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Obama’s Russian Hacking Retaliation Is Biggest “Since the Cold War”

Andy Greenberg — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 21:53:37 +0000

The US will deport dozens of diplomats, and has named specific individuals implicated in the cyberattacks. The post Obama’s Russian Hacking Retaliation Is Biggest “Since the Cold War" appeared first on WIRED.

8 Wonderful Games You Might Have Missed in 2016

Julie Muncy — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:00:58 +0000

2016 was jam-packed with great games. Here are eight that were unjustly overlooked. The post 8 Wonderful Games You Might Have Missed in 2016 appeared first on WIRED.

Month by Month, 2016 Cemented Science’s Sexual Harassment Problem

Sarah Scoles — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:00:54 +0000

To hear a story about sexual harassment in the sciences, just ask a person who has been a woman in the sciences. The post Month by Month, 2016 Cemented Science’s Sexual Harassment Problem appeared first on WIRED.

The Best 2016 Movies You (Probably) Never Saw

Wired Staff — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:00:50 +0000

Clear your calendar, pop some popcorn, and get ready to catch up on a sick amount of cinema. The post The Best 2016 Movies You (Probably) Never Saw appeared first on WIRED.

This Was the Year Tech Stocks Became Sure Bets

Davey Alba — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:00:48 +0000

This year the new giants of tech became a truly dominant force—both financially and culturally. The post This Was the Year Tech Stocks Became Sure Bets appeared first on WIRED.

From Crispr to Zika, Here Are 2016’s Biggest Biology Stories

Chelsea Leu — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:00:45 +0000

Creative researchers are now applying gene editing to tackle everything from HIV to animals on the brink of extinction. The post From Crispr to Zika, Here Are 2016's Biggest Biology Stories appeared first on WIRED.

Your 5 Totally Achievable Security Resolutions for the New Year

Lily Hay Newman — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:00:24 +0000

Setting up a password manager may sound tedious and awful, but taking control of your personal security and privacy is doable. And it's going to be more important than ever in 2017. The post Your 5 Totally Achievable Security Resolutions for the New Year appeared first on WIRED.

2016’s Top 5 Moments in the World of Transportation

Alex Davies — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:00:10 +0000

From self-driving cars to high-flying drones. The post 2016’s Top 5 Moments in the World of Transportation appeared first on WIRED.

Vote for the 2016 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year

Erik Klemetti — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 22:58:41 +0000

Lots of volcanoes made news in 2016, but which deserves to walk away with the award for the greatest? The post Vote for the 2016 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year appeared first on WIRED.

Multiplayer Mayhem, Solitary Puzzlers, and the Other Best Games of 2016

Chris Kohler and Julie Muncy — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 12:00:50 +0000

From Firewatch to Overwatch, the ten games that blazed new trails, captivated millions, and stood out this year. The post Multiplayer Mayhem, Solitary Puzzlers, and the Other Best Games of 2016 appeared first on WIRED.