On November 22, the United States Department of Agriculture temporarily halted the import of cattle from Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite was detected in animals in southern Mexico. Before the discovery of cattle screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) at an inspection point in the state of Chiapas, the species had previously been eliminated in North America since…
scientists in the US have developed a technology that can detect land mines from far away and with high accuracy, potentially lowering the risk of removing mines from current and former conflict zones. Known as the Laser Multibeam Differential Interferometry Sensor, or Lambdis, the tech works by shining lasers onto the ground to reveal suspected…
The bones of the gameplay product are already set, however, and they offer glimpses at a fully immersive future across sports gaming. Kickin’ Around Rezzil’s main priority for Premier League Player was to make the game something that appeals to the general public and not just players familiar with soccer’s mechanics. “Someone’s grandma could play…
KitchenAid’s strategy is one that maybe we should all live by—if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Remaining nearly unchanged since its introduction in 1914, KitchenAid’s stand mixer has become such a legendary kitchen staple that we called the KitchenAid Artisan 7-Quart Lift Stand Mixer an “everlasting” kitchen must-have and put it on our Buy…
Well, hello there. You’re probably here because you’re hunting for Cyber Monday tech deals, saw WIRED, and thought: Wires are tech, right? Yes, you’re right! Think of me as your shopping tech support—I can’t tell you how to fix your router, but I can recommend one to buy. Here you’ll find the best deals on…
“If you are a student and you live on $700 as a monthly budget, $200 extra is nice,” says Bernow. “If you work 10 hours for me, I don’t mind paying $200. They should be paid more, but we’re not allowed to do that, and we adhere to all the frameworks.” Many countries have rules…
We live in an Age of Uncertainty. Not just because of the global threats to societies, but many face unprecedented insecurity at a personal level, particularly the younger generations. None of us know what is going to happen, and we might as well face up to it. And that’s the first lesson in making predictions:…
If you’re using a low-grade fuel in a car that requires a higher-grade, such as 91 or a premium fuel, you’re doing yourself a disservice, and you could be causing damage to your car’s engine because that fuel is detonating too early in the cylinder. So is there ever a situation where you should be…
The football is over, the turkey is picked clean, and the fam is heading home. Now, it’s time to shop, shop, shop, and we have the absolute best Black Friday deals of 2024 for you. The WIRED team has been diligently digging to find the bargains worth your while, and we’ll be here, working shifts…