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The First Atomic Bomb Test in 1945 Created an Entirely New Material

The discovery from the Trinity nuclear test site shows how extreme conditions can result in materials never before seen in nature or in the lab.

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Asteroid 2026 JH2 Is About to Fly Right Past Earth—Relatively Speaking

On May 18, an asteroid about the size of Chicago’s Cloud Gate will fly four times closer to Earth than the moon.

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Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex

“I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED.

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After Struggling With EVs, US Automakers Pivot to Energy

Ford and GM are backing away from electric vehicles and moving into the battery storage business.

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Best Indoor Garden Systems: I've Been Testing All Year (2026)

Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden.

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Cybercriminal Twins Caught After They Forgot to Turn Off Microsoft Teams Recording

Plus: Instructure’s Canvas ransomware debacle comes to a close, an alleged dark net market kingpin gets arrested, OpenAI workers fall victim to a supply chain attack, and more.

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How to Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice (iOS and Android)

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Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy

States across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.

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Gaza Is Rebuilding With Lego-Like Bricks Made From Rubble

As reconstruction materials remain blocked, Palestinians are crushing debris into interlocking blocks to build shelters from destruction.

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If You’re a Serious Bowler, You Need to Know About Bowling Lane Oil

Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer.

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Take Control of Your Debt With These Free Tools

These free debt calculators help you set up payment plans to get back in the black.

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The 6 Best Grills and Smokers of 2026: Smart, Portable, Pellet

I grilled, smoked, seared, cleaned, and synced digital temp controllers to find the best grill option for every cookout and tailgate.

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Oto Smart Sprinkler Review (2026): Solar-Powered and Simple to Use

The Oto Smart Sprinkler makes it easy to keep your lawn watered—as long as it gets three hours a day of direct sun to stay charged.

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Review: Good Omens finale (mostly) sticks the landing

Truncated third season feels rushed, but also gives us a fitting end to a love story for the ages.

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US hantavirus case was false positive; outbreak cases drop from 11 to 10

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Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement is getting messy as judge delays approval

Lawyers accused of rushing historic settlement to seize $320 million in fees.

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Pennsylvanians use town hall meeting to rail against data center boom

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