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The Physics of Throwing a Starship Off a Cliff to Make It Fly

A physics-based analysis of that scene from the new Star Trek movie. The post The Physics of Throwing a Starship Off a Cliff to Make It Fly appeared first on WIRED .

Self-Driving Cars Will Love the Driving Hell That Is Boston

Hellish traffic and atrocious drivers make it a perfect proving ground for autonomous vehicles. The post Self-Driving Cars Will Love the Driving Hell That Is Boston appeared first on WIRED .

Don’t Look Now, But 2016 Is Resurrecting Poetry

As our nation grapples with the fallout of a contentious election and a year of unimaginable violence, Twitter has become an outlet for the oldest of arts. The post Don't Look Now, But 2016 Is Resurrecting Poetry appeared first on WIRED .

The Bomb-Sniffing Dogs That Patrol Russia’s Power Stations

About 40 dogs patrol power plants in Russia's southernmost republic. The post The Bomb-Sniffing Dogs That Patrol Russia’s Power Stations appeared first on WIRED .

Great. Now Even Your Headphones Can Spy on You

Israeli researchers show that even if you're paranoid enough to remove your computer's microphone, malware can convert your headphones into spy bugs. The post Great. Now Even Your Headphones Can Spy on You appeared first on WIRED .

13 Amazing Gadgets to Help You Win Thanksgiving

Everyone will be giving thanks for you, because you totally pwnd Thanksgiving 2016. The post 13 Amazing Gadgets to Help You Win Thanksgiving appeared first on WIRED .

Ahoy Travelers: These Are Your Rights When Airlines Screw Up

The law provides privileges to keep you safe, comfortable, and sane as you battle your way home. The post Ahoy Travelers: These Are Your Rights When Airlines Screw Up appeared first on WIRED .

MIT’s Brilliant Trick to Make VR Go Wireless

You've got no strings to hold you down. The post MIT's Brilliant Trick to Make VR Go Wireless appeared first on WIRED .

5 Things to Catch on Hulu Before They Disappear Next Month

You've got a four-day weekend coming up and a fully-stocked Hulu watchlist. Here's what to do. The post 5 Things to Catch on Hulu Before They Disappear Next Month appeared first on WIRED .

If Trump Wants to Fix Infrastructure, He Has to Learn From These Projects

Rethinking outdated ideas for the 21st Century The post If Trump Wants to Fix Infrastructure, He Has to Learn From These Projects appeared first on WIRED .

Long After ISIS Collapses, Its Empire of Explosives Will Reign

ISIS' new approach to improved explosive devices---disguises, booby traps, and deployment in huge numbers---is making cleanup harder than ever. The post Long After ISIS Collapses, Its Empire of Explosives Will Reign appeared first on WIRED .

Apple Pay Will Change the Way Your Brain Thinks About Buying Things

Economists and brain scientists agree that digital payment technologies can affect consumer spending. The post Apple Pay Will Change the Way Your Brain Thinks About Buying Things appeared first on WIRED .

Oracle Just Bought Dyn, the Company That Brought Down the Internet

An attack on internet infrastructure company Dyn last month cut off access to some of the world's biggest sites last month. Now Oracle is buying the company The post Oracle Just Bought Dyn, the Company That Brought Down the Internet appeared first on WIRED .

What Silicon Valley Got Wrong About the 2016 Election

In this episode of WIRED Dot Gov, we talk with Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken and Social Capital CEO Chamath Palihapitiya about the 2016 election. The post What Silicon Valley Got Wrong About the 2016 Election appeared first on WIRED .

Donald Trump Is Right: Theater Should Be a Safe Place. Just Not the Way He Means

Yes, theaters need to be safe spaces-for criticism as well as praise. The post Donald Trump Is Right: Theater Should Be a Safe Place. Just Not the Way He Means appeared first on WIRED .

You Can Now Go Live With Instagram Stories

It's most Snapchat-like features are getting a little injection of immediacy. The post You Can Now Go Live With Instagram Stories appeared first on WIRED .