Why Perseverance's First Mars Drilling Attempt Came Up Empty

Far from a failure, the sampling might actually offer tantalizing clues about the geology—and potential past life—of the Red Planet.

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A Mammoth Tusk Reveals a Woolly (and Unprecedented) Tale

Scientists used something called isotopic mapping to get a first look at how the creatures lived more than 17,000 years ago.

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How the Far Right Exploded on Steam and Discord

New research found that several of the major gaming platforms are hosting extremist activity, from racist livestreams to open support for neo-Nazis.

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A Simple Software Fix Could Limit Location Data Sharing

Carriers know where you are every time your phone re-connects to the cell network—but with Pretty Good Phone Privacy, they wouldn't have to.

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This Game Set in the Gaza Strip Doesn’t Let You Win

Five years after its release, Liyla and the Shadows of War is more relevant than ever—and it’s making an impact beyond the screen.

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Piepacker Gives Retro Games an Online Co-Op Upgrade

Play old-school titles and video chat with up to three friends in the same browser—for free.

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How to Scan a QR Code

Do you want to pay for coffee without tapping a grimy screen? Here's how to use your iPhone or Android phone to scan QR codes.

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Folding Phones Are the New 3D TV

Depending on who you ask, smartphones with folding screens—like the two models Samsung just released—are either a gimmick or the next frontier.

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This Device Helps Paralyzed People Breathe—and Sing

Called the Exo-Abs, the robotic device uses artificial intelligence to gauge how much pressure to put on a person’s midsection.

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Without Code for DeepMind’s Protein AI, One Lab Wrote Its Own

The Google subsidiary solved a fundamental problem in biology but didn’t promptly share their solution. So a University of Washington team tried to recreate it.

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I Think an AI Is Flirting With Me. Is It OK If I Flirt Back?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on emotional connection, continental affairs, and the ulterior motives of chatbots.

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The Unbearable Cuteness of Instagram Hedgehogs

Beneath the tiny top hats and GIF-able snuggle sessions, I found a dark tale of internet virality.

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Everything Samsung Announced at Its Unpacked Event

On Wednesday morning, the company unveiled new folding phones, some Wear OS smartwatches, and even more wireless earbuds.

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Apple's Privacy Mythology Doesn't Match Reality

The company's claims cloak threats to millions of users' iCloud, iMessage, and facial verification data.

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The 23 Best Back-to-School Deals on Laptops and Dorm Gear

Need a new computer or just a soothing weighted blanket for the new school year? We found deals on some of our favorites.

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How to Make Remote Learning Work for Your Children

If you're preparing for yet another round of homeschooling, we've identified a few ways to make this school year suck just a little bit less.

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The IPCC Report's Silver Lining: We Can Tackle Methane Now

The landmark assessment was dire. But it shows that by slashing methane emissions, humanity can make rapid progress in fighting climate change.

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The Pain Was Unbearable. So Why Did Doctors Turn Her Away?

A sweeping drug addiction risk algorithm has become central to how the US handles the opioid crisis. It may only be making the crisis worse.

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A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance

You may not have the full story about what network you're on—and how well you're protected.

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Here’s How to Try All the Top New iOS 15 Features Now

The next version of Apple’s iPhone operating system debuts this fall, but you can try the public beta—at your own risk.

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