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Greta Thunberg Blasts ‘Creative PR’ in Her Climate Speech
In her latest talk at a major climate change conference, the Swedish activist accused politicians and big business of misleading the...
Anti-Vape Laws Could Do More Harm Than Good
Banning vaping just might drive teens to the black market—and send adult smokers back to their cancer sticks.
A Kung Fu Master’s Leap Breaks the Internet—but Not Physics
A viral video appears to show a man jumping off water. What’s really going on here?
Forget Earth: In Space, Libertarian Ideas Are Thriving
Space entrepreneurs tend to share a fondness for libertarian principles. So before checking into your space hotel, be sure to read...
The Science of New Zealand's Eruption, Toy Store Surveillance,...
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Why Volcanologists Didn't Predict New Zealand's Deadly...
Scientists knew White Island was showing signs of “volcanic unrest,” but their arsenal of data and sensors couldn't prepare them for...
How the Mandalorian Might See Through Walls
Mando's sci-fi ability might not be as crazy or outlandish as you think.
Amazon, Google, Microsoft: Here's Who Has the Greenest...
A WIRED report card on the top three cloud providers shows how their environmental claims stack up.
A DNA Firm That Caters to Police Just Bought a Genealogy...
In 2018, GEDmatch played a key role in reopening the 40-year-old Golden State Killer case. Now a company that serves law enforcement...
Scientists Find a Weak Spot in Some Superbugs' Defenses
Treatment-resistant infections are increasingly common—and increasingly deadly. Now researchers have found a new way to attack some...
