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These Posters Are Actually Photos of Tiny Movie Sets

Look closely: That aerial view of the 'Pulp Fiction' diner is actually $12 worth of glue, paper, and foam. The post These Posters Are Actually Photos of Tiny Movie Sets appeared first on WIRED .

A Material From Shapeshifting Planes Could Heal Human Flesh

Polyvinylidene fluoride is a material NASA researchers have refined for use in morphing aircraft, which shapeshift in response to their environment. But it can also kickstart the human body's healing process. The post A Material From Shapeshifting Planes Could Heal Human Flesh appeared first on WIRED .

WIRED Pilot Program: The Crown

Netflix's most expensive original series ever follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II of England. The post WIRED Pilot Program: The Crown appeared first on WIRED .

Facebook’s “Free” Internet Will Harm Low-Income Consumers

Opinion: Letting corporations dictate our internet access choices online won't build the digital future we're fighting for. The post Facebook's "Free" Internet Will Harm Low-Income Consumers appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Doctor Strange Might Just Be the Future of Marvel Movies

Visually dynamic, existential yet comical, and with only tenuous connections to the rapidly-expanding Avengers plot line? We could get used to this. The post Review: Doctor Strange Might Just Be the Future of Marvel Movies appeared first on WIRED .

Sun: A Seriously Beautiful Weather App Powered by Dark Sky

Unlike most weather apps, Sun only shows a user neatly parceled amounts of information at any given time. The post Sun: A Seriously Beautiful Weather App Powered by Dark Sky appeared first on WIRED .

Space Sim House of the Dying Sun Gets Combat Down to a Science

This new game captures the feeling of PC space flight sims from the 1990s—then boils it down to its essence. The post Space Sim House of the Dying Sun Gets Combat Down to a Science appeared first on WIRED .

The Hidden Art of Designing Trains for Anti-Social Commuters

How BART's designers create train cars with your needs in mind. The post The Hidden Art of Designing Trains for Anti-Social Commuters appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Tile Mate and Slim

The easiest way to add locational tracking to your wallet, passport, or cat is back. Tile Slim and Tile Mate are smaller and more powerful. The post Review: Tile Mate and Slim appeared first on WIRED .

The Genius Kids Behind Obama’s Favorite Science Projects

The White House Science Fair and Maker Faire celebrate students pushing the limits of science and technology. With photography by Platon. The post The Genius Kids Behind Obama's Favorite Science Projects appeared first on WIRED .

Huawei’s Newest Supersized Phone Comes in a $1,500 Porsche Design Version

The Mate 9 is a massive handset that comes in two different variations with slightly different specs and very different prices. The post Huawei's Newest Supersized Phone Comes in a $1,500 Porsche Design Version appeared first on WIRED .

The 2016 Presidential Campaign—in Toilet Paper and Hot Sauce

Two Italian photographers catalogue the angry election paraphernalia they found while traveling the American southwest. The post The 2016 Presidential Campaign—in Toilet Paper and Hot Sauce appeared first on WIRED .

Forget Big Data—Little Data Is Making Learning Personal

At the Innovation Academy in Arizona, students are making their own schedules and learning at their own pace. The secret is collecting little bits of data. The post Forget Big Data—Little Data Is Making Learning Personal appeared first on WIRED .

Google’s Chrome Hackers Are About to Upend Your Idea of Web Security

Parisa Tabriz and her team of security engineers are using the world's most popular browser to drag the web towards encryption. The post Google's Chrome Hackers Are About to Upend Your Idea of Web Security appeared first on WIRED .

Electron Microscopes Can Finally See in Wonderful Color

A new method of colorizing electron microscope imagery will make it easier for microbiologists to spot elusive molecules. The post Electron Microscopes Can Finally See in Wonderful Color appeared first on WIRED .

Cops Probably Don’t Have Time to Arrest You for Taking Ballot Selfies

But you still shouldn't in these 17 states where the act is illegal. The post Cops Probably Don't Have Time to Arrest You for Taking Ballot Selfies appeared first on WIRED .

A Beautifully Agonizing Video of Unsatisfying Moments

This video is frustrating and annoying and very disappointing and DEAR LORD WE CAN'T STOP WATCHING SOMEBODY PLEASE SEND HELP. The post A Beautifully Agonizing Video of Unsatisfying Moments appeared first on WIRED .