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An Algorithm Is Helping a Community Detect Lead Pipes
The model had shown promise in Flint before officials rebelled. Now Toledo is using it, while incorporating more public input. ... -
Crime Rates Dropped in 2020—Just as They Did in 1918
An economist looks at public safety during the Covid lockdowns and also at the time of Spanish Flu. http://www.wired.com/ -
The Local Politics of Airbnb’s Ban on DC Rentals
Residents and city officials traumatized by last week’s unrest fear a repeat for Biden’s inauguration. http://www.wired.com/ -
The 15 Best Devices From CES That You Can Buy Now
Much of the trade show’s flashy tech will never hit store shelves, but here are a few gadgets that are ... -
The Next Gen Console Games You Should Actually Care About
The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 have some great games coming this year—assuming schedules hold. Here’s a quick rundown ... -
The Future of Phone Design: Flexible Screens That Roll Up
At CES 2021, two companies showed off concepts for a rollable phone. This year, expect this new category of devices ... -
These Adorable Fish Robots Form Schools Like the Real Thing
Meet Bluebot, a friendly swimming robot with big camera eyes. Put a few in a tank together and they’ll collaborate ... -
How Law Enforcement Gets Around Your Smartphone's Encryption
New research has dug into the openings iOS and Android security provide for anyone with the right tools. http://www.wired.com/ -
Scientists Have Sequenced Dire Wolf DNA. Thanks, Science!
The creatures made famous by Game of Thrones went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now geneticists know a little more ... -
How a Decade-Old Game Helped Me Cope with Seasonal Depression
During a bleary fall and winter, the open world of Skyrim gave me the motivation and joy I couldn’t find ...