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Let’s Take a Second to Think About the Rogue One That Almost Was

Judging from the dialogue and scenes that didn't make it to final cut, we might have seen a very different movie. The post Let's Take a Second to Think About the Rogue One That Almost Was appeared first on WIRED .

Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt Answer All Your Burning Questions

It's like letting the internet interview a pair of superstars—just without all the y'know, verbal abuse. The post Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt Answer All Your Burning Questions appeared first on WIRED .

How Science Uncovered $80 Million of Fine Art Forgeries

Highly specialized tools sussed out a fake Jackson Pollock and nearly 40 other forgeries created by a Chinese artist in Queens, New York. The post How Science Uncovered $80 Million of Fine Art Forgeries appeared first on WIRED .

Obama’s Outgoing Science Advisor Will Keep Watch in 2017

Having a science-minded voice in the new president's ear could potentially mediate some of Trump's anti-science attitudes. The post Obama's Outgoing Science Advisor Will Keep Watch in 2017 appeared first on WIRED .

Wireless Routers Are Hot Again. Here Are WIRED’s Favorites

There are a whole bunch of fancy new routers these days. Most of them are similar. Some of them are not. The post Wireless Routers Are Hot Again. Here Are WIRED's Favorites appeared first on WIRED .

Step Inside China’s Hellish, Illicit Steel Factories

The government wants to shut them down. But some are dodging regulations anyway. The post Step Inside China’s Hellish, Illicit Steel Factories appeared first on WIRED .

Peep These Ancient Treasures Dug Up With London’s New Train Tunnels

So many old-timey pots. Also lots of dead people. The post Peep These Ancient Treasures Dug Up With London's New Train Tunnels appeared first on WIRED .

Why Do Dogs Love Yoga Mats So Much?

You unfurl your yoga mat at home, ready to stretch out into downward dog—but a second later, your pup has already started some stretches of her own. The post Why Do Dogs Love Yoga Mats So Much? appeared first on WIRED .

National Geographic’s Classic Infographics, Now in One Stunning Book

The new anthology includes infographics from throughout the magazine's 128-year history. The post National Geographic ’s Classic Infographics, Now in One Stunning Book appeared first on WIRED .

Dear Mr. Trump: To ‘Cyber’ Better, Try the Blockchain

Opinion: Our digital infrastructure is more fragile than we imagine. Using the blockchain for security could help. The post Dear Mr. Trump: To 'Cyber' Better, Try the Blockchain appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Joseph Joseph M-Cuisine Microwave Rice Cooker

This $20 gadget lets you cook rice, oatmeal, and other grains in the microwave. The post Review: Joseph Joseph M-Cuisine Microwave Rice Cooker appeared first on WIRED .

Inside LeakedSource and Its Database of 3 Billion Hacked Accounts

The anonymous and very secretive "Google of data breaches" offers a vital, if controversial, service. The post Inside LeakedSource and Its Database of 3 Billion Hacked Accounts appeared first on WIRED .

New England Might Not Be Volcano-Free Forever

Right now New England is geologically quiet, but new findings suggest that that might not last forever. The post New England Might Not Be Volcano-Free Forever appeared first on WIRED .