WIRED
The Sky-High Ambitions of Jay Graber
Bluesky is where all the lefties went in the wake of Musk’s Twitter takeover. But its CEO says the app is for everyone—and could revolutionize the social internet.
10+ min |
July - August 2025
WIRED
A BILLION STREAMS AND NO FANS
A chart-topping jazz album! Loads of streams! Just one problem: The success might not be real.
10+ min |
July - August 2025
WIRED
FIND MY MURDERERS
Three teens almost got away with a shocking crime. Then police decided to test the limits of Google.
10+ min |
July - August 2025
WIRED
TRIVIAL PURSUITS
Esoteric programming languages are fun! Until they're derivative nonsense and kill the joke.
5 min |
July - August 2025
WIRED
OBJETS D'EVIL
Villainous characters often have devilishly good taste. Put these tools to better use in your own lair.
5 min |
July - August 2025
WIRED
HOW TO WIN FOLLOWERS AND SCAMFLUENCE PEOPLE
When West Africa's notorious Yahoo Boys need to freshen up their repertoire of online scams, there's one man they turn to.
4 min |
July - August 2025
WIRED
THE GOD OF DMT
With just a sprinkle of the drug, anything can happen: trips to other dimensions, sex with aliens, communion with your creator. Akasha Song made it by the kilo in secret labs, sold it for millions on the dark web, and—for a while—lived a literal dream.
10+ min |
July - August 2025
WIRED
THE PRETENDERS
Remote colleague? Keeps the camera off in meetings? Might be a North Korean operative who sneaked in to your company with a stolen identity and a heavy dose of ChatGPT.
10+ min |
July - August 2025
Popular Mechanics US
QUANTUM GRAVITY
ALMOST ALL WE KNOW about the universe boils down to the rules of quantum mechanics. Just about everything can be described as fields (electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, the weak nuclear force) and matter, and we've slowly rebuilt our understanding of the cosmos out of these fundamental building blocks.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
A New Human Species
ALTHOUGH ONLY ONE SPECIES OF hominin exists on the planet today—good ol' Homo sapiens—the human family once comprised a complex tableau of members. And over the years, scientists have tried to get a clearer picture of that prehistoric story by excavating ancient human sites around the world.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
A Christian Amulet
AN 1,800-YEAR-OLD SILVER amulet discovered buried in a Frankfurt, Germany, grave—still next to the chin of the man who wore it—has 18 lines of text written in Latin on just 1.37 inches of silver foil. That could be enough to rewrite the known history of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
D.B. Cooper
THE CHILDREN OF CONVICTED SKYJACKER Richard McCoy II believe their dear old dad may have been D. B. Cooper, the notorious central figure in 1971's unsolved skyjacking. It's in fact the only one in U.S. history without an answer—until, perhaps, now.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
HIS FAMILY WANTED TO DONATE HIS ORGANS.
IT SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN THIS HARD.
10+ min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
This Whiskey Shipwreck
DURING A STORMY NIGHT IN 1878, A three-masted schooner called the James R. Bentley struck a shoal and sank to the bottom of Lake Huron on a Chicagoto-Buffalo voyage. Although the crew was rescued, the ship and its precious cargo went into the 39°F water.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
A Gopher Volcano
IT WOULD PROBABLY BE PRETTY ALARMING to learn that, in the early 1980s, scientists decided to drop off a bunch of gophers at the site of a volcanic eruption.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
A New Predator Emerging From the Deep
SCIENTISTS AT WOODS HOLE OCEANO-graphic Institute (WHOI) and the Universidad de Concepción in Chile have discovered new life—a previously unknown, active predator in one of the deepest trenches in the world.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
A Third Form of Magnetism
SCIENTISTS HAVE RECENTLY CRAFTED and imaged a novel magnetic substance known as an altermagnetic material.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
This Secret Military Base
OVER THE YEARS, WE'VE DUG UP A LOT of stuff buried underneath layers upon layers of ice. Ancient tools, animal corpses, World War II planes—you name it, ice has buried it, and we've found it.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
A Small Town.A Missing Security Guard.A Brazen Heist.
When $220,000 worth of platinum went missing from a Pennsylvania glass factory, authorities were stumped. Then they saw the security footage.
10+ min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
DIY WINE RACK
Make it your own by selecting unique wood, altering the dimensions, or using a special finish.
4 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
Longevity Escape Velocity
Death and Taxes the twin inevitabilities of human life. At least, for the moment. If you ask some of the most prominent futurists in the world, death may not be on that (admittedly short and cliché) list for much longer.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Mechanics US
HOW TO PREP YOUR A/C FOR SUMMER
With the last two years being the hottest on record, in many parts of the world, an air conditioning system isn't just a luxury; it's a lifesaver. Taking good care of your A/C is therefore essential. Neglecting upkeep could lead to worsened indoor air quality, higher utility bills, and a shortened life span of your unit. Some repairs are best handled by a professional, but there are several maintenance tasks you can manage yourself. Here's how to set up and look after your A/C to ensure efficiency, smooth running, and a cool(er) summer.
9 min |
May - June 2025
Innovation & Tech Today
The Next Generation of Smart Homes
A Glimpse into the Future of Residential Tech
4 min |
Volume 9 / Issue 4
Innovation & Tech Today
Charting New Territories
The Beginning of Robotization with Cobots
2 min |
Volume 9 / Issue 4
Innovation & Tech Today
Innovation in the Metaverse
The Emergence of Avatars in the Digital Realm
4 min |
Volume 9 / Issue 4
Innovation & Tech Today
The Rise of Smart Home Furniture
Merging Comfort With Technology Like Never Before
2 min |
Volume 9 / Issue 4
Innovation & Tech Today
SS&TP: A Gathering of Experts
New Mexico is home to the Sandia Science & Technology Park and major tech companies like Facebook, Intel, and Lockheed Martin, making the state a key part of the science and tech industry
2 min |
Volume 9 / Issue 4
Innovation & Tech Today
Acting and AI
Hollywood Legend William H. Macy on the Challenges of Quickly-Changing Technology
10+ min |
Volume 9 / Issue 4
Innovation & Tech Today
AR and VR in Telehealth
Will It Disrupt the Healthcare Industry?
4 min |
Volume 9 / Issue 4
Innovation & Tech Today
AI and Design
Is The Art World Embracing Al?
3 min |