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Insect Farming Is Booming. But Is It Cruel?

More than a trillion insects are raised each year as high-protein, low-carbon animal feed, but the practice might have a...

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Crypto Faces a Banking Crisis. For Some, It’s a Conspiracy

The collapse of crypto-friendly Silvergate and Signature Bank has left the industry scrambling to find anyone willing to...

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This Is the New Leader of Russia's Infamous Sandworm Hacking Unit

Evgenii Serebriakov now runs the most aggressive hacking team of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. Thanks...

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Kia EV9 2023: Radical Design, Autonomous Tech

The all-electric SUV combines rugged and sleek design, has movable seating, and is the first to use the company’s autono...

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FLIR One Edge Pro Review: Thermal Images and Videos From Any Phone

This professional-grade thermal camera clips onto any phone and connects over Wi-Fi, adding flexibility to your visual t...

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Cars That Watch Their Drivers Could Reteach the World to Drive

Automakers are adding cameras and algorithms that monitor and nudge drivers to improve safety and ensure people supervis...

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How to Create Your Optimal Bedtime Routine

We asked experts how to craft a more intentional, peace-filled ritual to support a better night’s sleep.

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An AI Told Me I Had Cancer

Why was an AI looking through my medical records and how did it work? I decided to find out.

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How a Beam of Pellets Could Blast a Probe Into Deep Space

Researchers seek to develop advanced propulsion systems that can transform long-distance space exploration.

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AI-Generated Voice Deep Fakes Aren’t Scary Good—Yet

The threat of scammers using voice deepfakes in their cons is real, but researchers say old-school voice-impersonation a...

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Welcome to the Comfy Office of the Future

To lure back workers and compete with the convenience of home, companies are offering more substantial perks and giving...

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Save the Planet by Eating This Big Ugly Fish

The hardiest freshwater fish in America could revive the Midwest’s fishing industry—or destroy the Great Lakes. So much...

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In Ukraine, Crypto Finds a Purpose

The UN’s refugee agency has partnered with blockchain and money transfer companies to get vital aid to people displaced...

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A Gene Therapy Cure for Sickle Cell Is on the Horizon

Two life-altering treatments could soon be available, but questions remain about how accessible and affordable they’ll b...

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The World’s Real ‘Cybercrime’ Problem

From US state laws to the international stage, definitions of “cybercrime” remain vague, broad, and increasingly entrenc...

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A Spy Wants to Connect With You on LinkedIn

Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China have been caught using fake profiles to gather information. But the platform’s tool...

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The Future Smartphone: More Folds, Less Phone, a Whole Lot of AI

We are no longer racing to upgrade the device that sits at the center of our lives. What’s next for the phone?

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Wine, Skiing, and Loans: How Silicon Valley Bank Became Startups’ Best Friend

Founders and investors say the bank opened doors—and offered perks—no other bank would. Now companies may face a funding...

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GPT-4 Will Make ChatGPT Smarter but Won't Fix Its Flaws

A new version of the AI system that powers the popular chatbot has better language skills, but is still biased, prone to...

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Neuromarketing and the Battle for Your Brain

You experience subtle and overt manipulation on the web every day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t think and act for you...

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Pi Is Hiding Everywhere

For Pi Day, let’s track down the surprising spots where this mathematical constant turns up, from the quantum world to t...

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Company of Heroes 3 Gives Strategy Games a Much-Needed Reboot

An old favorite is back, and in surprisingly excellent form for a game that could otherwise feel out of place and time.

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Eargo 7 Hearing Aids Review: Improved Performance, But Still Pricey

The newest over-the-counter hearing aids from Eargo look just like the previous models, though the guts have been improv...

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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Laptop Review: Almost a Surface

Dell's latest hybrid takes on the Microsoft Surface with a new tablet and detachable keyboard design.

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How to Lucid Dream (Even if You Think You Can’t)

Want to take control inside your dreams? Turns out it’s a skill you can practice.

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Ukrainians’ Google Searches Reveal a Year of Fear—and Hope

Digital traces including social posts and search queries like “How many tank squadrons?” capture a population’s struggle...

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Candela’s C-8 Is a Boat That Flies

WIRED soars across the San Francisco Bay in this $390K, Polestar-powered, all-electric hydrofoil that wants to be more l...

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The Movie That Changed How People Understand Pi

Darren Aronofsky’s film, which turns 25 this year, injected the mathematical constant into pop culture's consciousn...

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Scams Are Ruining Pakistan’s Digital Economy

Ecommerce is booming, but as one gaming group found out, there are few protections for buyers.

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Europe Is Bracing for (Another) Devastating Drought

After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water shortage.

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