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What An Old Moon Globe Says About the Nature of Science

I found a moon globe made in 1960. The back side is blank, because that's how science works. The post What An Old Moon Globe Says About the Nature of Science appeared first on WIRED .

Paul Allen Built the World’s Largest Plane to Fling Satellites Into Space

The twin-hulled behemoth has a wingspan three times that of a Boeing 737, and should make space launches cheaper and more flexible. The post Paul Allen Built the World's Largest Plane to Fling Satellites Into Space appeared first on WIRED .

Magikarp Jump Is an Endearing Tribute to Pokémon’s Least-Loved Fish

The mobile game is a loving parody of the mainline Pokémon games, about the tragedy and beauty of the lowly Magikarp. The post Magikarp Jump Is an Endearing Tribute to Pokémon's Least-Loved Fish appeared first on WIRED .

The Terrible, Predictable Life Cycle of Every Trump Tweet

From the first responders to the inevitable return, every Trump tweet plays out the same way. The post The Terrible, Predictable Life Cycle of Every Trump Tweet appeared first on WIRED .

Gaze Upon Jupiter’s Enormity in This Amazing Fly-By Video

A mathematician and an animator teamed up to compile 36 photos into one amazing video. The post Gaze Upon Jupiter’s Enormity in This Amazing Fly-By Video appeared first on WIRED .

WWDC 2017: What’s Coming at Apple’s Big Spring Fling

If the rumors are true (and they usually are), this year's WWDC will be hardware-focused. The post WWDC 2017: What's Coming at Apple's Big Spring Fling appeared first on WIRED .

Researchers Use Ridesharing Cars to Sniff Out a Secret Spying Tool

University of Washington researchers put sensors in 15 ridesharing cars, and uncovered new evidence of how stingrays are being used and how to detect them. The post Researchers Use Ridesharing Cars to Sniff Out a Secret Spying Tool appeared first on WIRED .

Wonder Woman Proves Wonderful Superhero Movies Don’t Need Superstars

Gal Gadot is the perfect Wonder Woman, because very few people in America knew who she was until she came to save the day. The post Wonder Woman Proves Wonderful Superhero Movies Don't Need Superstars appeared first on WIRED .

Google Is Already Late to China’s AI Revolution

Google wants to spread its AI revolution to China. But the revolution has already arrived. The post Google Is Already Late to China's AI Revolution appeared first on WIRED .

OK, House. Get Smart: Make the Most of Your AI Home Minions

If you're not already having conversations with a cylindrical speaker sitting on the counter, you will be soon. Here's a guide to your future AI minion. The post OK, House. Get Smart: Make the Most of Your AI Home Minions appeared first on WIRED .

Diversity in Open Source Is Even Worse Than in Tech Overall

The open source world's diversity problem could actually make the larger tech industry's entrenched imbalances worse. The post Diversity in Open Source Is Even Worse Than in Tech Overall appeared first on WIRED .

Bailing on the Paris Agreement Leaves No Cure for Climate Change

Planet-changing carbon emissions have become a chronic condition. The post Bailing on the Paris Agreement Leaves No Cure for Climate Change appeared first on WIRED .

Don’t Buy Into Putin’s Latest Misdirection on Election Hacking

Vladimir Putin says "patriotic" Russian hackers may meddle in elections, but he's just creating more noise. The post Don't Buy Into Putin's Latest Misdirection on Election Hacking appeared first on WIRED .

Even Without Paris, Business Will Leave Trump Behind on Climate Change

The United States has retreated from the global Paris Agreement. But companies from Facebook to WalMart are already invested in climate action. The post Even Without Paris, Business Will Leave Trump Behind on Climate Change appeared first on WIRED .