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'Game of Thrones,' 'Mad Men,' and Other Pop Culture Meals Worse Than Your Family Thanksgiving
Think your family stuff is unbearable? Compare them to these scenarios.
Norman Rockwell's 'Four Freedoms' Recast for Modern America
A new photo project by Hank Willis Thomas and Emily Shur updates the iconic paintings so everyone can enjoy them.
How Much Weed Should Someone Try If It's Their First Time?
Make sure they know the difference between THC and CDB, and remember: Low and slow
Rowhammer Data Hacks Are More Dangerous Than Anyone Feared
Researchers have discovered that the so-called Rowhammer technique works on "error-correcting code" memory, in what amounts to a serious escalation.
You Won't Win the Thanksgiving Fight. But You Can Survive
The deep conflicts dividing America will never be solved over a turkey leg. But there are science-backed ways to survive family arguments.
Did the CDC Really Just Ban … Romaine Lettuce?
Not exactly, but you should definitely throw yours away. Plus: A brief history of *E. coli* outbreaks
15 Early Black Friday (2018) Tech Deals: Echo, Dyson, OLED
Whet your appetite for holiday shopping with some of our favorite early Black Friday picks, from TVs and tablets to vacuums and more.
'Creed II' Review: It's No 'Creed,' But It's a Fair Fight
The sequel is a safe bet—not because it lacks heart, but because it does exactly what you expect it to.
Why Bitcoin Is Plunging (This Time)
Fractures in the bitcoin community and a possible government investigation have sent the value of the virtual currency spiraling down.
Photo Gallery: Jell-O, the Quivery Dessert, Gets a Fresh Eye
Jarren Vink has photographed a lot of foods, but the childhood classic posed some unique challenges.
A Must-Have Debate About Thanksgiving Meal Essentials
Turkey or Sidesgiving? Dressing or stuffing? Sweet potato pie or pumpkin pie? There are much better things to argue about this weekend than politics.
When Did Fish Learn to Walk? Antarctica May Hold the Answer
Fossil hunters are launching an Antarctic expedition to learn how fish developed into land animals.
Airport Wi-Fi Is Safe, Plus Travel Scoops You May Have Missed
On this greatest of travel days, we're reviewing our favorite here-to-there stories, from airport face scans to holiday traffic jams.
The Future of Fashion: Turning Recycled Plastic Into Clothes
Hoping to help the environment—and improve public relations—clothing companies like Everlane, Patagonia, and H&M are making garments out of recycled plastics.
Nearsighted Neoliberalism Helped Mobilize Today's Far Right
In Germany and the US, centrist parties cut social services, lowered taxes, and privatized connectivity, which fueled inequality and far-right fervor.
'Fallout 76' Review: Bethesda's New Apocalypse Welcomes You
I'm not sure if I should be feeling so comfortable in the nuclear wasteland.
How Unofficial Concert Recordings Flowered in the 21st Century
Live-music tapers, data archivists, and media technologists are creating an authentic musical underground in a freemium world, a hideout where listening habits go unmonitored and unmonetized.
This Thanksgiving, Ditch the Food Psychology
Cornell scientist Brian Wansink rocketed to fame by crafting easy, appealing rules on how to avoid overeating. Turns out, though, they're probably not all true.
Creepy or Not, Face Scans Are Speeding up Airport Security
Who cares if you hate it? This time- and effort-saving tech is spreading, and fast.
How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV and Online
Enjoy the Thanksgiving tradition from the comfort of your own home.
Tech’s New Harassment Policies Are Too Late for Some Women
Companies say they will let employees sue over claims of harassment, rather than go through arbitration; but many policies don't cover older cases, or other claims.
Watch 2 Helicopter Pilots Pull Off A Daring Wildfire Rescue
Two chopper pilots pulled off a daring rescue from the Woolsey Fire, plucking three people and two dogs off a ridge in hideous flying conditions.
Instagram’s Crackdown on Fake Followers Just Might Work
Instagram's promise to root out "inauthentic activity" sends some social media marketers into crisis.
How to See How Much Time You Spend on Facebook and Instagram
Facebook has released its "Your Time on Facebook" tool, which lets you see how much of your life is spent buried in the News Feed.
Inside AlienCon, the Annual Gathering of 'Ancient Aliens' Fans
One of basic cable's longest-running and most popular shows has attracted a loyal following—and spawned a convention.
Cosmology Is in Crisis Over How to Measure the Universe
A raging debate over the Hubble constant suggests that our standard model of cosmology might be wrong.
How Much Screen Time Should My Kids Get?
Our in-house Know-It-Alls answer questions about your interactions with technology.
Russia's Fancy Bear and Cozy Bear Hackers May Have New Phishing Tricks
Two new reports show an uptick in sophisticated phishing attacks originating from—where else—Russia.
The Doctor Prescribes Video Games and Virtual Reality Rehab
Opinion: Scientifically-backed software is shifting patient care from the hospital to the home.
'Battlefield V' Review: Finding Grandeur in History's Bloodiest War, 64 Players at a Time
As yourself, a squad member, and part of a larger multinational force, you're implicated as a piece of the ever-charging global machine that fought World War Two.
Lucid Dreaming: This Retreat Can Train Your Nighttime Visions
Stephen LaBerge is the Thomas Edison of lucid dreaming and the best way to meet him is at private conferences. I hopped a plane, to find out what I could learn.
Brilliant Two Switch Panel: Rule Your Smart Home Devices
This ingenious smart home hub and light switch integrates with Alexa, Nest, Ecobee, Ring, Hue, Sonos, and more, but it still has a little way to go.
Stop Worrying About Buying Carbon Offsets for Your Flights
Many airlines must offset their emissions to meet a UN agreement, so they're done relying on individuals, which is likely more effective anyway.
How to Share and Store Pictures with Google Photos, Dropbox, AirDrop, and More
Leave no album un-shared with these easy-to-use apps.
Airports Cracked Uber and Lyft—Time for Cities to Take Note
Airports serve as handy case studies for what happens when the cars show up, and how to beat them back again.
How a Bunch of Dreamers Turned Texas a Shade of Pink
The US Senate contest between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke drew most of the headlines, but the real story was how voters hit the gerrymandering wall.
We Made Our Own Artificial Intelligence Art, and So Can You
WIRED's Tom Simonite, with little programming experience, used open source tools and data to create art with machine learning.
Tundra-Trailblazing Beavers Shaped How We Coexist
The buck-toothed rodents have long taken the lead in forging civilization's path forward.
Beware Black Friday Scams Lurking Among the Holiday Deals
Cybercriminals are always looking to steal your credit card or even your identity. But it pays to be on extra high alert come Black Friday.
DIY Internet Access Gets a Reboot From Grassroots Co-Ops
Efforts to bring broadband connections to small communities signal the potential to reboot the spirit of the web.
California Fire Survivors Brace for Debris-Filled Mudslides
The rains are coming to California, and the fires have primed the soil for another disaster that can claim yet more lives.
3 Smart Things About Our Sixth Sense: Interoception
Beyond sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, we have an inner sense that allows us to perceive ourselves.
5 New Nonlethal Weapons the Defense Department Is Developing
The US Department of Defense's Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program is testing a new arsenal powered by lasers, plasma, chemical irritants, and more.
How a Teenager's Code Spawned a $432,500 Piece of Art
Robbie Barrat shared code to generate art with AI. To his surprise, a Paris collective used it to create a portrait that sold at Christie's.
3D-Printed Organs From Living Cells Could Help Boost Senses
Michael McAlpine, a mechanical engineer at the University of Minnesota, has spent the past six years making a less synthetic kind of prosthetic.
Online Shopping: The Complete Wired Guide
Everything you ever wanted to know about Amazon, data privacy, and those weird new register-free retail stores.
Hackers Hit Make-A-Wish Website With Cryptojacking Scheme
Cryptojacking officially knows no bounds.
The New 'Aquaman' Trailer Is Here to Quench Your Thirst
Also: Apparently, General Mills is soliciting ideas for Hollywood productions based on its monster cereals.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Can Magic Leap Stand Out from the AR Pack?
We sat down with Magic Leap's Brenda Freeman to discuss the future of immersive media when it means wearing AR goggles on your face.
Thin, Flexible New Solar Cells Could Soon Line Your Shirt
A new kind of solar cell called a perovskite is improving rapidly, bringing the prospect of solar-powered vehicles, clothing, and windows closer to reality.
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