRED writers argue it out.
17 Best Deals on Laptops, 4K TVs, and More Awesome Tech
Peruse our picks from Dell's March Madness sale, along with cheap workout headphones, smart tablets, and more.
*The Matrix* Is Nothing Without Its Sequels—Nothing!
A cultural majority of dweeby gasbags holds that the *Matrix* sequels are trash. Go unplug yourself.
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