The University of Cambridge is constantly ranked among the world’s top universities, with its medical school and vast research facilities among the very best. But for the past month, staff at the prestigious medical school have had work hampered following “malicious activity” on its computer network. An emailed “staff notice” seen by WIRED, believed to… Continue reading ‘Malicious Activity’ Hits the University of Cambridge’s Medical School
Author: Wired Magazine
Is AI the Future of NPCs?
Bloom, a non-player character with a face like a potato and a black beanie pulled tight around his ears, wants to know about my strategy and how I fare in combat. “I follow a map and I punch hard,” I reply into the microphone. Text of our conversation flashes across the bottom of my screen.… Continue reading Is AI the Future of NPCs?
The Real Reason Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
Today the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in a consequential case that threatens to curb access to medication abortion across the country. A central issue in the case is the safety of the drug mifepristone, the first in a two-pill regimen used to induce an abortion. The drug blocks a hormone… Continue reading The Real Reason Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
RFK Jr. Announces VP Pick Is Tech Entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan
“Kennedy’s promise to unravel this corporate capture will help bring an end to this chronic disease epidemic,” Ryerson said. Bhattacharya declared that he was “delighted” that Kennedy has “lent his considerable voice” to the cause of free speech. Bhattacharya is one of the authors of the “Great Barrington Declaration,” an open letter that argued there… Continue reading RFK Jr. Announces VP Pick Is Tech Entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan
Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed So Quickly
Photographs of the aftermath show the bow of the ship pinned beneath fallen sections of the bridge. The anchor chain is visible, meaning that at some point the anchor was dropped, though it is not certain whether this happened before or after impact. The chain appears to be at an angle, however, which Mercogliano says… Continue reading Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed So Quickly
Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It
More subtly, heat influences volatile compounds that turn into gas—that’s the “nose” you get when tasting wine—which break down under higher temperatures. “The profiles tend to get pushed to what sensory scientists would call the ‘cooked’ side of the spectrum: more jammy, or like cooked fruit,” says Gambetta. “This can be a good thing. Some… Continue reading Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It
Meta Kills a Crucial Transparency Tool At the Worst Possible Time
Earlier this month, Meta announced that it would be shutting down CrowdTangle, the social media monitoring and transparency tool that has allowed journalists and researchers to track the spread of mis- and disinformation. It will cease to function on August 14, 2024—just months before the US presidential election. Meta’s move is just the latest example… Continue reading Meta Kills a Crucial Transparency Tool At the Worst Possible Time
Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage
For years, China’s state-backed hackers have stolen huge troves of company secrets, political intelligence, and the personal information of millions of people. On Monday, officials in the United States and United Kingdom expanded the long list of hacking allegations, claiming China is responsible for breaching the UK’s elections watchdog and accessing 40 million people’s data.… Continue reading Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage
DJI Air 3 Drone Review: Serious Video Chops
DJI’s drones dominate the market to such an extent that you barely hear any other brands mentioned. They’re not quite competing with themselves, but the DJI Air 3 does fill a gap between the professional-grade Mavic series and the pocket-size Mini range. It’s the first new Air model since 2021’s Air 2S, and DJI has done… Continue reading DJI Air 3 Drone Review: Serious Video Chops
8 Best Breast Pumps (2024): Wearable, Portable, Easy to Clean
By the time you read this story, my pumping journey will be over. I spent over a year nursing and pumping breast milk for my child, and that time of my life was dictated by either the demands of my hungry infant or my proximity to an electric breast pump. It made me wonder—what makes… Continue reading 8 Best Breast Pumps (2024): Wearable, Portable, Easy to Clean