The Perfection of the Continuity Equation, Key to the Foundations of Reality
Physicists want equations that connect behaviors directly to the foundations of reality. With the continuity equation, they actually pull it…
The WIRED Guide to Becoming the Biggest Nerd on Campus
These products will have you claiming Alpha Nerd status in no time. The post The WIRED Guide to Becoming the…
No, the World Won’t Go Back to Normal After Trump
Clinton may win her war with Trump. But in the age of networks, can she win the peace? The post…
Why Patient HM’s Mysteries Are Still Locked in His Brain
HM’s scientific potential remains unfulfilled—thanks to delays from a custody fight and the limitations of current neuroscience itself. The post…
Sausage Party Isn’t Great, But It’ll Be a Stoner Classic
The comedy has plenty of talking food, but there’s nary a sacred cow left alive. The post Sausage Party Isn’t…
Athletes Battle the Olympic Brass for the Right to Make Money
Brands and athletes hope to capitalize on the Rio Olympics. An Olympic bylaw says they can’t. Commence the social media…
These Are the Best Laptops for Under $200
To find the best affordable laptops, we put the most popular budget models through a series of performance and display…
The Best Olympics Photos So Far, From Swords to Big Green Pools
WIRED offers the very best photos of the Rio Olympics this week. The post The Best Olympics Photos So Far,…
Intel Reinvents Itself to Stay King in a Changing World
Intel chips dominate the computer market. But the computer market is changing. So Intel is changing too. The post Intel…
The Physics Behind the Wild Wobble of Brady Ellison’s Arrows
Look closely and you’ll find fascinating physics in the archery event: a wobbling arrow. The post The Physics Behind the…