Sure, Mood-Matching Lipstick Is Hogwash. But Here’s What’s in It
Behind every coated pout, one trifecta runs the show: dyes and pigments for hue, wax for form, and oil for…
Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Bell Get Handsy With Each Other
During the Google Autocomplete interview they did for their upcoming movie, they answered a lot of questions—and got a little…
The AP Finally Realizes It’s 2016, Will Let Us Stop Capitalizing ‘Internet’
It has been decreed. Thank God. The post The AP Finally Realizes It’s 2016, Will Let Us Stop Capitalizing ‘Internet’…
Blue Origin’s Reusable Rocket Just Stuck Its Third Landing
The private spaceflight company is continuing to perfect its reusable rocket. The post Blue Origin’s Reusable Rocket Just Stuck Its…
Space Photos of the Week: That’s a Lotta Stars, Yo
Space photos of the week, March 27–April 2, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: That’s a Lotta Stars,…
Politicians Prefer You Didn’t See Them Like This
A photographer goes in search of damaged, warped and bizarrely-placed campaign ads during election season. The post Politicians Prefer You…
Security News This Week: Clever Malware Is Sending People Fake Speeding Tickets
Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which…
Mathematician Solves the Centuries-Old Sphere Problem in Higher Dimensions
A Ukrainian mathematician has solved the centuries-old sphere-packing problem in dimensions eight and 24. The post Mathematician Solves the Centuries-Old…
Why Batman Is the Ultimate Lightning Rod for Nerd Rage
Comic book fans are known for their strong opinions, but one hero in particular seems to inspire more passionate arguments…
Nintendo Firing a Female Gamer Only Makes the Trolls More Rabid
Nintendo fired employee Alison Rapp this week after a ruthless online harassment campaign she’d endured from gamers peeved by changes…