Let’s-a-Go: The Physics of Jumping in Super Mario Run
When Mario jumps in Super Mario Run, is it realistic or not? What is the acceleration of Mario? How big…
The White House’s Fix for Robots Stealing Jobs? Education
A new White House report predicts that millions of jobs could be displaced by AI and automation. The answer, it…
Encryption App ‘Signal’ Fights Censorship With a Clever Workaround
A technique called “domain fronting” makes the app’s encrypted traffic look no different from a Google search. The post Encryption…
Bacteria, Methane, and Other Dangers Within Siberia’s Melting Permafrost
“Permafrost is a silent ticking time bomb,” says Robert Spencer, an environmental scientist at Florida State University. The post Bacteria,…
WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Transparent
Spend some time with the Pfeffermans. You won’t regret it. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Transparent appeared first on WIRED.…
Here’s How Much That Lego Brick You Stepped on Is Worth
Here is a sign that shows a quarter pound of Lego for $8.99. What does this say about the distribution…
Anonymous’ Barrett Brown Is Free—and Ready to Pick New Fights
After four years in prison, Anonymous’ rabblerousing information activist is back with a new plan to restart his radical muckraking.…
Take a Chilling 360-Degree Tour of NASA’s Glacier-Spying Plane
Explore the 1966 Lockheed P-3 that helps with Operation Icebridge. The post Take a Chilling 360-Degree Tour of NASA’s Glacier-Spying…
We Take Hyundai’s Iron Man-Inspired Exoskeletons for a Spin
A self-driving car’s no good for someone who can’t get to the curb. The post We Take Hyundai’s Iron Man-Inspired…
Review: Audioengine HD3 Premium Powered Desktop Speakers
The venerable brand’s new desktop speakers are really something special. The post Review: Audioengine HD3 Premium Powered Desktop Speakers appeared…