Genetics is often just moving tiny amounts of liquid around. So Counsyl, a genetic testing company has hired some robots. Actually, they didn’t just hire them; they built their own to do the work most scientists hate doing.

We’re willing to bet your wearable doesn’t come with the power of the Force? Sphero’s launching a special edition of the BB-8 toy that'll allow you to control the little droid with hand gestures.

The Juno spacecraft has snapped the first photo ever of Jupiter’s north pole, revealing some intriguing surprises.

Your parents always told you to eat your veggies, especially carrots if you want good eyesight. But can they really improve your vision? WIRED takes a look.

It sounds weird and a little creepy but science proves that massaging your kale removes the bitter taste the leaf can have. Makes sense, because who isn't a little less bitter after a good massage?

America has a new president who is, how should we say, unpredictable. There’s no telling how the NSA and the surveillance state will evolve in the next four years. So, if you’re worried about keeping your private communications private, here’s what to do.

It's bound to happen to you— your flight is cancelled, delayed or the airline bumps you. That's why it's important to know your rights when your travel plans go astray.

If you overcooked your pan-seared salmon, you may be tempted to blame it on the type of salmon you bought, but none of that matters if you understand the chemistry of how this colorful fish cooks.

A few of WIRED's favorite gifts to make any outdoor outing more fun.

Carnival's new Ocean Medallion wearable tech is designed to anticipate a cruise patron's every need – from a margarita (if that's your thing) to suggestions for activities.

The Smart Remote is an intuitive and simple solution to controlling all the smart devices in the modern home.

At CES 2017 Lego just unveiled Boost, a clever kit that introduces programming and cool tech to the bricks you grew up with.

The massive consumer tech companies from China have come up with a plan for world domination: Make all of the gadgets used by everyone, everywhere.

After decades of research, scientists have finally figured out why an LSD high lasts so damn long. That could help turn it into a therapy drug in the future.

MIT researchers are taking a cue from nature to develop a revolutionary new wetsuit material that could change surfing forever.

You don't have to tell the Baxter robot that it's doing something wrong. You Just have to think it.

Your phone might automatically dim its blue light at night. But does this really help you fall asleep?

Have you ever wanted to build your own drone? These MIT engineers are creating a program that lets anyone build the drone of their dreams.

Look, we get it. Remembering dozens and dozens of different passwords for different sites is next to impossible. But that doesn’t mean you should be reusing your passwords. That’s just asking for trouble.

Thanks to an assist from Congress, your cable company has the legal right to sell your web-browsing data without your consent. This is how to protect your data from preying eyes.

Spanish freediver Aleix Segura held his breath for 24 minutes and 3 seconds in 2016. How is that possible? Here's how.

The Guardian GT’s 7-foot-long arms replicate human motions with incredible smoothness and accuracy. Also, each one can lift 500 pounds.

The only way to be truly secure on Facebook is to delete your account. But that's crazy talk! Here's how to lock down your privacy and security and bonus, keep targeted ads at bay.

Virtual assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa can be amazing but what are they doing with all of your questions? Here's how to control all of that data.

It seems like every time you turn around there's a new breach of personal information. Follow these steps to minimize the damage.

As cannabis use goes recreational in California, producers are facing a reckoning: They’ll either have to clean up their act, or get out of the legal market.

Robots are historically pretty bad at picking things up. But that's changing thanks to startups like Kindred, which is mixing advanced AI with remote controls to create robots that can pick and sort through objects at dizzying rates.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Bitdefender BOX | Security Researcher Samy Kamkar investigates different techniques hackers can use to steal your private information through an unsecure device and what you can do to protect yourself.

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A recent F.D.A. study shows that certain chemicals in some sunscreens can seep into and remain in people's blood. To find out what that means for staying safe in the sun, WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez spoke with dermatologist Dr. Kanade Shinkai.

We asked WIRED readers and subscribers to send us their questions. Are we being constantly watched through our face cams? What is the current status of Net Neutrality? How do I get into Area 51? WIRED's Senior Writer, Robbie Gonzalez; Senior Associate Editor, Arielle Pardes; and Senior Correspondent, Peter Rubin, answer these questions and many more.

What is color constancy and how does it trick our brain into seeing colors that aren't really there? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez and neuroscientist David Eagleman use ambiguous photographs and giant props to explain light, color and the science of illusions.

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Comcast Business | While balance looks different for everyone, the common thread is more flexible time on employees’ own terms. Cloud computing may be the modern work/life balance solution and could significantly improve your quality of life.

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