How Lithium-Ion Batteries Turn Into Skin-Searing Firebombs

Here is what's inside the little fuel packs that power your life—and what makes them suddenly go supernova. The post How Lithium-Ion Batteries Turn Into Skin-Searing Firebombs 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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