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Can We Cool It With the Pop Culture Petitions, Please?

Turning Change.org into your personal waaahmbulance-dispatch service isn’t just ineffective. It threatens to overshadow the site’s mission: Actual change. The post Can We Cool It With the Pop Culture Petitions, Please? appeared first on WIRED.

Your Next Phone Will Have a Dual Camera (and You’ll Love It)

A few Android phones have a dual-camera setup. The next iPhone is rumored to have one, too. Here’s what dual cameras can do for you. The post Your Next Phone Will Have a Dual Camera (and You’ll Love It) appeared first on WIRED.

Suicide Squad Is the Future of Superhero Movies—Except For One Thing

Now, if it could just stop caring about the rest of the DC Extended Universe, maybe we’d all enjoy it more. The post Suicide Squad Is the Future of Superhero Movies—Except For One Thing appeared first on WIRED.

The Untold Story of Neuroscience’s Most Famous Brain

In 1953, a neurosurgeon cut out two slivers from a patient’s brain. The surgery helped the patient’s epilepsy, but left him unable to form any new memories. The post The Untold Story of Neuroscience’s Most Famous Brain appeared first on WIRED.

Dwell.com Reinvents Itself as a Social Network for Design Nerds

Dwell calls its new platform an “interest network,” which is like a more tightly curated social network. The post Dwell.com Reinvents Itself as a Social Network for Design Nerdsappeared first on WIRED.

Climb Aboard the Insanely Elaborate Delivery Trucks of Japan

Every ‘dekotora’ needs tons of chrome, neon, and velvet. And don’t forget the chandelier. The post Climb Aboard the Insanely Elaborate Delivery Trucks of Japan appeared first onWIRED.

It’s Really Hard to Make Money as an Olympian

While the Olympics will propel many athletes to the pinnacle of human possibility, it won’t necessarily help their earning potential. The post It’s Really Hard to Make Money as an Olympian appeared first on WIRED.

How the Candidates’ Talking Points Are Getting Inside Your Head

Turns out political rhetoric is only as powerful as the emotions it triggers. The post How the Candidates’ Talking Points Are Getting Inside Your Head appeared first on WIRED.

If Clinton Wins, American Can Look to California for Cutting Carbon

California’s cap and trade system is in political jeopardy, and the outcome could affect how the rest of the US addresses clean power. The post If Clinton Wins, American Can Look to California for Cutting Carbon appeared first on WIRED.

How a Computer Outage Can Take Down a Whole Airline

A computer outage in Atlanta forced Delta to cancel more than 650 flights all over the world. How can that happen? The post How a Computer Outage Can Take Down a Whole Airline appeared first on WIRED.

Siberian Child Dies After Climate Change Thaws an Anthrax-Infected Reindeer

Seventy-two nomadic herders, including 41 children, were hospitalised in far north Russia after the region began experiencing abnormally high temperatures. The post Siberian Child Dies After Climate Change Thaws an Anthrax-Infected Reindeer appeared first on WIRED.

Walmart’s $3 Billion Jet.com Buy Still Leaves It Way Behind

Walmart’s never catching Amazon, okay? The post Walmart’s $3 Billion Jet.com Buy Still Leaves It Way Behind appeared first on WIRED.

Rio Just Lost Its Mind Over Ping Pong. Yes, Ping Pong

Go ahead, laugh. But Sunday evening’s match was a delirious, emotionally draining 60 minutes. The post Rio Just Lost Its Mind Over Ping Pong. Yes, Ping Pong appeared first onWIRED.

A Troubling Snag in the Comeback of the California Condor

An appetite for marine mammal flesh may further threaten the beleaguered California condor. The post A Troubling Snag in the Comeback of the California Condor appeared first on WIRED.

The Search for a New Type of Neutrino Turns Up Empty

Experiments have fleetingly hinted at a fourth, so-called sterile neutrino. But it seems like it was never there in the first place. The post The Search for a New Type of Neutrino Turns Up Empty appeared first on WIRED.

Flight Mode: The Quest to Make Flying Safer, Faster, and Comfier

To get a look at how the industry’s pushing forward, we ventured beyond the locked doors of the airport. The post Flight Mode: The Quest to Make Flying Safer, Faster, and Comfierappeared first on WIRED.

Will Humans or Bots Rule Cybersecurity? The Answer Is Yes

Automated bots won’t replace human hackers anytime soon. But Darpa’s bot-vs-bot hacker contest showed they can certainly help. The post Will Humans or Bots Rule Cybersecurity? The Answer Is Yes appeared first on WIRED.

Man, This Was a Great Year for Documentaries. Gleason Proves It

The story of former football pro Steve Gleason and his struggle with ALS may sound like a downer. But it’s also full of hard-won joy and blunt humor. The post Man, This Was a Great Year for Documentaries. Gleason Proves It appeared first on WIRED.

Explore Australia’s Shark Bay Without Something Weird Biting You

Shark Bay, Australia ranks among the strangest landscapes on earth. These glorious aerials are proof. The post Explore Australia’s Shark Bay Without Something Weird Biting Youappeared first on WIRED.

5 Podcasts to Play Alongside the Olympics This Week

Gold medals, sauna pants, and Woody Guthrie! The post 5 Podcasts to Play Alongside the Olympics This Week appeared first on WIRED.

Crafty Ideas to Make Drone Deliveries Work for Everybody

Airbus and Local Motors sponsored a contest to create a deliver drone that works for a variety of users, not just corporate players. The post Crafty Ideas to Make Drone Deliveries Work for Everybody appeared first on WIRED.

Wilson Just Made the Smartest Football of All Time

The Wilson X Connected Football calculates your throwing stats and serves up some fun backyard games. The post Wilson Just Made the Smartest Football of All Time appeared first on WIRED.

This Rodent of Unusual Size Will Not Assault You. I Promise

The agouti of Central and South America may be a rodent of unusual size, growing to two feet long, but don’t even trip. The post This Rodent of Unusual Size Will Not Assault You. I Promise appeared first on WIRED.

Check Out Every Olympic Event Ever in One Handy Infographic

From archery to water motorsports and everything in between — including basque pelota, tug-of-war and jeu de paume — we run down every event that’s ever been held on the Olympic stage. The post Check Out Every Olympic Event Ever in One Handy Infographic appeared first on WIRED.

Inside the Crazy World of Olympic Pin Trading

Here in Rio, Olympic pins are the focus of a thriving barter economy. The post Inside the Crazy World of Olympic Pin Trading appeared first on WIRED.

Hacker Unlocks ‘High Security’ Electronic Safes Without a Trace

An unassuming, but powerful attack on the safe you might have at your house. The post Hacker Unlocks ‘High Security’ Electronic Safes Without a Trace appeared first on WIRED.

How to Host the Olympics and Actually Improve Your City’s Transit

The games may seem like a great way to spark transit improvements, but making that work isn’t easy. The post How to Host the Olympics and Actually Improve Your City’s Transitappeared first on WIRED.

Politicians Don’t Want to Kiss Your Baby—They Want Selfies!

Campaign photos used to be controlled and stately. Thanks to the Internet, that’s not possible anymore. The post Politicians Don’t Want to Kiss Your Baby—They Want Selfies!appeared first on WIRED.

Why We Shouldn’t Go to Mars: We Might Decimate the Martians

Inside NASA’s Office of Planetary Protection, where they don’t worry about what Martians could do to us, but what our extremophiles could do to them. The post Why We Shouldn’t Go to Mars: We Might Decimate the Martians appeared first on WIRED.

You Could Roll on Land or the Seafloor in This Fanciful Concept Car

The Libelule is spherical vehicle with two large wheels that allow it to travel almost anywhere. The post You Could Roll on Land or the Seafloor in This Fanciful Concept Carappeared first on WIRED.

Rio Throws An Upbeat, Gold-Medal Olympic Dance Party