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The Greasy Smudges on Your Phone Aren’t Grime. They’re Art

Despite the clean, sleek aesthetic of an iPad or smartphone, the virtual world is just as messy as the real one. The post The Greasy Smudges on Your Phone Aren't Grime. They're Art appeared first on WIRED .

The Loony ‘Circular Runway’ Will Never Happen, But Maybe It Should

Maybe it is time to rethink modern aviation. The post The Loony ‘Circular Runway’ Will Never Happen, But Maybe It Should appeared first on WIRED .

This Hilarious Video’s Fake. I Can Tell From the Physics

A video making the rounds online shows a strong dog giving an old lady a hard pull. Let's use video analysis to see if it's real. The post This Hilarious Video’s Fake. I Can Tell From the Physics appeared first on WIRED .

The Crazy Eruptions That Spit Up Diamonds

What would happen if we had a new kimberlite eruption? The post The Crazy Eruptions That Spit Up Diamonds appeared first on WIRED .

The Giant Purple History of Guardians 2’s Best New Character

Kurt Russell aside, Ego is one of Marvel's more obscure characters—but there may just be a reason he shows up. The post The Giant Purple History of Guardians 2's Best New Character appeared first on WIRED .

South Korea’s New Missile Defense Tech Isn’t a Cure-All For North Korea

South Korea's US-supplied THAAD is now operational, but it's no magic bullet. The post South Korea’s New Missile Defense Tech Isn’t a Cure-All For North Korea appeared first on WIRED .

Obama Pioneers a New Approach to the Presidential Library

In reflecting the 44th president's proclivities and priorities, the Obama Presidential Center creates a monument to community. The post Obama Pioneers a New Approach to the Presidential Library appeared first on WIRED .

11 Fantastic Gifts for the Mother in Your Life, From Bikes to Booze

We've put together a list of gifts so you don't have to show up empty-handed this Mother's Day on Sunday, May 14th. The post 11 Fantastic Gifts for the Mother in Your Life, From Bikes to Booze appeared first on WIRED .

Robot & Us: Self-Driving Trucks Are Coming to Save Lives and Kill Jobs

Bad news for the 2.8 million drivers who work one of the most common jobs in the country, one that provides a steady middle class income. The post Robot & Us: Self-Driving Trucks Are Coming to Save Lives and Kill Jobs appeared first on WIRED .

How Crispr Could Snip Away Some of Humanity’s Worst Diseases

Hiding a gene-editing snipper inside a peaceful virus could treat everything from HIV to cancer. The post How Crispr Could Snip Away Some of Humanity's Worst Diseases appeared first on WIRED .

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Is Great—But All Too Familiar

Director James Gunn's sequel is here to give you the good time you had in 2014. The post Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Is Great—But All Too Familiar appeared first on WIRED .

NYC’s New Tech to Track Every Homeless Person in the City

Think Salesforce, but for homelessness. The post NYC's New Tech to Track Every Homeless Person in the City appeared first on WIRED .

The House Health Plan Makes Your Genes a Preexisting Condition

When does "preexisting" turn to "existing?" More sophisticated and readily available genetic tests make that area greyer and greyer. The post The House Health Plan Makes Your Genes a Preexisting Condition appeared first on WIRED .