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A Severed Head, Two Cops, and the Radical Future of Interrogation

A Severed Head, Two Cops, and the Radical Future of Interrogation

A novel interrogation technique borrowed from the war on terror is transforming the art of detective work: Shut up and let the suspect do the talking. The post A Severed Head, Two Cops, and the Radical Future of Interrogation appeared first on WIRED.

What’s Inside Frontline Plus: The Chemical One-Two Punch That Kills Your Pet’s Fleas

What’s Inside Frontline Plus: The Chemical One-Two Punch That Kills Your Pet’s Fleas

The chemical cocktail you apply to your furry best friend’s back uses a double tap bound together with a secret blend of inert chemicals. The post What's Inside Frontline Plus: The Chemical One-Two Punch That Kills Your Pet's Fleas appeared first on WIRED.

The Underwater Archaeologist Who Surfaced Not One, But Two Ancient Egyptian Cities

The Underwater Archaeologist Who Surfaced Not One, But Two Ancient Egyptian Cities

Franck Goddio left his job at the UN to pursue his passion for underwater archaeology and discovered lost Egyptian cities in the muck of Alexandria harbor. The post The Underwater Archaeologist Who Surfaced Not One, But Two Ancient Egyptian Cities appeared first on WIRED.

Get Ready for A Beautiful Planet, a Jaw-Dropping IMAX Movie From Space

Get Ready for A Beautiful Planet, a Jaw-Dropping IMAX Movie From Space

The new IMAX documentary A Beautiful Planet relies on shooting with digital cameras. The post Get Ready for A Beautiful Planet, a Jaw-Dropping IMAX Movie From Space appeared first on WIRED.

Can You Tell These Real Crispr Projects From the Fake Ones?

Can You Tell These Real Crispr Projects From the Fake Ones?

Here are some Crispr projects under way in labs and a few, well, less-than-real ones. The post Can You Tell These Real Crispr Projects From the Fake Ones? appeared first on WIRED.

A New Crop of Marijuana Geneticists Sets Out to Build Better Weed

A New Crop of Marijuana Geneticists Sets Out to Build Better Weed

There are thousands of strains of weed. Cracking their genetic codes may be the key to transforming pot from a budding business to a high-flying industry. The post A New Crop of Marijuana Geneticists Sets Out to Build Better Weed appeared first on WIRED.

The Great Barrier Reef’s Best Hope Is a Killer Robot

The Great Barrier Reef’s Best Hope Is a Killer Robot

Crown-of-thorns starfish are the zombies of the sea. They won’t die even if you cut them in half. The post The Great Barrier Reef's Best Hope Is a Killer Robot appeared first on WIRED.

When Your Job Is Researching (Animal) Sex on the Beach

When Your Job Is Researching (Animal) Sex on the Beach

Marah Hardt is on a quest to investigate the elaborate mating rituals of life in the deep. The post When Your Job Is Researching (Animal) Sex on the Beach appeared first on WIRED.

The Strange Case of the Woman Who Can’t Remember Her Past—Or Imagine Her Future

The Strange Case of the Woman Who Can’t Remember Her Past—Or Imagine Her Future

Meet the first person ever diagnosed with severely deficient autobiographical memory. She knows facts about her life but can't mentally relive any of it. The post The Strange Case of the Woman Who Can't Remember Her Past—Or Imagine Her Future appeared first on WIRED.

What’s Inside That Magical Anti-Tangle Hair Spray

What’s Inside That Magical Anti-Tangle Hair Spray

This bottle is filled with compounds that make hair easier to comb—whether you’re a grown-up or are growing up. The post What's Inside That Magical Anti-Tangle Hair Spray appeared first on WIRED.