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Facebook Ties More Than 5,000 Political Ads to Bogus Russian Accounts
Social network says it found $150,000 in political ads from 'inauthentic accounts' and Pages from Russia between 2015 and May 2017
House Passes Self-Driving Car Bill
Congress passed a bipartisan bill to encourage testing of autonomous vehicles in all 50 states.
NASA's Juno Mission Shows Jupiter's Auroras Defy the Laws of Earthly Physics
NASA's Juno mission overturns widely held scientific assumptions—again.
India Plans to Build a Hyperloop
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies plans to build a route connecting Vijaywada and Amaravati in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
'Absolver' Is a Stunning Fighting Game That Lacks Personality
The heroes of 'Absolver' are warriors without identity, which is a fitting metaphor for Sloclap's elaborate but barren new fighting game.
Can a Drone Carry a Full-Grown Human in a Hammock?
It all comes down to thrust.
Inside Lego’s New Tricked-Out Denmark Playscape
This month, brickheads from all over will descend on Billund, Denmark to build with the best. Take a trip inside Lego House.
Patagonia's New Micro Puff Hoody Is Compressible, Warm, and Water-Resistant
The company's new synthetic fill compresses like down, but stays warm and lofted when wet.
Antibiotics Made Cheap Chicken Possible. They Also Made Superbugs
In her new book, Big Chicken, Maryn McKenna traces the evolution of antimicrobial resistance from poultry farms to hospital emergency rooms.
Why WeWork Thinks It's Worth $20 Billion
WeWork's strategy isn't about the free coffee or sappy slogans. It's about selling data on how work happens.
Fear and Loathing on Social Media
Will Twitter ever be fun again? More importantly, should it be?
A Pro-Level Milling Machine Gets a New Name, and a New Audience
The man behind MakerBot has a new desktop fabrication machine, and a new goal.
The Poo Pourri Ad Creator Is On a Quest to Take the Curse Words Out of Movies
The man behind viral ads for Poo Pourri and the Squatty Potty is on an unexpected quest to scrub the profanity out of feature films.
Food Stamps Are Finally Being Disrupted
Social programs like food stamps are desperately in need of innovation. A new wave of apps aims to fill that niche.
How South Korea is Building a Techno-Utopia in Seoul
In a moment of crisis, South Korea's capital is becoming a leader in big data. It starts with a forward-thinking data visualization tool.
How Snapchat's Map Helps Us Navigate Natural Disasters
A year after Instagram killed its maps feature, Snapchat nailed it. The images coming in from Houston proved it.
Hackers Gain ‘Switch-Flipping’ Access to US Power Systems
Hackers who hit American utilities this summer had the power to cause blackouts, Symantec says. And yes, most signs point to Russia.
Nissan's 2018 Leaf Offers 150 Miles of Range for $30,000
The redesigned electric car is back to challenge Tesla's Model 3 and Chevy's Bolt EV.
Being a Star Wars Director Is the Worst Job in the Galaxy
Another Star Wars film has parted ways with its director. Maybe it's not the dream job everyone thinks it is.
Apple, Microsoft Offer to Defend Dreamers from Deportation
Other tech companies call on Congress to enact DACA into law
Why Trump Should Welcome Dreamers
Brought to the US as children, these immigrants—and hundreds of thousands like them—are what make America great.
These Mice Stopped Eating Carbs So You (Maybe) Don't Have To
New evidence shows that ketogenic diets protect the brain as mice age. And one day you might be able to buy a pill that does the same thing, without having to kiss carbs goodbye.
The Feds Promised to Protect Dreamer Data. Now What?
Dreamers, or undocumented immigrants who came to the US as kids, fear that the data they gave to the government for protection could put them at risk.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review: A Nearly-Perfect Phablet
The Note 8 is probably too big to convert the phablet non-believers, but it'll make Note People really happy.
Need a Fall TV Preview? Desus & Mero Are Here to Help
The new season is fully stocked with genre fare, so we tapped Yung Chipotle and Barmelo Xanthony to weigh in on the offerings.
Google's New Street View Cameras Will Help Algorithms Index The Real World
A big jump in the resolution of Google Street View imagery will help the company's software read street signs and business names
One State's Bail Reform Exposes the Promise and Pitfalls of Tech-Driven Justice
In its quest to eliminate bail, New Jersey has turned to tech tools that speed up the process of deciding who does and doesn't await trial behind bars.
Inside Texas' Active Shooter Training Simulations
The gunman and blood are fake, but the threat is real.
The New Beats Headphones Cancel Noise Better Than Ever
Beats Studio 3 might look just like the previous model, but new noise-cancelling tech makes the listening experience so much better.
Why the US Government Shouldn't Ban Kaspersky Security Software
Opinion: The US government's decision to remove a promising security technology from its arsenal could impair free trade.
What Is DNS Hijacking?
A recent attack on WikiLeaks illustrates a vulnerability deep in the routing system of the internet itself.
Four Radical Plans to Save Civilization From Climate Change
Reducing emissions is not going to be enough to prevent catastrophic consequences of climate change. Enter geoengineering.
How Professional Drone Pilots Are Helping Houston Recover From Hurricane Harvey
Newly licensed operators are getting to work.
NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly Explains How the ISS Is Like Harris County Jail
In Scott Kelly’s new book, Endurance, the veteran astronaut writes about all the weird quirks of life in space.
North Korea's Nuke Test Reveals Terrifying Capabilities
The Hermit Kingdom conducted its most powerful underground test yet, stoking tensions in an already very strained situation.
Review: Nintendo New 2DS XL
A console is only as good as its games, and the Nintendo New 2DS XL has them all.
Trump's Cybersecurity Executive Order Gets Off To a Slow Start
After several missed deadlines, Trump's cybersecurity executive order has gotten off to a slow start.
Joel Osteen's Hurricane Harvey Reaction Tops This Week's News Roundup
Last week megachurch pastor Joel Osteen came under Twitter scrutiny when he didn't immediately open his church's doors to Hurricane Harvey victims.
The Risks of Demonizing Silicon Valley
There's plenty of pessimism and cynicism in Washington and Wall Street. Don't let it bleed into the Valley too.
Could a Videogame Strengthen Your Aging Brain?
A lab aims to find out if a brain-training game could ever have a real, lasting impact on memory and cognitive function.
Hurricane Harvey Destroys Up to a Million Cars in Driving-Dependent Houston
Reliable transportation is a daily, fundamental need, almost more so in the wake of a disaster.
Lab-Grown Brain Balls Are Starting to Look More Lifelike
"Organoid" brain tissue models grown in a lab for two years can help scientists study a critical period of development just before and after birth.
The Secret History of FEMA
As the federal disaster agency dives into hurricane Harvey cleanup, its weird Cold War legacy remains hidden—and relevant.
An Instagram Bug Let Celebrity Private Info Slip
An Instagram bug, a massive spam campaign, and more of the week's top security news.
FCC’s Broken Comments System Could Help Doom Net Neutrality
How spambots, fake names, and 2,000 "John Olivers" wreaked havoc on the net neutrality debate
Gamegate Target Zoe Quinn Can Teach Us How to Fight Online Hate
Gamergate's first target has a new book that's part memoir, part manifesto, and all about combating online harassment.
Space Photos of the Week: NBD, Just a Galaxy Shooting Out Microwave Lasers
A megamaser galaxy, a Cosmic Eyelash, and Cassini makes a movie about Saturn this week in space.
An Insane Collection of Hollywood Props Is Up for Auction, From Conan's Sword to Indy's Whip
Bring your Mithril checkbook.
Physicists Want to Rebuild Quantum Theory From Scratch
Physicists are trying to rewrite the axioms of quantum theory from scratch in an effort to understand what it all means. The problem? They’ve been almost too successful.
The Hard Consequence of Google's Soft Power Over Think Tanks
Emails viewed by WIRED reveal how funding from the tech giant can influence internal dynamics within a think tank.
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