NASA’s Perseverance Rover Digs Up Organic Molecules on Mars

These are tantalizing hints that microbes might have lived on Mars billions of years ago, but scientists need to study the rocks back on Earth to be sure.

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Satellite Data Shows How Russia Has Destroyed Ukrainian Grain

The Russian blockade and bombardments are cutting off thousands of tons of grain, threatening the food supply in countries that rely on wheat exports.

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Monkeypox Cases in the US Are Falling. No One Knows Why

Are the vaccines working, are people changing their social behavior, is the virus burning itself out—and how will we know?

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What Modern Humans Can Learn From Ancient Software

Retrocomputing is about more than nostalgic nerdery. It’s also a way to keep your tech in perspective.

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The Best Wired Gaming Headsets for Every System

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.

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Teaching ‘Selfish’ Wind Turbines to Share Can Boost Productivity

A software update can help turbines become less disruptive to their neighbors and distribute the wind more efficiently.

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The Twitter Whistleblower's Testimony Has Senators Out for Blood

Peiter "Mudge" Zatko's allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech.

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9 Great Headphone Deals to Find Your Autumn Groove

Your old earbuds might not be cutting it for school or work. Here are some nice discounts on WIRED-tested favorites.

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The iPhone 14 Pro Isn't as Big of an Upgrade as Apple Thinks

Dynamic Island is fun, and the Always-on Display is a nice perk. But the cameras aren’t a huge leap over predecessors.

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The End of Roe Will Spark a Digital Civil War

New privacy and expression laws that vary state to state will be a nightmare for platforms, and for users’ rights.

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Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning

Yurii Shchyhol gives WIRED a rare interview about running the country’s Derzhspetszviazok and the state of the online conflict with Russia.

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The Vast Wasteland of Internet Television

When TV came online in the aughts, it was exciting. Then Facebook took over.

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What Do We Really Know About Mental Illness?

Rachel Aviv’s unflinching and personal new book, Strangers to Ourselves, rejects pat answers in favor of penetrating questions.

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The Best Music Streaming Apps to Get Your Groove On

March to the beat of your own drum machine with the best service for new music discovery, sharing with friends, and more.

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Randall Munroe Is Back to Answer Your Impossible Questions

The xkcd author and former NASA engineer tackles our questions about science education, solvable climate issues, and his latest What If? book.

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Kate Beaton on Creating the Best Graphic Novel of 2022

The cartoonist’s Ducks is a devastating memoir about life in the oil sands of northern Alberta, Canada.

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When the Big One Hits Portland, Cargo Bikers Will Save You

The Pacific Northwest is due for a massive quake. I trained to help rescue efforts in the aftermath—by racing around the city on an electric kid hauler.

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Undocumented Workers Protest Uber Eats Crackdown

In France, the gig economy platform welcomed thousands of immigrants during the pandemic, unions say. Now it’s deactivating them en masse.

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16 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear

Our tips and picks can up your mask game—whether you're heading back to the office or just want to stay safe and stylish.

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The Mystery of Why Some People Don’t Get Covid

A small number of people appear naturally immune to the coronavirus. Scientists think they might hold the key to helping protect us all.

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