When a ‘fellow traveller’ went to space
[ad_1] We’ve lived through a pandemic, surviving to tell a tale. Ask anyone now, or even decades later, what they remember of the year 2020, and the first thing that would come to their minds, regardless of where they hail from, would be the COVID-19 pandemic. Such was the all-pervasive nature of the disease and the many ways in which
40 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)
[ad_1] It’s that time of year again, and Prime Day deals are back. The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event—also known as Amazon Prime Day 2—is officially arriving on October 7 and 8, but early deals have already started flowing. The WIRED Reviews team has hundreds of years of collective experience covering shopping holidays such as this. What sets us
In Focus Podcast | Naming chimps, making room: Jane Goodall’s wild legacy for women in science
[ad_1] On a July morning in 1960, Jane Goodall stepped off a boat onto the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania. She was 26, untrained by universities, armed only with binoculars, a notebook and patience. What she saw in the forests of Gombe in East Africa altered science itself: chimpanzees who shaped tools, who mourned, who loved. She gave them
7 Best MagSafe Phone Grips (2025), Tested and Reviewed
[ad_1] MagSafe grips are hardly the only type of phone grips available. In fact, there are four main other types of grips you can buy. Cases with attached grips. These are cases with a grip attached to the back. You get a strong and durable grip that will never fall off, but the trade-off is a thicker phone, and these
15 Best Office Chairs of 2025— I’ve Tested Nearly 60 to Pick Them
[ad_1] How to Sit Properly at a Desk AccordionItemContainerButton It’s not just about finding a chair you like. We’ve rounded up several tips on how to set up your desk properly here, and how to avoid tech neck, but here are a few highlights. Sitting for too long in a day is not good for your health, no matter what
14 Best Travel Toiletry Bags, Tested Over Many Miles (2025)
[ad_1] Others We Tested There were multiple great bags we tried whose features or designs just didn’t add up to a place in the top spots above. However, everyone has something different they’re looking for in a toiletry bag, so while not perfect for us, some of these options may still be perfect for you. Photograph: Kat Merck Monos Metro
Jeff Bezos makes bold prediction: The next data centres will be built in space |
[ad_1] Amazon founder and executive chair Jeff Bezos has predicted that the next generation of data centres could be built in space within the next 10 to 20 years. Speaking at the Italian Tech Week in Turin, Bezos explained that orbiting data centres would benefit from uninterrupted solar power, allowing them to outperform Earth-based facilities in energy efficiency and reliability.
Why US Power Bills Are Surging
[ad_1] Now, electricity prices are surging in addition to all of the uncorked demand from the Covid-19 pandemic, when the global economic slowdown and pressure from policymakers kept a lid on utility bills. “I think if we were to repeat this analysis for next year, there would probably be a little bit of an uptick this year, but the data
Apple and Google Pull ICE-Tracking Apps, Bowing to DOJ Pressure
[ad_1] Plus: China sentences scam bosses to death, Europe is ramping up its plans to build a “drone wall” to protect against Russian airspace violations, and more. [ad_2] Source link
Sindhi’s along India’s west coast genetically distinct from Pakistani counterparts: CCMB
[ad_1] The west coast of India, nestled between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, has long been a melting pot of diverse human populations. Over centuries, it has witnessed the movement of various West Eurasian groups — including the Portuguese, Middle Easterners, Jews, Parsees and Christian missionaries. Now, scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) have
Full Moon in Pisces 2025: Its impact on each zodiac sign
[ad_1] The full moon that occurs in the month of Ashwina is regarded extremely auspicious and the most important day for performing a variety of religious and spiritual activities. The full moon in October will be observed on October 6, 2025. Astrology predicts that during this time, the Moon will transit through the Pisces sign, which is ruled by Jupiter.
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Price drop on the 75 inch TVs at incredible prices with stunning picture and sound quality
[ad_1] Transform your living room into a cinematic hub during the Amazon Great Indian Festival with the best 75 inch TVs. These smart TVs deliver crisp 4K resolution, HDR-enhanced visuals, and smooth refresh rates for a seamless viewing experience. Integrated streaming apps, Wi-Fi connectivity, and voice assistants make content access effortless, while built-in speakers or soundbars create a theatre-like audio
NASA shuts down: Why the oldest space agency has stopped functioning amid crucial operations |
[ad_1] NASA has temporarily scaled back most of its operations due to a deadlock in US government funding. When Congress fails to pass a budget or short-term funding measures, the agency is forced to limit work to activities vital for safety and security. As a result, many ongoing projects, from research and public outreach to preparation for upcoming missions, are
Rahu’s Cosmic Shake-Up: These Zodiac Signs Are Likely to Be Replaced By AI by Christmas 2025
[ad_1] On May 18, 2025, Rahu moved into Aquarius and will stay there until December 5, 2026. In Vedic astrology, Rahu isn’t a physical planet—it’s a shadow planet, a lunar node. But its influence is anything but subtle. Rahu is known for bringing disruption, sudden change, obsession, and a relentless hunger for innovation. When it transits Aquarius, the sign of
Why blue is rare in nature: Science, examples, and evolution |
[ad_1] Have you ever noticed how blue in nature feels rare and almost magical? You can see the endless sky and deep oceans painted in blue, yet when you look at plants, animals, or rocks, the colour is surprisingly scarce. Compared to reds, greens, and yellows, blue is one of the hardest shades for life to produce.The reason lies not
Scientists uncover evidence that Saturn’s moon Enceladus could have conditions suitable for life |
[ad_1] Far beyond Earth, Saturn’s small moon Enceladus has turned into one of the most intriguing worlds in our solar system. Though only about the size of Arizona, Enceladus is coated in a thick layer of bright white ice. Beneath this frozen shell lies something extraordinary, a vast ocean of liquid water stretching across the entire moon. This ocean doesn’t
Comet 3I/ATLAS: Rare interstellar visitor speeds through solar system at 130,000 mph, passing Mars and Jupiter |
[ad_1] In a rare astronomical event, comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor, is passing through our solar system in 2025. Traveling at an astonishing speed of 130,000 mph (219,000 km/h), this comet originates from beyond our Sun, making it only the third confirmed interstellar object to enter the solar system. Its nucleus, less than 1 kilometer wide, is surrounded by a
Aquarius Daily Horoscope Today, October 4, 2025: Saturn Guides You to Success, choose depth over noise
[ad_1] Today brings the possibility of a sudden change. You may feel like going in a new direction, and that’s not something to fear. Trust that even if you didn’t plan for this shift, it can still lead you somewhere meaningful. You have the inner strength to handle changes with calm. Let go of old ideas if they no longer
The 2025 Ig Nobel prizes: laugh, and then think
[ad_1] Andre Geim remains the sole scientist to have won both an Ig Nobel prize and a Nobel Prize. | Photo Credit: Bengt Oberger (CC BY-SA) Recent reports stated that two Indian scientists had received Ig Nobel prize in the Engineering Design category in 2025. We know of the Nobel Prizes but the Ig Nobels? As one report in Science
The Lenovo Go S Is $120 Off
[ad_1] Excited by the fervor of new gaming handhelds hitting the market but don’t want to shell out the big bucks? The Legion Go S with SteamOS installed offers an easy entry into the space, is great for occasional travelers and couch gamers, and is marked down by $120 at Best Buy. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS)
Bad Bunny Has MAGA All Worked Up
[ad_1] As Bad Bunny continues to avoid the continental US on his world tour out of fears of ICE raids, news that he’ll be headlining the Super Bowl LX halftime show has been met with a furious backlash from MAGA influencers who’ve complained that he “doesn’t sing in English” and has been critical of Donald Trump. The controversy has escalated
China Is Leading the World in the Clean Energy Transition. Here’s What That Looks Like
[ad_1] Speaking by video at the UN Climate Summit in New York last week, China’s president Xi Jinping laid out his country’s climate ambitions. While the stated goals may not have been aggressive as some environmentalists would like, Xi at least reaffirmed China’s green commitment. “Despite some countries going against the trend, the international community should stay on the right
Sam Altman Says the GPT-5 Haters Got It All Wrong
[ad_1] OpenAI’s August launch of its GPT-5 large language model was somewhat of a disaster. There were glitches during the livestream, with the model generating charts with obviously inaccurate numbers. In a Reddit AMA with OpenAI employees, users complained that the new model wasn’t friendly, and called for the company to restore the previous version. Most of all, critics griped
ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
[ad_1] United States immigration authorities are moving to dramatically expand their social media surveillance, with plans to hire nearly 30 contractors to sift through posts, photos, and messages—raw material to be transformed into intelligence for deportation raids and arrests. Federal contracting records reviewed by WIRED show that the agency is seeking private vendors to run a multiyear surveillance program out
Best MacBooks (2025): Which Apple Laptop Should You Buy?
[ad_1] All of Apple’s processors are scattered throughout different MacBook models. While Apple only currently sells M4 MacBooks, you can find older models at specific third-party retailers online either completely new or refurbished. If you do stumble upon its older chips (which came out four years ago), you might be wondering how they compare to other options. We break down