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Ridley Scott Reveals the Origin of His Androids in the Alien Saga

It all goes back to HAL 9000. The post Ridley Scott Reveals the Origin of His Androids in the Alien Saga appeared first on WIRED .

The 11 Best Comic Book Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From Superman to Deadpool

It's a bird… it's a plane… it's a great way to spend your couch time! The post The 11 Best Comic Book Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From Superman to Deadpool appeared first on WIRED .

Facebook Camera Means Snapping Is Officially the Future

24-hour ephemeral videos, silly filters, funny masks. These are the tools for the way we talk next. The post Facebook Camera Means Snapping Is Officially the Future appeared first on WIRED .

Scientists Build a Menstrual Biochip That Does Everything But Bleed

An organ-on-chip model of the female reproductive tract includes a miniature ovary, uterus, fallopian tube, cervix, and liver. The post Scientists Build a Menstrual Biochip That Does Everything But Bleed appeared first on WIRED .

Those Terrifying Skull Crawlers in Kong Were Inspired by … Pokémon’s Cubone

No, seriously. The post Those Terrifying Skull Crawlers in Kong Were Inspired by … Pokémon’s Cubone appeared first on WIRED .

In Science, You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Science experiments don't always provide the data needed to definitively answer a question. Such is the nature of science. The post In Science, You Can't Always Get What You Want appeared first on WIRED .

The Island Where Chinese Tourists Flee to Escape the Smog

Fresh air so good they bottle it. The post The Island Where Chinese Tourists Flee to Escape the Smog appeared first on WIRED .

The Creators of Serial Are Back With a Binge-Ready New Podcast

The mystery involves alleged murder, buried gold, and a hedge maze. Got seven hours to mainline the new show? The post The Creators of Serial Are Back With a Binge-Ready New Podcast appeared first on WIRED .

AI Wields the Power to Make Flying Safer—and Maybe Even Pleasant

From cutting delays to cutting edge autopilot, the computers are coming to help. The post AI Wields the Power to Make Flying Safer—and Maybe Even Pleasant appeared first on WIRED .

Even Switzerland Is Obsessed With Smartwatches Now

Watches last forever. Gadgets don't. Where does that leave luxury smartwatches? The post Even Switzerland Is Obsessed With Smartwatches Now appeared first on WIRED .

The Race to Rule the High-Flying Business of Satellite Imagery

Satellite companies have mountains of data. Some of them analyze in-house, while others sell their data. Who will dominate the new space information economy? The post The Race to Rule the High-Flying Business of Satellite Imagery appeared first on WIRED .

VPNs Won’t Save You from Congress’ Internet Privacy Giveaway

Get ready to say good-bye to your online privacy. Not that you ever really had it anyway. The post VPNs Won't Save You from Congress' Internet Privacy Giveaway appeared first on WIRED .

Joking While Muslim in Trump’s America

In the middle of the debate over what—and who—makes America great, an Iranian American comic mixes patriotism with punch lines. The post Joking While Muslim in Trump's America appeared first on WIRED .

Uber Redeploys Its Self-Driving Cars After a Wreck in Arizona

The embattled ridesharing giant gets back on the road in Tempe, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco. The post Uber Redeploys Its Self-Driving Cars After a Wreck in Arizona appeared first on WIRED .

A Brief Timeline of Devin Nunes’ Odd Surveillance Claims

The House Intelligence Committee chair has had himself quite a week. The post A Brief Timeline of Devin Nunes' Odd Surveillance Claims appeared first on WIRED .

Want Congress to Protect Your Privacy? A Clever App Makes the Call for You

Congressional phone lines are often busy. Voicemail is often full. Stance will keep calling until your message gets through. The post Want Congress to Protect Your Privacy? A Clever App Makes the Call for You appeared first on WIRED .

A Russian Volcano Just Erupted for the First Time in Centuries

Kambalny, the southernmost volcano in Kamchatka, erupted unexpectedly over the weekend, sending ash up over the Pacific Ocean. The post A Russian Volcano Just Erupted for the First Time in Centuries appeared first on WIRED .