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One Great Way to Reduce Gun Violence? A Whole Lot of Data

We must refuse to accept our urban gun violence crisis as unsolvable. The data show us that it isn't. The post One Great Way to Reduce Gun Violence? A Whole Lot of Data appeared first on WIRED .

Millions of Farm Animals Fall Victim to Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew has drowned or swept away millions of chickens, turkeys, and hogs in North Carolina's rural landscape. The post Millions of Farm Animals Fall Victim to Hurricane Matthew appeared first on WIRED .

Buying Guide: 16 Essentials to Smarten Up Your Home Office

We have all the picks to make you more productive, from a desk and chair to snacks and software. The post Buying Guide: 16 Essentials to Smarten Up Your Home Office appeared first on WIRED .

While You Were Offline: People on Twitter Don’t Think Women Should Vote

If you were offline last week you missed a lot of reactions to Donald Trump. Let's catch you up. The post While You Were Offline: People on Twitter Don't Think Women Should Vote appeared first on WIRED .

Shirley Jackson Is Finally Getting the Appreciation She Deserves

In the latest 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, writer Ruth Franklin discusses her new biography of author Shirley Jackson. The post Shirley Jackson Is Finally Getting the Appreciation She Deserves appeared first on WIRED .

Security News This Week: Hackers Hit a Nuclear Plant

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Hackers Hit a Nuclear Plant appeared first on WIRED .

Clean Up Summer With a Self-Driving Roomba for Your Pool

Like a whale, the Moobi sucks down water, filtering out waste as if it were tasty plankton. The post Clean Up Summer With a Self-Driving Roomba for Your Pool appeared first on WIRED .

The Frantic Development Devouring China’s Natural World

If mountains are in your way, move them. The post The Frantic Development Devouring China’s Natural World appeared first on WIRED .

Space Photos of the Week: Purple Haze Star Cluster, All in Your Brain

Space photos of the week, October 9 — 15, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: Purple Haze Star Cluster, All in Your Brain appeared first on WIRED .

Obama Geeks Out Over a Brain-Controlled Robotic Arm That ‘Feels’

At the White House Frontiers Conference, Obama makes it clear that presidents can be science-loving nerds, too. The post Obama Geeks Out Over a Brain-Controlled Robotic Arm That 'Feels' appeared first on WIRED .

Miyamoto Spills Donkey Kong’s Darkest Secrets, 35 Years Later

Nintendo had a company bathtub, <em>Donkey Kong,</em> was supposed to talk to you, and Mario is 24 years old. The post Miyamoto Spills Donkey Kong' s Darkest Secrets, 35 Years Later appeared first on WIRED .

The Competitive Pinballers of Portland, and the Week’s Other Characters

We're proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post The Competitive Pinballers of Portland, and the Week's Other Characters appeared first on WIRED .

Arcade Fire

Consumer VR hit a new high water mark this month. We bring in an expert, WIRED's own Peter Rubin, to chart the changes. The post Arcade Fire appeared first on WIRED .