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Space Photos of the Week: Milky Way Dazzles in Zodiacal Light

Space photos of the week, February 12 — 18, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: Milky Way Dazzles in Zodiacal Light 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 .

Security News This Week: Yahoo Got Hacked Again. No, Seriously

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Yahoo Got Hacked Again. No, Seriously appeared first on WIRED .

NASA Tests Plane-Guiding Tech to Shorten Your Next Flight

Better data means less space between planes, and less midair congestion. The post NASA Tests Plane-Guiding Tech to Shorten Your Next Flight appeared first on WIRED .

George Saunders: ‘Haughty, Thin-Skinned’ Trump Is the Anti-Lincoln

George Saunders discusses 'Lincoln in the Bardo' on the 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast. The post George Saunders: 'Haughty, Thin-Skinned' Trump Is the Anti-Lincoln appeared first on WIRED .

The Secret to Hacking Ikea Furniture Is More Ikea Furniture, Says Ikea

For years, consumers have for years turned to IkeaHackers for tips on modifying their furniture. Now, the flat-pack giant wants in on the DIY-game. The post The Secret to Hacking Ikea Furniture Is More Ikea Furniture, Says Ikea appeared first on WIRED .

The Cognitive Bias President Trump Understands Better Than You

The human brain has a built-in tendency to conflate the aberrant with the norm. The news industry—and certain politicians—know this all too well. The post The Cognitive Bias President Trump Understands Better Than You appeared first on WIRED .

How Tech Campuses Hinder Diversity and Help Gentrification

So don't even start with those tech islands again. The post How Tech Campuses Hinder Diversity and Help Gentrification appeared first on WIRED .

The Sad Way Trump’s War with CNN Could Keep Cable Cheaper

Trump's wounded vanity could result in a win for consumers: A scuttled Time Warner/AT&T deal would keep the cable market more competitive. The post The Sad Way Trump's War with CNN Could Keep Cable Cheaper appeared first on WIRED .

Watch SpaceX Try to Launch NASA’s Science Into Space

Saturday marks SpaceX's 10th mission ferrying supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station. The post Watch SpaceX Try to Launch NASA's Science Into Space appeared first on WIRED .

How to Avoid Getting Tricked into Assassinating Someone

One surefire way to tell if a spray bottle contains water or something deadly? Chemistry. The post How to Avoid Getting Tricked into Assassinating Someone appeared first on WIRED .

Finding the Right National Security Adviser Won’t Be Easy

After Flynn's resignation, the Trump administration's next pick declined the position. What happens now? The post Finding the Right National Security Adviser Won't Be Easy appeared first on WIRED .

Trump Made a Media Survey That’s More Rant Than Science

First rule of surveys: Don't ask yes or no questions. The post Trump Made a Media Survey That’s More Rant Than Science appeared first on WIRED .

Visit a Ghost Village at the Foot of an Angry Indonesian Volcano

It looks like the apocalypse near the 8,000-foot stratovolcano Mount Sinabung. And it kind of is. The post Visit a Ghost Village at the Foot of an Angry Indonesian Volcano appeared first on WIRED .

Your Feeble Skills Can’t Handle This Amazing Sports Car

You can't afford this car. But that's OK, because you can't handle it, either. The post Your Feeble Skills Can’t Handle This Amazing Sports Car appeared first on WIRED .

Just a Moment

Moment founder Marc Barros joins us to talk about what it's like to design and sell smartphone accessories. The post Just a Moment appeared first on WIRED .