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California’s Daunting Plan to Clean Up the Big Sur Landslide—and Stop the Next One

The slides could continue. The post California's Daunting Plan to Clean Up the Big Sur Landslide—and Stop the Next One appeared first on WIRED .

Jupiter’s Super-Weird Atmosphere Is Astonishing Scientists

Jupiter's atmosphere defies all scientific expectations. The post Jupiter’s Super-Weird Atmosphere Is Astonishing Scientists appeared first on WIRED .

Russian Hackers Are Using ‘Tainted’ Leaks To Sow Disinformation

A group of security researchers present the most systematic analysis yet showing Russian hackers mix fakes in with their hacked revelations. The post Russian Hackers Are Using 'Tainted' Leaks To Sow Disinformation appeared first on WIRED .

No Matter What Washington Does, One Nonprofit Is Closing the Digital Divide

To give kids an equal shot at the American Dream, they need access to the internet. This nonprofit thinks that's not a partisan issue. The post No Matter What Washington Does, One Nonprofit Is Closing the Digital Divide appeared first on WIRED .

Handmaid’s Tale: Make Sure You Escape the Dystopia Before It’s Too Late

Where are the Gilead refugees? Little America, Toronto. The post Handmaid's Tale : Make Sure You Escape the Dystopia Before It's Too Late appeared first on WIRED .

Photo of the Week: Highway 1’s Epic Landslide, Before and After

More than 1 million tons of rock and dirt tumbled onto Highway 1 along California's rugged coastline. This aerial captures the staggering sight. The post Photo of the Week: Highway 1's Epic Landslide, Before and After appeared first on WIRED .

Let’s All Ditch Our Cars and Start Riding Cargo Bikes

A human-powered cargo rig like Yuba's Supermarche shows how to make urban cycling work at scale. The post Let's All Ditch Our Cars and Start Riding Cargo Bikes appeared first on WIRED .

The Botmakers Who Rule the Obsessive World of Streetwear

In the fanatical world of limited-release streetwear, milliseconds matter---and the shopping bots reign supreme. The post The Botmakers Who Rule the Obsessive World of Streetwear appeared first on WIRED .

If You Can’t Retain Women, Don’t Recruit Them

Opinion: Silicon Valley companies shouldn't bother trying to hire women if they can't retain them. The post If You Can't Retain Women, Don't Recruit Them appeared first on WIRED .

Trump’s Budget Forgets That Science Is Insurance for America

The President's proposed budget guts scientific research and protection, because it either doesn't know what science is for, or doesn't care. The post Trump’s Budget Forgets That Science Is Insurance for America appeared first on WIRED .

Google’s AlphaGo Continues Dominance With Second Win in China

Winning the first two games in its best-of-three match against Chinese Go grandmaster Ke Jie, AlphaGo reaffirms the rise of artificial intelligence. The post Google's AlphaGo Continues Dominance With Second Win in China appeared first on WIRED .

This New Goldilocks Rocket Is Juuust Right for Small Satellites

Rocket Lab's Electron is set to become the first launcher made for, and for sale to, small satellite startups. The post This New Goldilocks Rocket Is Juuust Right for Small Satellites appeared first on WIRED .

Telco-Backed Politician Wants to Restore Privacy Rules She Helped Kill

Marsha Blackburn is proposing to bring back privacy rules for broadband providers she just helped gut—and also apply them to Google and Facebook. The post Telco-Backed Politician Wants to Restore Privacy Rules She Helped Kill appeared first on WIRED .

The Only Victor in the Search for MH370? Ocean Science

And if it doesn't, it's still good news for science. The post The Only Victor in the Search for MH370? Ocean Science appeared first on WIRED .