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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Your TV Sounds Terrible. A Soundbar Can Fix That

Every television deserves a dedicated row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorites.

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Let Users Own the Tech Companies They Help Build

Startups typically either go public or get acquired. But a more sustainable, accountable option would be to give the user base a stake.

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M.O.D.O.K. Is How Marvel Can Master the Multiverse

By untethering from the main canon, Hulu's madcap stop-motion spectacle can be as weird as it wants.

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Samsung’s New Galaxy A52 5G Is a Reliable Droid

The new $500 handset does everything a phone needs to do, though it's plagued by the same flaws as its predecessor.

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What's With All This Ooey, Gooey Sea Snot?

A phlegmy film is coating the coast around Istanbul—and warmer water could be to blame.

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These Are Our Favorite Smart Displays Right Now

Ever wish you could smash a tablet and smart speaker together? These devices try to offer the best of both worlds.

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Games Don't Just Let You Escape. They Also Help You Remember

Video games aren't unique in the way they make us nostalgic, but those memories do seem to persist more than other forms of entertainment. Here's why.

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The US Government Is Finally Moving at the Speed of Tech

Lina Khan’s ascendance to the top of the FTC, and a set of bipartisan antitrust proposals, shows just how much has changed in Washington—and how suddenly.

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This Low-Tech Habit Kept Me Connected in the Lonely Pandemic

Going on my runs just wasn't the same in a locked-down city. It was time to phone a friend.

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Some Practical Advice for Living With a Writer

It's not always easy, but fantasy author Jane Lindskold's book Wanderings on Writing provides some honest tips.

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The 9 Best Turntables for Your Vinyl Collection

Looking for fresh indoor hobbies? Why not start a record collection? These entry-level turntables will help you enjoy analog audio at home.

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The Mystery of Betelgeuse's Dimming Has Finally Been Solved

Astronomers say a cold patch and a stellar burp are behind the star's strange dip in brightness.

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A New Tool Wants to Save Open Source from Supply Chain Hacks

Sigstore will make code signing free and easy for software developers, providing an important first line of defense.

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A Quick and Dirty Agenda for Congress to Curb Big Tech

Plus: A fair-use summit with Girl Talk, how to explain consciousness, and a pre-summer bake.

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The Sex Lives of Superheroes

This week the internet dared to ask: What does Batman do in bed?

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Beware Smokescreen Trolling, Trump Followers' Favorite Tactic

Trumpists have weaponized a new technique to win the ideological war. How pro-democracy voices respond to it matters.

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