Snake Bros Keep Getting Bitten by Their Lethal Pets. Only Zoos Can Save Them

Your venomous serpent bites you, and the clock is ticking. America’s zookeepers—and a cooler full of rare antivenom—are your best chance of survival.

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

For months, lone vibe coder Rafael Concepcion has obsessively built tools to counter the federal immigration crackdown—pivoting as he’s been outmatched. He’s also lost his job and become a target.

‘Guns, Beer, Titties, Freedom’: Inside the World’s Toughest Off-Road Race

Every winter, 80,000 people gather in the California desert for King of the Hammers, a popular racing series featuring high-speed relays and rock crawling with dirt bikes, stock VW Bugs, and million-dollar trophy trucks.

Inside the stealthy startup that pitched brainless human clones
Inside the stealthy startup that pitched brainless human clones

After operating in secrecy for years, a startup company called R3 Bio, in Richmond, California, suddenly shared details about its work last week—saying it had raised money to create nonsentient monkey “organ sacks” as an alternative to animal testing. In an interview with Wired, R3 listed three investors: billionaire Tim Draper, the Singapore-based fund Immortal…

At Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital, the War Isn’t Over

Months into a supposed ceasefire in Gaza, doctors still have to smuggle in basic medical supplies—and treat new casualties of war.

Anduril’s Real War Is With Itself

From drones to missiles to submarines, the $30.5 billion defense startup wants to transform how the tools of war are made. It’s not all going as planned.

When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon

As war reshapes the Gulf, the satellite infrastructure the world relies on to see conflict clearly is being delayed, spoofed, and privately controlled—and nobody is sure who is responsible.

How American Camouflage Conquered the World

The world-famous MultiCam pattern was designed for the military by two Brooklyn hipsters. Now everyone—from babies to ICE agents—is suited up for battle.

Arm’s CEO Insists the Market Needs His New CPU. It Could Piss Everyone Off

Arm just confirmed the rumors: It’s producing its own chip for the first time. CEO Rene Haas explains why this won’t alienate the many chipmakers who license the company’s designs.

Your Body Is Betraying Your Right to Privacy

Attachment to smart devices and biometric surveillance leaves Americans more vulnerable to police searches than ever. Left unchecked it will only get worse.