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Math’s $1,000,000 Question Isn’t Just for Mathematicians Anymore

Physicists think they've got a winning way to solve the Riemann hypothesis, by mapping the distribution of prime numbers to the energy levels of quantum systems. The post Math's $1,000,000 Question Isn't Just for Mathematicians Anymore appeared first on WIRED .

Flight Lab: The Bizarre, Beautiful New Fliers of NASA’s Famed X-Plane Program

Inside the NASA lab where the future of flight takes off. The post Flight Lab: The Bizarre, Beautiful New Fliers of NASA's Famed X-Plane Program appeared first on WIRED .

How the FBI Took Down Russia’s Spam King—And His Massive Botnet

The arrest of Peter Yuryevich Levashov notches another win for the FBI's top cyber talent. The post How the FBI Took Down Russia's Spam King---And His Massive Botnet appeared first on WIRED .

Void Star: Terrifying Silicon Valley Sci-Fi Only an AI Expert Could Pen

The AI thriller is as authoritative as it is imaginative, thanks to an author with a background in computational linguistics. The post Void Star : Terrifying Silicon Valley Sci-Fi Only an AI Expert Could Pen appeared first on WIRED .

These Concrete Relics in Arizona Helped Satellites Spy on the Soviets

They were once part of a top secret spy operation. Today they lie in ruin. The post These Concrete Relics in Arizona Helped Satellites Spy on the Soviets appeared first on WIRED .

No, Companies Shouldn’t Pay Women to Freeze Their Eggs

It seems like a family-friendly policy, but actually it's not. The post No, Companies Shouldn't Pay Women to Freeze Their Eggs appeared first on WIRED .

Now You Can Get a Bob Marley Turntable for Your Reggae LPs

The latest release from House of Marley is a turntable, the company's first, appropriately named Stir It Up. The post Now You Can Get a Bob Marley Turntable for Your Reggae LPs appeared first on WIRED .

That New Thor Trailer Proves Marvel Really Knows What You Want

Like any good machine, Marvel has finally become self-aware. The post That New Thor Trailer Proves Marvel Really Knows What You Want appeared first on WIRED .

A Clever Way to Make Flying Suckier for the Rich

And airlines are gonna love it. The post A Clever Way to Make Flying Suckier for the Rich appeared first on WIRED .

Google’s Dueling Neural Networks Spar to Get Smarter, No Humans Required

What an AI cannot create, it does not understand. The post Google's Dueling Neural Networks Spar to Get Smarter, No Humans Required appeared first on WIRED .

Mars’ Ionosphere: Cold, Lifeless, and Filled With Heavy Metals

By tracking the movement of metal ions, scientists get a glimpse into the turbulent Martian atmosphere. The post Mars’ Ionosphere: Cold, Lifeless, and Filled With Heavy Metals appeared first on WIRED .

Bill Gates Is Wrong: The Solution to AI Taking Jobs Is Training, Not Taxes

Opinion: To address job losses due to automation, we need training, not new taxes. The post Bill Gates Is Wrong: The Solution to AI Taking Jobs Is Training, Not Taxes appeared first on WIRED .

United and Other Airlines Overbook Flights Because It (Usually) Pays Off

Despite United's horrifying debacle, airlines are actually getting better at this. The post United and Other Airlines Overbook Flights Because It (Usually) Pays Off appeared first on WIRED .

That Dallas Siren Hack Wasn’t Novel—It Was Just Really Loud

Emergency alert systems get hacked all the time. Consider this one a wake-up call. The post That Dallas Siren Hack Wasn't Novel---It Was Just Really Loud appeared first on WIRED .

The Busy Little Robot on a Quest to Help Humanity Feed Itself

The Vinobot rover teams up with an eye in the sky to keep tabs on corn so that one day humanity will still even have corn. The post The Busy Little Robot on a Quest to Help Humanity Feed Itself appeared first on WIRED .