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How Long Would It Take to Scale a Mountain in a Human-Powered Chairlift?
How much power per person does a traditional chairlift need? What are some other options if we wanted to do something cool? The post How Long Would It Take to Scale a Mountain in a Human-Powered Chairlift? appeared first on WIRED.
The 7 Most Majestic Infrastructure Projects of 2016
And one more to look forward to in 2017. The post The 7 Most Majestic Infrastructure Projects of 2016 appeared first on WIRED.
Beautiful X-Ray Movies Reveal Skeletons Like Never Before
By layering a 3-D CT scan over a 2-D X-ray movie, researchers get a stunning look at bones in motion. The post Beautiful X-Ray Movies Reveal Skeletons Like Never Before appeared first on WIRED.
CES Isn’t About the Gadgets
As the tech world descends upon Vegas, a reminder that the stuff you see at CES is not the stuff that matters. The post CES Isn't About the Gadgets appeared first on WIRED.
Lenovo’s Smart Speaker Marries Up Alexa Smarts and Hardon Karman Sounds
Alexa just found a major new home. The post Lenovo's Smart Speaker Marries Up Alexa Smarts and Hardon Karman Sounds appeared first on WIRED.
Coming Innovations That Will Make Flying Economy (Mostly) Better
Even economy class will someday feel a bit softer, a bit warmer, a bit faster, a bit easier to sleep in. Mostly. The post Coming Innovations That Will Make Flying Economy (Mostly) Better appeared first on WIRED.
The 10 Movies We’re Most Looking Forward to in 2017
Looks like it's going to be another big year for superheroes and space flicks. (Surprise!) The post The 10 Movies We're Most Looking Forward to in 2017 appeared first on WIRED.
The Biggest Security Threats Coming in 2017
This year was a busy one for security and hackers. We expect more of the same in 2017, with a few new twists. The post The Biggest Security Threats Coming in 2017 appeared first on WIRED.
This Is the Year Donald Trump Kills Net Neutrality
Trump transition teams doesn't bode well for an internet where all traffic is treated equally. The post This Is the Year Donald Trump Kills Net Neutrality appeared first on WIRED.
Check Out the Tiger Beetle, the Most Ferocious Insect on Earth
The tiger beetle digs holes in the ground, lying in wait until it runs down its prey and tears it to pieces with massive jaws. The post Check Out the Tiger Beetle, the Most Ferocious Insect on Earth appeared first on WIRED.
2016 Was the Year Silicon Valley’s Hype Machine Sputtered
Four words: "squirrels and sea monkeys." The post 2016 Was the Year Silicon Valley's Hype Machine Sputtered appeared first on WIRED.
2017 Is the Year That Twitter Learns to Thrive or Dies
A struggling company isn't easy to turn around. But at some point, you have to ask: Is Twitter going to make it? The post 2017 Is the Year That Twitter Learns to Thrive or Dies appeared first on WIRED.
The Very Human Problem Blocking the Path to Self-Driving Cars
New opportunities and unexpected problems are driving big automakers to reconsider how they approach autonomy. The post The Very Human Problem Blocking the Path to Self-Driving Cars appeared first on WIRED.
Deep Within a Mountain, Physicists Race to Unearth Dark Matter
Elena Aprile now leads the world's most sensitive dark-matter search. But before she could build her first detector, she had to make herself out of titanium. The post Deep Within a Mountain, Physicists Race to Unearth Dark Matter appeared first on WIRED.
Hulu’s January Arrivals Clearly Want Us to Party Like It’s 1999
Or 1983, possibly. Either way, it's looking like a good month for the streaming service. The post Hulu's January Arrivals Clearly Want Us to Party Like It's 1999 appeared first on WIRED.
The Science Behind Explosive Hangover Poops
If you celebrate New Year's Eve with champagne and shots, chances are you may spend the first day of the new year on the toilet. The post The Science Behind Explosive Hangover Poops appeared first on WIRED.
19 Ingenious Design Books to Inspire You in 2017
Put down your gadget, pick up a book. The post 19 Ingenious Design Books to Inspire You in 2017 appeared first on WIRED.
Goodbye, 2016. We Couldn’t Take It Anymore
An unending year, an undying song, and an unbelievably naive hope for a better tomorrow. The post Goodbye, 2016. We Couldn't Take It Anymore appeared first on WIRED.
We Love It When Presidents Enjoy Science Fiction
In the latest 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, two WIRED editors discuss the magazine's fiction issue-and President Obama's love of sci-fi. The post We Love It When Presidents Enjoy Science Fiction appeared first on WIRED.
The Year’s Biggest Hacks, From Yahoo To the DNC
The year that politics got hacked was also a record-breaking year for sheer size of corporate breaches. The post The Year's Biggest Hacks, From Yahoo To the DNC appeared first on WIRED.
The 11 Most Expensive Cars Sold at Auction in 2016
Ogle the $35.7 million Ferrari here, cause it's the closest you'll ever get. The post The 11 Most Expensive Cars Sold at Auction in 2016 appeared first on WIRED.
The Year in Housing: The Middle Class Can’t Afford to Live in Cities Anymore
Cities are increasingly populated by lower-income people in subsidized housing and high income people prepared to pay $3,500 a month for a one-bedroom. The post The Year in Housing: The Middle Class Can't Afford to Live in Cities Anymore appeared first on WIRED.
WIRED’s Required Science Reading From 2016
The best of this year's science fiction and nonfiction. The post WIRED's Required Science Reading From 2016 appeared first on WIRED.
The Best Is Yet to Come
The hosts take a look at what's coming in 2017, at CES and beyond. The post The Best Is Yet to Come appeared first on WIRED.
The 21 Best New Words of 2016
From bompeln to Textalyzer, our favorite weird and wired words of the year. The post The 21 Best New Words of 2016 appeared first on WIRED.
2017 Will Be the Year Tesla Reigns Supreme—Or Finally Flops
It's time for Elon Musk to take his game to the main stage. The post 2017 Will Be the Year Tesla Reigns Supreme—Or Finally Flops appeared first on WIRED.
All the Biggest Space News to Look Forward to in 2017
The Cassini mission's end! A complete solar eclipse! More rockets! The post All the Biggest Space News to Look Forward to in 2017 appeared first on WIRED.
In a Chaotic Year, the Best Games Took My Control Away
In a 2016 marked by unrest, personal and societal, this writer found respite in games that took control away. The post In a Chaotic Year, the Best Games Took My Control Away appeared first on WIRED.
25 Masterpieces That Prove 2016 Was an Incredible Year for Architecture
The year's best architecture experimented, turned heads, and played nice with its surroundings. The post 25 Masterpieces That Prove 2016 Was an Incredible Year for Architecture appeared first on WIRED.
Inside the Lab that Grows Human Skin to Test Your Cosmetics
MatTek grows thousands of dime-sized pieces of skin in plastic dishes that add up, altogether, to about two whole adult humans' worth. The post Inside the Lab that Grows Human Skin to Test Your Cosmetics appeared first on WIRED.
How Amazon, Google, and Facebook Will Bring Down Telcos
These tech titans didn't plan to take down the telcos. But they depend upon you having fast, reliable internet, so they're bringing everything in-house. The post How Amazon, Google, and Facebook Will Bring Down Telcos appeared first on WIRED.
Obama’s Russian Hacking Retaliation Is Biggest “Since the Cold War”
The US will deport dozens of diplomats, and has named specific individuals implicated in the cyberattacks. The post Obama’s Russian Hacking Retaliation Is Biggest “Since the Cold War" appeared first on WIRED.
8 Wonderful Games You Might Have Missed in 2016
2016 was jam-packed with great games. Here are eight that were unjustly overlooked. The post 8 Wonderful Games You Might Have Missed in 2016 appeared first on WIRED.
Month by Month, 2016 Cemented Science’s Sexual Harassment Problem
To hear a story about sexual harassment in the sciences, just ask a person who has been a woman in the sciences. The post Month by Month, 2016 Cemented Science’s Sexual Harassment Problem appeared first on WIRED.
The Best 2016 Movies You (Probably) Never Saw
Clear your calendar, pop some popcorn, and get ready to catch up on a sick amount of cinema. The post The Best 2016 Movies You (Probably) Never Saw appeared first on WIRED.
This Was the Year Tech Stocks Became Sure Bets
This year the new giants of tech became a truly dominant force—both financially and culturally. The post This Was the Year Tech Stocks Became Sure Bets appeared first on WIRED.
From Crispr to Zika, Here Are 2016’s Biggest Biology Stories
Creative researchers are now applying gene editing to tackle everything from HIV to animals on the brink of extinction. The post From Crispr to Zika, Here Are 2016's Biggest Biology Stories appeared first on WIRED.
Your 5 Totally Achievable Security Resolutions for the New Year
Setting up a password manager may sound tedious and awful, but taking control of your personal security and privacy is doable. And it's going to be more important than ever in 2017. The post Your 5 Totally Achievable Security Resolutions for the New Year appeared first on WIRED.
2016’s Top 5 Moments in the World of Transportation
From self-driving cars to high-flying drones. The post 2016’s Top 5 Moments in the World of Transportation appeared first on WIRED.
Vote for the 2016 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year
Lots of volcanoes made news in 2016, but which deserves to walk away with the award for the greatest? The post Vote for the 2016 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year appeared first on WIRED.
Multiplayer Mayhem, Solitary Puzzlers, and the Other Best Games of 2016
From <em>Firewatch</em> to <em>Overwatch</em>, the ten games that blazed new trails, captivated millions, and stood out this year. The post Multiplayer Mayhem, Solitary Puzzlers, and the Other Best Games of 2016 appeared first on WIRED.
SpaceX’s Year of Fiery Triumphs and Explosive Failure
Maybe 2016 wasn't your year. Buck up, at least your $60 million dollar rocket bearing a $200 million dollar payload didn't explode on the launchpad. The post SpaceX's Year of Fiery Triumphs and Explosive Failure appeared first on WIRED.
From Rogue One to La La Land, These Are the 12 Best Movies of 2016
Here are WIRED's picks for the best movies of the last year. The post From Rogue One to La La Land, These Are the 12 Best Movies of 2016 appeared first on WIRED.
The Best WIRED Photo Stories of 2016
Photography let us experience some really cool things this year. The post The Best WIRED Photo Stories of 2016 appeared first on WIRED.
Dwarf Planets, Water Plumes, and Bouncy Castles in Orbit: All the Best Space Stuff From 2016
Many victories. Many dwarf planets. The post Dwarf Planets, Water Plumes, and Bouncy Castles in Orbit: All the Best Space Stuff From 2016 appeared first on WIRED.
Now That We’ve All Seen The OA, Let’s Talk About That Ending
Breaking down the finale—and many unanswered questions—of Netflix's buzziest binge-bite. (Spoilers ahoy.) The post Now That We've All Seen The OA, Let's Talk About That Ending appeared first on WIRED.
The Most Innovative Objects of 2016 (That You’ll Actually Want to use)
Not too cautious, but not too crazy, either, these products get forward-thinking just right. The post The Most Innovative Objects of 2016 (That You'll Actually Want to use) appeared first on WIRED.
Remembering Carrie Fisher, Princess of Star Wars and Hollywood
She helped take us to a galaxy far, far away. But the late actress' Earth-bound achievements were equally impressive. The post Remembering Carrie Fisher, Princess of Star Wars and Hollywood appeared first on WIRED.
2016 Was a Pivotal Year in the War on Climate Change
After Trump's election, will other countries toss their emissions-cutting commitments, or sanction the US if it reneges on the Paris climate agreement? The post 2016 Was a Pivotal Year in the War on Climate Change appeared first on WIRED.
Candid Photos Transport You to the NYC of the ‘80s and ‘90s
Photographer Dan Winters remembers the city through black and white images. The post Candid Photos Transport You to the NYC of the ‘80s and ‘90s appeared first on WIRED.
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