To Fight Severe Drought, China Is Turning to Technology

The country is exploring cloud seeding, GM crops, and a multibillion-dollar water-transfer system to address its worst water shortages on record.

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Careless Errors in Hundreds of Apps Could Expose Troves of Data

Researchers found that mobile applications contain keys that could provide access to both user information and private files from unconnected apps.

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My 4 Days in Fake Gay-Conversion Therapy

In Scandinavia, role-playing weekends get immersive and extreme. This Larp seemed like fun—until my queer American brain snapped.

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Behind Google Worker Protests of an Israeli Government Cloud Deal

Ariel Koren and fellow Googlers feared the company’s technology could be used against Palestinians. She says pressure from managers forced her to resign.

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Is the Psychedelic Therapy Bubble About to Burst?

A new paper argues that excitement has veered into misinformation—and scientists should be the ones to set things straight.

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You’re Not Stringer Bell, but You May Still Need a Burner Phone

Prepaid phones are looking good as privacy worries peak.

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The FTC May (Finally) Protect Americans From Data Brokers

The agency’s lawsuit against Kochava should squash the industry’s core defense—and help keep sensitive info off the open market.

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Apple Fixed a Serious iOS Security Flaw—Have You Updated Yet?

Plus: Chrome patches another zero-day flaw, Microsoft closes up 100 vulnerabilities, Android gets a significant patch, and more.

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The Long, Leguminous Quest to Give Crops Nitrogen Superpowers

Farmers have to apply heaps of emissions-heavy fertilizer to provide crops with enough nitrogen. Scientists are looking to legumes for help.

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Who Pays for an Act of Cyberwar?

Cyberinsurance doesn't cover acts of war. But even as cyberattacks mount, the definition of "warlike" actions remains blurry.

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Rivian's R1T and R1S Are Our New Favorite Off-Road EVs

We put Rivian’s all-electric siblings through a 1,300-mile stress test. From comfort to range and versatility, they passed with flying colors.

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Swarms of Satellites Are Tracking Illegal Fishing and Logging

In some of the world’s most inaccessible places, tiny satellites are watching—and listening—for signs of destruction.

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A US Freight Rail Crisis Threatens More Supply-Chain Chaos

Federal regulators and the White House have been scrambling to prevent poor service and a possible strike from jamming up a vital but often overlooked network.

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Inside the Shadow Evacuation of Kabul

In the last two weeks of the war, an ad hoc team armed with group chats, QR codes, and satellite maps launched a mad dash to save imperiled Afghan allies.

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How New CGI Made House of the Dragon’s Beasts More Real

There are 17 dragons in HBO's new Game of Thrones prequel, each with its own quirks and intricacies.

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A New Approach to Car Batteries Is About to Transform EVs

Auto companies are designing ways to build a car’s fuel cells into its frame, making electric rides cheaper, roomier, and able to hit ranges of 620 miles.

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Driving Toward the Automobile’s Electric, Autonomous Future

GM president Mark Reuss talks with WIRED about how to sell EVs, his optimism for robot cars, and why the company shifted more of its supply chain back to the US.

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Can a Particle Accelerator Trace the Origins of Printing?

Movable metal type is often traced back to Gutenberg’s workshop, but its history is far older in Asia. Researchers are using atomic-scale tools to rewrite the narrative.

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The Telegram-Powered News Outlet Waging Guerrilla War on Russia

Anti-Putin media network February Morning has become a central player in the underground fight against the Kremlin.

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How to Use the Emergency SOS Feature on Your Smartphone

Let’s hope you never need it—but it's important to know how it works.

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