We’re All Going to the World’s Fair Is a Meditative Creepypasta

Horror and boredom mingle in director Jane Schoenbrun’s new film about a girl obsessed with an online role-playing game.

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Scientists Want to Probe Uranus With a New Spacecraft

In an influential report that comes out once a decade, researchers propose a space mission to Uranus and a lander to Saturn’s moon, Enceladus.

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Our Favorite Products Made of Upcycled and Recycled Materials

Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made from repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks.

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The End of Astronauts—and the Rise of Robots

Human space travel has captured the global imagination, but robots may be a better, cheaper, and safer option.

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Breville's New Multicooker Delivers Consistent, Tasty Results

The kitchen tech giant's new multicooker entry is a solid update on the original.

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The Activist Legacy of the IBM Black Workers Alliance

As a tech worker turned tech organizer, I believed the current wave of activism was the first. Then I realized I was part of an important lineage.

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Battle Kitty Stretches the Limits of Netflix’s Interactive Tech

The animated kids series plays like a video game—and demonstrates the potential of interactive shows.

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Hospital Robots Are Helping Combat a Wave of Nurse Burnout

Moxi and other delivery-focused assistants have become even more critical as the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed health care workers to their limits.

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The Surprising Climate Cost of the Humblest Battery Material

Graphite is made in blazing-hot furnaces powered by dirty energy. Until recently, there has been no good tally of the carbon emissions.

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The End of Alcohol

Glamorous influencers are blending science and superstition to help people “change their relationship to drinking.” Did I miss out by getting sober the old-fashioned way?

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The Best Mobile Controllers for Gaming on the Go

Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested smartphone controllers for your iPhone or Android instead.

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Crypto Is Poised to Reshape Taxes—and Cities

Tokens like CityCoins could turn taxes into another investment vehicle, for better or worse.

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The Artful, Subdued Translations of Modern Pop

Young artists like Latto, Vince Staples, and Doechii are subtly persuading listeners to rethink the way music genres can be interpreted.

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A Brutal Wave of Bird Flu Spotlights the Need for a Poultry Vaccine

More than 27 million birds have died or been slaughtered, and wild birds are dying too. Without a shot, farmers have to rely on vigilance and culling their flocks.

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Beginner Golfers Should Give These Inexpensive Clubs a Swing

Even if you're an intermediate golfer, Stix clubs might be your best fit. They’re a good value, they look sharp, and they can improve your distance.

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For mRNA, Covid Vaccines Are Just the Beginning

With clinical vaccine trials for everything from HIV to Zika, messenger RNA could transform medicine—or widen health care inequalities.

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The Future of the Web Is Marketing Copy Generated by Algorithms

The killer app for GPT-3 could help marketers lure clicks and game Google rankings.

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11 PC Games You Can Play Forever

There's always something new to play, but these are our favorites when you're seeking something tried and true.

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A Newly Measured Particle Could Break Known Physics

A new analysis of W bosons suggests these particles are significantly heavier than predicted by the standard model of particle physics.

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How to Give macOS Quick Look New Powers

This simple utility is one of the Mac's best tools. Here's how to use it to preview code, peek into archives, and more.

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