To Test Cancer Drugs, These Scientists Grew ‘Avatars’ of Tumors

Growing organoids in dishes and xenografts in mice lets scientists re-create a living person’s tumor—and test dozens of drugs against them at the same time.

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Of Course We’re Living in a Simulation

The only people who absolutely disagree are, well, scientists. They need to get over themselves and join the fun.

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Why The Andy Warhol Diaries Recreated the Artist’s Voice With AI

The filmmakers had under four minutes of audio to work with. And yes, they considered the ethical concerns.

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Apple Continues Its Slow March Toward the MacPad Future

The new iPad Air gets a desktop-grade chip. Consider it a sign of things to come.

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High-Difficulty Games Don't Have to Be Toxic

Challenging games are often associated with gatekeeping. But designers can use difficulty levels in interesting and valuable ways.

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Are These Chimpanzees Using Insects as Medicine?

Researchers observed chimps in Gabon applying insects to wounds—and it’s raising big questions about animal altruism and self-medication.

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‘I’m the Operator’: The Aftermath of a Self-Driving Tragedy

In 2018, an Uber autonomous vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian. In a WIRED exclusive, the human behind the wheel finally speaks.

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How Police Abuse Phone Data to Persecute LGBTQ People

In many parts of the world, law enforcement uses WhatsApp chats, text messages, and photos from confiscated phones as "evidence" against persecuted groups.

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The Hidden Role of Facial Recognition Tech in Many Arrests

The technology is spreading fast among police, and often wrong. But people charged with crimes are rarely told an algorithm came into play.

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These Ukrainians Are Stuck in Antarctica as War Rages at Home

At the Vernadsky research base, a crew of 12 Ukrainians watch from thousands of miles away as their country is battered by Russian attacks.

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How to Watch Tuesday's iPhone Launch Event

The company is expected to unveil new hardware, possibly including a new iPhone SE, new iPads, and new laptops. Here's how to tune in.

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The Polestar 2 Is One Sharp, Google-Pimped Ride

An agile ride and angular lines distinguish this sporty EV with the first Google-designed media system. But others are coming to take it on.

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How Wrongful Arrests Based on AI Derailed 3 Men's Lives

Robert Williams, Michael Oliver, and Nijeer Parks were misidentified by facial recognition software. The impact cast a long shadow.

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The Balldo Made Me Rethink Sex in the Most Absurd Way Possible

The “world's first ball-dildo” is less of an erotic toy,  more of a dadaist interrogation of the very concept of pleasure.

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The Benefits of Gaming As a Couple—or Even With Your Kid

Playing It Takes Two with my partner was challenging, eye-opening, and also proved that playing games cooperatively is good for all relationships.

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How to Use Google Drive’s New Search Tools

Finding your stuff in the cloud just got easier.

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The Best Meal Kit Delivery Services for Every Kind of Cook

From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent a couple years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.

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17 Great Deals on Outdoors Gear, Home Office, and Smartphones

If you're itching to get outdoors at the first sign of spring, now is the time to restock your camping and hiking gear.

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12 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them

How accurate are rapid at-home tests? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers.

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You Should Still Test Yourself for Covid. Here’ When

Even if you're vaccinated, there are still scenarios where you should get tested and use your results to make smart, empathetic choices.

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