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Bacteria, Methane, and Other Dangers Within Siberia’s Melting Permafrost

"Permafrost is a silent ticking time bomb," says Robert Spencer, an environmental scientist at Florida State University. The post Bacteria, Methane, and Other Dangers Within Siberia's Melting Permafrost appeared first on WIRED .

WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Transparent

Spend some time with the Pfeffermans. You won't regret it. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Transparent appeared first on WIRED .

Here’s How Much That Lego Brick You Stepped on Is Worth

Here is a sign that shows a quarter pound of Lego for $8.99. What does this say about the distribution of Lego blocks? Density included. The post Here’s How Much That Lego Brick You Stepped on Is Worth appeared first on WIRED .

Anonymous’ Barrett Brown Is Free—and Ready to Pick New Fights

After four years in prison, Anonymous' rabblerousing information activist is back with a new plan to restart his radical muckraking. The post Anonymous' Barrett Brown Is Free—and Ready to Pick New Fights appeared first on WIRED .

Take a Chilling 360-Degree Tour of NASA’s Glacier-Spying Plane

Explore the 1966 Lockheed P-3 that helps with Operation Icebridge. The post Take a Chilling 360-Degree Tour of NASA’s Glacier-Spying Plane appeared first on WIRED .

We Take Hyundai’s Iron Man-Inspired Exoskeletons for a Spin

A self-driving car's no good for someone who can't get to the curb. The post We Take Hyundai’s Iron Man-Inspired Exoskeletons for a Spin appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Audioengine HD3 Premium Powered Desktop Speakers

The venerable brand's new desktop speakers are really something special. The post Review: Audioengine HD3 Premium Powered Desktop Speakers appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Midwest Supplies ‘Beer. Simply Beer.’ Brewing Kit

Everything (well, almost everything) you need in one box so you can make five gallons of beer, complete with instructions to make it simple, for just 50 bucks. The post Review: Midwest Supplies 'Beer. Simply Beer.' Brewing Kit appeared first on WIRED .

How Photos Fuel the Spread of Fake News

Images lend emotion and legitimacy to stories, even when they're not true. The post How Photos Fuel the Spread of Fake News appeared first on WIRED .

What Rogue One Teaches Us About the Rebel Alliance’s Military Chops

They're scrappy, but could use a cleaner chain of command. The post What Rogue One Teaches Us About the Rebel Alliance's Military Chops appeared first on WIRED .

Try to Dissect Apple’s New AirPods and You’ll Shed Blood

There is no practical way of opening a pair of AirPods. This makes them all but impossible to recycle. The post Try to Dissect Apple’s New AirPods and You'll Shed Blood appeared first on WIRED .

Bogoslof Volcano in Alaska Unexpectedly Erupts

A remote volcano in the Bering Sea sent up an impressive ash plume in an unexpected eruption. The post Bogoslof Volcano in Alaska Unexpectedly Erupts appeared first on WIRED .

Where to Find America’s 20 Worst Holiday Traffic Jams

Stretches of road to avoid if you value your time and sanity in this most wonderful time of the year. The post Where to Find America's 20 Worst Holiday Traffic Jams appeared first on WIRED .

Amazon’s Real Future Isn’t Drones. It’s Self-Driving Trucks

Reports say Amazon could be working on transportation booking platform. This it isn't bonkers—it's Amazon looking toward the inevitable self-driving future. The post Amazon's Real Future Isn't Drones. It's Self-Driving Trucks appeared first on WIRED .