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Physicists Teach AI to Identify Exotic States of Matter

Physicists taught a computer how to look for superconductivity and topological states of matter. The post Physicists Teach AI to Identify Exotic States of Matter appeared first on WIRED .

Robo-Telescopes Capture the Last Gasp of a Dying Star

The discovery changes what astronomers thought they knew about how spectacularly large stars die. The post Robo-Telescopes Capture the Last Gasp of a Dying Star appeared first on WIRED .

The Walking Dead Returns, Both to TV and Relevance

The show returned to its usual Sunday-night perch, but it also seems to have regained its urgency—and maybe even its relevance. The post The Walking Dead Returns, Both to TV and Relevance appeared first on WIRED .

These Commute-Friendly Apps Don’t Require a Data Connection

The internet is a series of tubes, but it's useless when you're stuck in one. The post These Commute-Friendly Apps Don't Require a Data Connection appeared first on WIRED .

How to Keep Your AI From Turning Into a Racist Monster

Opinion: Algorithmic bias can turn bots into beasts. Tech can help. The post How to Keep Your AI From Turning Into a Racist Monster appeared first on WIRED .

The Weird and Wonderful Gas Stations of Iraq (Yes, Gas Stations)

There are more than 70 gas stations along a 70-mile strip in Northern Iraq. You gotta stand out somehow. The post The Weird and Wonderful Gas Stations of Iraq (Yes, Gas Stations) appeared first on WIRED .

Self-Driving Cars Won’t Just Watch the World—They’ll Watch You

The more control the car has, the more it needs to know about the person sitting behind the wheel. The post Self-Driving Cars Won't Just Watch the World—They'll Watch You appeared first on WIRED .

AI and Bitcoin Are Driving the Next Big Hedge Fund Wave

Jeffrey Tarrant believes that the hedge fund world is on the verge of a new, Silicon Valley-inspired revolution. He calls it the Third Wave. The post AI and Bitcoin Are Driving the Next Big Hedge Fund Wave appeared first on WIRED .

The Break in the Larsen Ice Shelf Is Bad for the Planet, But Huge for Science

A big chunk of Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf is about to break off into a new iceberg. This group of scientists is ready to capture every gruesome detail. The post The Break in the Larsen Ice Shelf Is Bad for the Planet, But Huge for Science appeared first on WIRED .

Tony Stark Has Jarvis. And Now IBM Has Havyn

What started as a father and son weekend project could revolutionize cybersecurity. The post Tony Stark Has Jarvis. And Now IBM Has Havyn appeared first on WIRED .