This OnePlus Phone Is a Good Deal—Except for the Cameras

The Nord N200 5G has many features you don't often find in a cheap phone, but should you settle for lackluster photos?

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The Experimental African Houses That Outsmart Malaria

A field test of custom-designed homes proves that when carbon dioxide can flow out, mosquitoes stay out too.

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How to Stay Cool Without Air-Conditioning

Whether you’re sweltering outdoors or in, we’ve got tips on what to wear, how to hydrate, and which cooling gadgets can help.

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Black Scientists Find Community—and Plan for the Road Ahead

The Black in X network mobilized last summer to bring attention to racism in STEM. This week, they’re holding their first conference to talk about what’s next.

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The Antitrust Case Against Facebook Is Very Much Alive

A judge dealt the Federal Trade Commission a setback this week in its quest to break the company up—but also provided a roadmap for how to proceed.

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BetterDiscord Lets Users Mod the App to Their Heart’s Content

For almost as long as the popular chat app has been around, volunteer devs have been adding their own features and customizations.

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A Space Laser Shows How Catastrophic Sea Level Rise Will Be

Scientists calculate that by 2100, over 400 million people could live in low-lying, at-risk areas—and that's a conservative estimate.

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Mario Golf: Super Rush Takes Way Too Big a Swing

The sport probably needs some reinvention. But not this much.

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A New Type of Supernova Unlocks Old Stellar Mysteries

The discovery of a rare “electron-capture” supernova provides crucial insight for understanding the Crab Nebula.

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Lakes Are Losing Oxygen—and Their Inhabitants Are in Danger

Hundreds of temperate lakes around the world are showing trends toward anoxia, becoming warmer, murkier, and less hospitable to cold-water species.

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Emily Is Away Re-Creates Social Media's Awkward, Early Days

The newest game in the trilogy immerses you in the nostalgia of poke wars and Nyan Cat.

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After Years of Searching, I Found the Perfect Camera Bag

The updated Wandrd Prvke is burly, comes in a lot of sizes, has a lot of pockets and compartments, and most importantly—it's pretty!

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Alondra Nelson Wants to Make Science and Tech More Just

The deputy director of the White House science office plans to tackle algorithmic bias and start candid conversations about the past.

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How to Get Windows 11’s Best New Features Right Now

A handful of free apps and downloads can bring some of the biggest perks of the new operating system to your Windows 10 PC—no waiting required.

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SolarWinds Hackers Continue Assault With New Microsoft Breach

The company says the Nobelium hacking group compromised a support agent's computer and levied brute-force attacks against some of its customers.

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How Underground Fiber Optics Spy on Humans Moving Above

Vibrations from cars and pedestrians create unique signals in cables. Now scientists have used the trick to show how Covid-19 brought life to a halt.

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The Wild Spread of Drug Wars, From Calculators to Phones

Originally a DOS game, it found a secret life on Texas Instruments calculators everywhere in the '90s, Now the game is available for a whole new generation.

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The Science and Spirituality of Looking for Life on Mars

Pamela Conrad is a NASA scientist working on the Perseverance mission—and a priest. She spoke to WIRED about how her two worlds help her make sense of the universe.

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The Race to Put Silk in Nearly Everything

The fiber has been considered a “miracle material” for anything from body parts to food. Has the revolution finally arrived?

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America’s ‘Smart City’ Didn’t Get Much Smarter

Columbus, Ohio, won a $50 million grant five years ago to use tech to solve old problems. But technical hurdles, bureaucracy, and the pandemic dashed many plans.

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24,000 Years in Ice Still Didn’t Kill These Ancient Critters

The hardy rotifer can live through all manner of conditions, but this is a historic feat even for this tiny creature.

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The Secret Workings of Smell Receptors, Revealed At Last

Researchers have finally seen how some of them bind to odor molecules—yielding new insights into one of the most mysterious and versatile senses.

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Gaming With My Husband Made Our Marriage Stronger

All it took was buying a Nintendo Switch.

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The Best Wireless Earbuds for Every Mood

Ready to cut the cord? We've tested the best buds that will never, ever get tangled.

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How to Make Sure Your Browser Extensions Are Safe

As useful as all those add-ons can be, don't get complacent when it comes to making sure they're also secure.

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Hackers Are Erasing Western Digital Hard Drives Remotely

Amazon acquires Wickr, the Senate holds up CISA, and more of the week’s top security news.

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The Best VR Headsets to Try (and Some to Avoid)

Virtual worlds are more accessible than ever. These three headsets can take you there.

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A $26 Billion Plan to Save the Houston Area From Rising Seas

Lawmakers are poised to decide the fate of a massive project to protect the Texas coast from surging seawater.

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What Gaming Does to Your Brain—and How You Might Benefit

Here are some ways to think about addiction, improved neurological function, and your overall relationship with video games on a better, more intuitive level.

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What the Pentagon’s New UFO Report Reveals About Humankind

The document says less about the search for life in the universe, and more about our current cultural climate and distrust of expertise.

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US Vaccinations Slow, Americans Venture Out, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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Bubble Is a Sci-Fi Comedy About Monsters and Hipsters

The popular podcast dares to ask the question: How far would you go to live in a cool neighborhood?

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US Takedown of Iranian Media Sites Extends a Thorny Precedent

Free speech advocates raised concerns after the Justice Department seized more than 30 domains this week.

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In Africa, Content Moderation Is a Dangerous Game

Platforms are finally taking action in African countries, but in Uganda and Nigeria's case, it’s led to an even worse outcome: citizens losing access.

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The Enduring Power of #FreeBritney

The hashtag kept Britney Spears’ conservatorship in the public eye—even when she wasn’t.

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The Unfortunate Punkonomics of Cryptocurrency

Plus: The early days of digital cash, the slow death of IPv4, and social distancing in the Black Sea.

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How to Break Into the Hex From 'WandaVision'—With Physics!

Want to safely pass through the radiation field surrounding the town of Westview? You're going to need some lead—and some handy equations.

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The Alarming Blind Spots in Healthcare AI

Artificial intelligence promises to make medicine smarter. But what happens when these software systems don't work as advertised?

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How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Gifts or Purchases

You can’t always get what you want. But there are smarter, more sustainable ways to get cash (or store credit) instead.

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These Retro Gaming Consoles Deliver a Dose of Nostalgia

From the stylish Evercade to the old-school Sega Genesis Mini, these machines will have you bleeping and blooping and blasting back to the good old days.

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Tiny Satellites Could Help Warn of the Next Big Hurricane

A constellation of nanosats could improve our understanding of the world’s most dangerous storms.

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The Most Important Things Microsoft Announced Today

After leaks and rumors, we got our first look at Windows 11, and the future of Windows as a platform, today. Here's what you have to look forward to this fall.

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The Biggest Windows 11 News Is an App Store Overhaul

By playing nice with Android and letting developers use their own payments system, Microsoft has fashioned itself as the anti-Apple for developers.

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NFC Flaws Let Researchers Hack ATMs by Waving a Phone

Flaws in card reader technology let a security firm consultant wreak havoc with point-of-sale systems and more.

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Before Guitar Hero, Gamers Rocked Out to Gitaroo Man

Sure, you can play the guitar and be a star, but what if you could play the guitar, be a star, and save the universe? Twenty years ago, you could.

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The Delta and Gamma Covid-19 Variants Are Taking Over the US

The two variants are threatening Alpha’s reign—and country's path out of the pandemic.

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The World Needs Deepfake Experts to Stem This Chaos

A crisis over a suspicious confession video in Myanmar underscores why we need a coordinated response to discern fact from fiction.

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Trick Out Your iPhone 12 With These Cases and Accessories

Whichever new model you get, we’ve rounded up the cases, chargers, and other extras you’ll want to snag.

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Volunteers Digitized Centuries of Handwritten Rain Data

As the UK went into lockdown, 16,000 volunteers put their spare time to good use, transcribing 350 years of archival records for use by modern climate scientists.

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Andreessen Horowitz Goes Ham on Crypto with a New $2.2B Fund

After its wildly successful Coinbase exit, the VC firm signals its commitment to cryptocurrencies with a third fund.

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The Untold Story Behind Lev's Voice in The Last of Us Part II

The game's creator and the teen who voiced the character talk to WIRED about bringing Lev to life and the importance of trans voices in video games.

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How to Survive the Worst Tornado in US History

It blew an entire town to pieces, flipping trains and flattening banks. But there’s one place you might try to hide.

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A Well-Meaning Feature Leaves Millions of Dell PCs Vulnerable

Flaws in a firmware security tool affect as many as 30 million desktops, laptops, and tablets.

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How to Watch Microsoft's Windows 11 Event—and What to Expect

The next version of Windows will finally be unveiled—officially, at least. Here's how to watch live, and the features that will be on their way to your PC soon.

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John McAfee Dies in Spanish Prison After Extradition Order

The antivirus pioneer and alleged cryptocurrency scammer was 75 years old.

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French Spyware Executives Are Indicted for Aiding Torture

The managers are accused of selling tech to Libya and Egypt that was used to to identify activists, read private messages, and kidnap, torture, or kill them.

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Prime Day 2021 Is Over: Here Are the 48 Best Remaining Deals

A few of our favorite things are still on sale, like laptops, soundbars, air purifiers, and more.

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Stop Putting Pressure on Developers to Rush Games to Market

If you hate buggy new releases, then you’re just going to have to learn to wait.

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Help! How Do I Make My Workplace More Diverse?

Megan offers advice for casting your net—because there's no excuse for a hiring pool where everyone looks the same.

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Can Some Classy Cookware Zap the Microwave's Bad Rap?

Anyday's cooking bowls—and their companion recipes—are meant to help you harness the time-saving power of the microwave you already have in your kitchen.

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Google Launches a New Medical App—Outside the US

The dermatology AI app won approval for use in the EU but not with the FDA, an odd twist on Europe's reputation for tough rules on tech.

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The Coelacanth May Live for a Century. That’s Not Great News

Scale markings reveal that this weird fish's lifespan is double what scientists first estimated. That also means they’re closer to extinction than we thought.

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These Startups Are Betting on a Remote-First World

As people redefine their relationship to the office, some entrepreneurs see an opportunity to reimagine everything from housing to education.

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What if Shopping on Amazon Was Just … Better?

From reselling old purchases to shipping new ones more efficiently, Amazon’s shopping model needs improving. These two visionaries have some fresh ideas.

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Why Utilities Want to Control Your Smart Thermostat

Don’t mess with Texans’ air conditioning. Here’s why some customers in the state had their thermostats remotely controlled.

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12 Best Coffee Maker Deals for Amazon Prime Day (2021)

Need a new French press, burr grinder, or scale? We've found discounts on WIRED-tested gadgets.

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The Best Electric Toothbrush is Half Off ($25) for Prime Day

The Colgate Hum has all the best features of a vibrating brush. Its buzz-worthy discount likely ends tonight.

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All the Ways Amazon Tracks You—and How to Stop It

The retail empire is obsessed with your data. But is the convenience worth your personal information?

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This Agency Wants to Figure Out Exactly How Much You Trust AI

The National Institute of Standards and Technology measures how many photons pass through a chicken. Now, it wants to quantify transparency around algorithms.

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Zoom Nearly Broke My Body. Here’s How to Protect Yours

During a year of teaching over Zoom, I developed some preventable injuries and a new outlook on what it means to stay healthy at home.

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An Observatory Spied on LA’s Carbon Emissions—From Space

The instrument reads sunlight intensity to determine carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere. Its findings could help reduce our carbon footprint.

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How to Safely Stay Connected When You Travel

No matter where or how you roam this summer, these tips can help you navigate or stay in touch with friends and family—when you want.

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Changes Are Coming to Google Chat and Meet. Here's What's New

So long, Hangouts. Hello, revamped apps for instant messaging, video calls, and collaboration.

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The Joy and Liberation of Customizing Your Avatar

The act of personalizing the character you'll play in a game is more than fun, it empowers you—and pulls you into the fantasy you're about to enjoy.

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Ranked Choice Voting Reveals the Weird Math of Elections

The New York City mayoral race could show whether a new way of measuring voter desires can actually be an alternate timeline for democracy.

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He Thought He Could Outfox the Gig Economy. He Was Wrong

Jeffrey Fang was a ride-hailing legend, a top earner with relentless hustle. Then his minivan was carjacked—with his kids in the back seat.

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25 Prime Day Deals for Your Post-Vax Summer Adventures

Seeking some safe fun in the sun? Head outside with deals on speakers, luggage, and more.

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Amazon Prime Day 2021 Phone Deal: The OnePlus 8 Is Only $350

The powerful device launched more than a year ago for double the price. This deal makes it one of the cheapest Android phones around.

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11 Prime Day PC Parts Deals to Build Your Own PC (2021)

Can you build almost an entire PC with just Amazon Prime Day deals? Yes. Yes, you can.

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An Algorithm That Predicts Deadly Infections Is Often Flawed

A study found that a system used to identify cases of sepsis missed most instances and frequently issued false alarms.

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Amazon Prime Day 2021: 25 Best Outdoor and Fitness Deals (Camping, Hiking, and More)

Prep yourself for summer with these Prime deals on camping gear, hiking gear, fitness trackers, biking accessories, and more.

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A New Wave of Dating Apps Takes Cues From TikTok and Gen Z

Online dating exploded in popularity during the pandemic, and the number of new startups has grown. But will they last?

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20 Best Gaming Gear Deals for Prime Day 2021: PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox

Amazon's big sale event is here, and it's hot out. Let's build an indoor oasis with these video game peripherals.

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Transit Agencies Are Trying Everything to Lure You Back

Systems in Boston, Cleveland, Las Vegas, and the San Francisco Bay Area are offering reduced fares or free rides. Others are considering abolishing fares altogether.

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20 Best Prime Day Deals on Amazon Devices: Kindle, Echo, Fire (2021)

Many of Amazon's best discounts are on its own devices, including Kindles, Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and more.

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Northern Farms Are Releasing Massive Amounts of Carbon

Humans have been draining peatlands to grow crops for centuries. It's a huge, underestimated source of greenhouse gas, scientists say.

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Amazon Prime Day 2021: 37 Best Kitchen, Home, Kids Deals

(Check for Updates!) Do you need a hair dryer, robot vacuum, or smart rice cooker? We can fill all your homebody needs here.

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Loki Has Always Been Marvel’s Most Queer Character

The character’s identity—rooted in sexually fluid Norse mythology—goes far beyond any form of queerness TV has ever seen.

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No, Covid-19 Vaccines Won't Make You Magnetic. Here's Why

No matter how many videos you’ve seen of people sticking spoons to their faces, that’s just not how magnets work.

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On Prime Day, Organizers Want You to Think of the Workers

Amazon’s annual sales event this year is unfolding against a backdrop of mounting pressure from labor activists.

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The 47 Best Prime Day Deals if You Work From Home

We've found discounts on webcams, laptops, monitors, and standing desks to kit out your home office.

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35 Awesome Prime Day Deals for $50 or Less

Don't break the bank in the name of a sale. We found a bunch of budget-friendly discounts on Amazon.

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The 51 Absolute Best Prime Day Deals

The best stuff! From Instant Pots to Echo Dots, here are all the greatest tech deals at Amazon's big sale.

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Walmart 'Deals for Days' 2021: The 18 Best Deals We've Found

Prime Day is more than Amazon now. Here's the best deals we've found at Walmart's "Deals for Days" event.

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Target 'Deal Days' Sale: The 22 Best Deals So Far (2021)

Amazon's Prime Day event has a lot of rival sales this year. From pet products to board games, here are the spoils of Target's discounts.

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Your Favorite Mobile Apps That Can Also Run in a Web Browser

Break free from the confines of your phone screen for messaging, music, and more.

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The Mystery at the Heart of Physics—That Only Math Can Solve

The full picture of quantum field theory has long eluded physicists. Calling in mathematicians will have profound consequences for both fields.

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Tech Companies Want to Tackle Harassment in Gaming

But Riot, Microsoft, Intel, and others have made clear that they're doing it on their terms.

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Catch Some Shut-Eye With Our 7 Favorite Sleep Sounds

From rain forest sounds to video game soundtracks, here are the WIRED Gadget Lab's favorite noises to fall asleep to.

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A Bug in the Android Google App Put Privacy at Risk

Plus: Airbnb's safety squad, a fake pharmacy crackdown, and more of the week's top security news.

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