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Walking Dead Recap Season 7, Episode 11: The Perks of Being the Vikings of the Zombie Apocalypse

Survival, as you may have noticed, demands a certain degree of moral flexibility. The post Walking Dead Recap Season 7, Episode 11: The Perks of Being the Vikings of the Zombie Apocalypse appeared first on WIRED .

Are Some Animals So Smart You Shouldn’t Eat Them?

Even if you like meat, it's hard not to wonder if animals understand what happens to them. The post Are Some Animals So Smart You Shouldn't Eat Them? appeared first on WIRED .

A Bizarre Bacteria Could Be the Key to Controlling Mosquitoes

For 50 years, scientists have known that Wolbachia can cause sterility in mosquitoes and other insects. But now they finally understand exactly how it works. The post A Bizarre Bacteria Could Be the Key to Controlling Mosquitoes appeared first on WIRED .

Meet the Self-Driving Car Built for Human-Free Racing

If it looks sci-fi, that's on purpose. The post Meet the Self-Driving Car Built for Human-Free Racing appeared first on WIRED .

How the Oscars Best Picture Screw-Up Really Felt Inside the Theater

Sitting in the balcony, we were witness to one of the strangest, most surprising moments in Academy Awards history. The post How the Oscars Best Picture Screw-Up Really Felt Inside the Theater appeared first on WIRED .

Last Night’s Oscars Tour Bus Bit Underscored a Deep Divide

Bringing a group of unsuspecting tourists into the theater wasn't just the prelude to an offensive moment—it was a small distillation of a larger issue. The post Last Night's Oscars Tour Bus Bit Underscored a Deep Divide appeared first on WIRED .

No, Cellphones Don’t Cause Cancer. Probably

This is the first entry in our new series Is That a Thing, in which we explore tech's biggest myths, misconceptions, and---every so often---actual truths. The post No, Cellphones Don't Cause Cancer. Probably appeared first on WIRED .

Tour the Factory That Cranks Out 90 Million Tennis Balls a Year

How hard is it to make a tennis ball? A lot more complicated than you think. The post Tour the Factory That Cranks Out 90 Million Tennis Balls a Year appeared first on WIRED .

I Am Groot*

A <em>Guardians of the Galaxy</em> helmet with built-in Bluetooth headphones is the new way to chillax on the subway. The post I Am Groot* appeared first on WIRED .

Graphic: 500 Designs That Matter Is Like Time Travel for Design Nerds

The book lays bare the interconnectedness of the visual world, spanning time and geography and bridging hundreds of seemingly unrelated subjects. The post Graphic: 500 Designs That Matter Is Like Time Travel for Design Nerds appeared first on WIRED .

How to Use Dark Matter Detectors to Catch a Uranium Thief

It turns out, the tools for hunting dark matter help nuclear watchdogs look inside nuclear reactors. The post How to Use Dark Matter Detectors to Catch a Uranium Thief appeared first on WIRED .

Waze Digs Into Your Car’s Dashboard

It will run on your in-car navigation system—and learn a lot more about you. The post Waze Digs Into Your Car's Dashboard appeared first on WIRED .

Samsung’s New Windows Tablet Is Your Laptop’s Worst Nightmare

The 12-inch Samsung Galaxy Book represents the bleeding edge of the tablet-as-laptop space. The post Samsung's New Windows Tablet Is Your Laptop's Worst Nightmare appeared first on WIRED .