Why Can’t You Tickle Yourself? Neuroscientists Unravel the Mystery
Playfulness and tickling aren’t always considered “serious” subjects, but a new study shows how they can address key questions about the brain. Wired
Playfulness and tickling aren’t always considered “serious” subjects, but a new study shows how they can address key questions about the brain. Wired
Mahsa Amini, also known as Jina, was walking out of a subway station in Tehran on September 16 when she was stopped by the government’s so-called morality police. Amini, a 22-year-old who planned to begin university this fall, was wearing a headscarf—something that Iran has forced women to do since the early 1980s—but police claimed […]
From Serial to Netflix’s Jeffrey Dahmer series, it’s time to think about what pop culture’s fascination with murder cases does to viewers—and victims. Wired
Legal experts say that Musk faced an “uphill battle” to prove his claims of fraud over bots on the platform, and risked damaging revelations during trial. Wired
Tesla’s Optimus robot did not dazzle robotics experts and can’t yet walk. But if the project delivers, it could give the company an edge in manufacturing. Wired
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home. Wired
This starter keyboard can sing your song lyrics back to you. Wired
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can reduce the risk of damage to your home. Wired
From the Danube to the Loire, these lifelines for the continent’s economy are running low after five months of brutal drought and years of dry weather. Wired
At the heart of every bot-detection tool is a human’s gut feeling—and all the messiness that comes with it. Wired