The Long, Lonely Quest to Breed the Ultimate Avocado

The buttery, nutty Hass has lots going for it, but horticulturists and geneticists want to do better—and save avocados from a future of pests and drought. The post The Long, Lonely Quest to Breed the Ultimate Avocado appeared first on WIRED.

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Sorry, But Susan Rice Is Not Your ‘Smoking Gun’

This is no "gotcha" moment in the Trump surveillance saga. The post Sorry, But Susan Rice Is Not Your ‘Smoking Gun' appeared first on WIRED .

Bring Minecraft to Life With These Cheap 3-D Printers

3-D printing isn't exactly mainstream, but Windows 10 and super-cheap hardware will make it much more attractive for makers. The post Bring Minecraft to Life With These Cheap 3-D Printers appeared first on WIRED .

Here's Proof That Commuter Bikes Don't Have to Suck

The New York company Priority loads its bikes up with features while keeping costs down.

Using Math to Repair a 650-Year-Old Masterpiece

The author shows how new mathematical techniques can be used to revitalize a 650-year-old work of art. The post Using Math to Repair a 650-Year-Old Masterpiece appeared first on WIRED .

Y Combinator Has Gone Supernova

It may have started as an incubator, but under Sam Altman, Y Combinator is now trying to make the whole world think like a startup.

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