One of the ultimate goals of medieval alchemy has been realized, but only for a fraction of a second. Scientists with the European Organization for Nuclear Research, better known as CERN, were able to convert lead into gold using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the […]
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The 12 Best Gifts for Every Kind of Golfer (2024)
Make your favorite golfer’s day with the best gifts to enhance every part of their game.
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads (2025), WIRED Tested and Reviewed
Our top pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, Sea to Summit, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
MSG Is (Once Again) Back on the Table
Monosodium glutamate has a poor reputation in the US, which is both unfortunate and based on misinformation. A spate of new cookbooks highlighting its powers is here to awaken our senses.
De’Longhi Rivelia Espresso Machine Review (2025): A Fine Froth
The bean-to-cup Rivelia won’t rival classic espresso. But it’s easy, it froths milk with a button-press, and you can swap beans to decaf in the afternoon.
17 Giftable Subscription Boxes (2025), Tested and Reviewed
We have options for coffee lovers, foodies, bookworms—and even those who are hard to shop for—with these gifts that keep on giving.
The Greek revival you’re not watching (but probably should be)
Much of the world isn’t paying close attention to Greece right now. That may be a mistake. Best known for its stunning islands, sun-soaked cities, and deep historical roots, Greece has been quietly laying the foundation for something far less expected: a modern, resilient tech […]
SoundCloud says it’s never trained AI using artists’ work after getting called out for terms of use change
Following backlash about a quietly added clause to SoundCloud’s Terms of Use that says users’ content may be fed to AI, the company says it’s “never used artist content to train AI models,” and insists it “has always been and will remain artist-first.” The outrage […]
Giant Bomb goes independent
At the beginning of the month, things weren’t looking good for gaming site Giant Bomb after its content was put on hold amid reports of editorial interference from its parent company, Fandom. Today, some feel-good news: Giant Bomb announced it is now an independent, employee-owned […]
Egypt’s Nawy, the largest proptech in Africa, lands a $52M Series A to take on MENA
For decades, buying property in Egypt meant navigating a fragmented real estate market, relying on personal networks, dealing with commission-driven brokers, and facing developers more focused on selling than serving customer needs. In 2019, Mostafa El Beltagy, Abdel-Azim Osman, Ahmed Rafea, Mohamed Abou Ghanima, and […]