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How the Battle Over a Pesticide Led to Scientific Skepticism

The movement to bring DDT back after its ban found a curious ally: Big Tobacco. But the endangered industry was after something bigger.

Why You Really Should Go to Your High School Reunion

Receiving an invitation to your high school class reunion can be emotionally complex, to say the least. Here is proof that you are aging...

Tunic Is the Game of the Year That No One’s Talking About

Let’s not be too hasty to crown Elden Ring. This Zelda-inspired indie title is a worthy front-runner.

This Countertop Ice Cream Machine Churns Out Tasty Frozen Treats

The Ninja Creami produces ice cream, gelato, and sherbet of store-bought quality, but it doesn’t leave much room for creativity.

DuckDuckGo’s Privacy Browser Finally Lands on Desktop

DuckDuckGo started out as a private search engine. Now its web browser is debuting on Macs to rival Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Brave.

She Was Missing a Chunk of Her Brain. It Didn’t Matter

A woman grew up without her left temporal lobe, which highlights how amazingly plastic the brain is.

The Firewalla Purple Helps Control and Secure Your Home Network

This pocket-sized gigabit firewall can protect you from malware, ads, and snoopers.

The Great Paradox of Cryptocurrency

WIRED’s editor in chief shares thoughts on crypto scammers, the future of Russia’s internet, and more from the next issue.

A Farmer’s Quest to Beat California’s Waves of Drought and Deluge

Don Cameron went all in on a trickle-down survival tactic. It could help save America’s agricultural heartland—even if he doesn’t survive the new water...

Lessons from the International Journalism Festival

The International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, is back after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. As we arrived in the beautiful...

Brabus Launches ‘Deep Blue’ G-Wagon, Speedboat & Luxury Watch Line

Brabus is unifying its collaborations with Mercedes-AMG, Finland’s Axopar Boats, and Panerai luxury watches under one Deep Blue collection.Being that Brabus is...