The Eerie Landscapes in AC: Valhalla are Haunted by History

From ghostly English moors to crumbling ruins, people are drawn to dark places and fascinated with how they reflect the past.

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How to Stop Misinformation Before It Gets Shared

It's never been easier for mistruths to go viral, and content moderation is inadequate. What social media needs is some old-fashioned friction.

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The Return to 'Normal' Is Going to Be So Awkward

This week, we discuss how our bodies and minds will deal with the anxiety of reentering society after a year in lockdown.

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How to Free the Ever Given—Using Buoyancy Force!

Sure, you could dig the massive ship out of the Suez Canal. Or you could calculate how many containers you’d have to remove to make it light enough to float again.

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Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 Is Leaner and Cheaper

It's not really a successor, but the company's latest Chrome OS laptop has better battery life and won't break the bank.

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Vaccine FOMO Is Real. Here's How to Deal With It

These last few months of waiting can feel agonizing. But there are steps you can take to manage the anxiety.

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The Ionizer in Your School May Not Do Much to Fight Covid

Manufacturers say the devices remove 99 percent of viruses. Researchers say such claims are unproven, and cheaper air filters are more effective.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus

Here's all the WIRED coverage in one place, from how to keep your children entertained to how this outbreak is affecting the economy.

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Social Media CEOs Can’t Defend Their Business Model

Everyone knows Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube make money by keeping users engaged. Why won’t their executives admit it to Congress?

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Scientists Identify a Deadly Toxin That's Been Killing Birds

Thousands of eagles and other fowl have died from a mysterious condition that attacks their nervous systems. Now, after decades of investigation, we know why.

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Genera+ion Doesn't Give Its Characters the Depth They Deserve

The cut-and-paste portrayals of queer identity in HBO Max's new series provide visibility—but not substance.

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A Boy, His Brain, and a Decades-Long Medical Controversy

No one could deny that Timothy was sick. But when doctors can’t agree on the cause of an illness, what happens to the patients trapped in limbo?

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The Dark Web Is Teeming With Vaccine Listings Right Now

Vendors are cashing in on people desperate to leapfrog the line—or falsely certify that they got the shot.

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The Gear You Need for a Home Tool Kit

You can handle more DIY projects than you think—just make sure you get quality hardware.

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Groups Call for Ethical Guidelines on Location-Tracking Tech

The Locus Charter asks companies to commit to 10 principles, including minimizing data collection and actively seeking consent from users.

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Away's Suitcases and Carry-On Bags Are on Sale Now

This marks the second time the company has slashed prices on its luggage.

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Howard Scott Warshaw Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Video Games

Better known as HSW, the legendary Atari developer talks about the infamous E.T. game, his new book, and why Steven Spielberg still hasn’t called him back.

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What Will It Take to Get a Cargo Ship Unstuck From the Suez?

The task won’t be easy: Tugboats, excavators, and cranes all may be enlisted to help the Ever Given, while at least 34 other ships wait around the blockage.

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Intel Wants to Revive US Chipmaking. It Has to Catch Up First

The semiconductor giant announced plans to open its factories to others, but will send some of its most advanced designs to be made in Taiwan.

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Slack Now Lets You DM Anyone. So Long, Work-Life Balance

Now people you don’t work with can send you direct messages in Slack. It’s not necessarily an “email killer,” but it’s also not great for chats.

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