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How Can These Cops Run Up a Wall on a Pole? Physics!

In this crazy video, two guys use a long pole to help another guy up a wall. Here's the physics that makes this work. The post How Can These Cops Run Up a Wall on a Pole? Physics! appeared first on WIRED .

Incredible Photo Captures Lightning Ripping Through Clouds

Pilot Santiago Borja moonlights as a photographer when he's not in the cockpit. The post Incredible Photo Captures Lightning Ripping Through Clouds appeared first on WIRED .

WikiLeaks Just Dumped a Mega-Trove of CIA Hacking Secrets

In a leak of nearly 9,000 documents, WikiLeaks puts the CIA's secrets in the open. The post WikiLeaks Just Dumped a Mega-Trove of CIA Hacking Secrets appeared first on WIRED .

Nike’s New Shoe Could Propel Marathoners to an Impossible Feat

The Zoom Vaporfly Elite is the shoe Nike believes will lead its runners to the first sub-two-hour marathon. The post Nike’s New Shoe Could Propel Marathoners to an Impossible Feat appeared first on WIRED .

The 11 Best Horror Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From The Evil Dead to It Follows

Spanning '80s cult classics, international creepouts, and recent indie darlings, these are the best of the bunch. The post The 11 Best Horror Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From The Evil Dead to It Follows appeared first on WIRED .

The Feds Would Rather Drop a Child Porn Case Than Give Up a Tor Exploit

Instead of pursuing a child porn case, the Justice Department will keep its secrets for at least a few years longer. The post The Feds Would Rather Drop a Child Porn Case Than Give Up a Tor Exploit appeared first on WIRED .

McLaren’s New 720S Supercar Makes Any (Very Rich) Driver Feel Like a Pro

Supercar buyers want cars that make them feel like racecar drivers. McLaren's technology can deliver that experience. The post McLaren's New 720S Supercar Makes Any (Very Rich) Driver Feel Like a Pro appeared first on WIRED .

Memes Are Helping People of Color Cope With the Trump Era

Opinion: Finding amusement in dire circumstances can be empowering and cathartic. The post Memes Are Helping People of Color Cope With the Trump Era appeared first on WIRED .

Check Out the Flashy Lightning Mapper on NOAA’s Weather Satellite

NOAA's GOES-16 weather satellite can spot the lightning radar and other satellites miss, long before it even hits the ground. The post Check Out the Flashy Lightning Mapper on NOAA's Weather Satellite appeared first on WIRED .

Inside the Deeply Nerdy—and Insanely Expensive—World of Hollywood Prop Collecting

There are few things more thrilling than watching your favorite movie clutching a screen-used prop from the same flick in your trembling, sweaty palms. The post Inside the Deeply Nerdy—and Insanely Expensive—World of Hollywood Prop Collecting appeared first on WIRED .

Immigrant Says Customs Quizzed Him to Prove He Can Code

Fostering an atmosphere of suspicion sends a strong message to the world's most skilled and innovative people that they're no longer welcome in the US. The post Immigrant Says Customs Quizzed Him to Prove He Can Code appeared first on WIRED .

Sonos’ Quest to Unite the Smart Home With Sweet, Sweet Music

The connected speaker maker tries to wedge itself into the voice-controlled future. The post Sonos’ Quest to Unite the Smart Home With Sweet, Sweet Music appeared first on WIRED .

Ben Carson Just Got a Whole Lot Wrong About the Brain

Oh, if only your brain remembered everything you ever encountered. The post Ben Carson Just Got a Whole Lot Wrong About the Brain appeared first on WIRED .

Trump’s New Travel Ban Still Sabotages Science and Tech

Its prospects for keeping dangerous people out are dubious at best. But would-be immigrants in science and tech will almost certainly be turned away. The post Trump's New Travel Ban Still Sabotages Science and Tech appeared first on WIRED .

Meet the Lamborghini Huracàn That Crushed the World’s Toughest Track

The latest special edition of Lamborghini's entry-level Huracàn is a glorified wing on wheels. The post Meet the Lamborghini Huracàn That Crushed the World's Toughest Track appeared first on WIRED .

Telemedicine Could Be Great, if People Stopped Using It Like Uber

Dialing a doctor has never been easier, but that doesn't mean telemedicine is working out the way policymakers hoped. The post Telemedicine Could Be Great, if People Stopped Using It Like Uber appeared first on WIRED .

Rejoice in Logan’s Success. It Means Grittier Comic Book Movies Are Coming

Comic book movies now have another "hard-R" hit. And it won't be the last. The post Rejoice in Logan’s Success. It Means Grittier Comic Book Movies Are Coming appeared first on WIRED .

Facebook’s Officially a Media Company. Time To Act Like One

Facebook has long pushed that it is merely a means for others to distribute content they've created. But now Facebook is effectively killing its own argument. The post Facebook’s Officially a Media Company. Time To Act Like One appeared first on WIRED .