The newly discovered Himalayan forest thrush looks a great deal like the alpine thrush, but its far silkier song stylings gave it away as a potential new species   -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The pedal, Bosch says, could increase fuel efficiency by 7%.Many of our smart devices notify us by buzzing our palm or our wrist but the newest example of haptic feedback technology will lighten your wallet by sending a thrill up your leg.Read Full Story

Manuel Pita's Instagram is full of bright structures that stand alone against a big blue sky. The post The Whimsical, Colorful ‘Lonely Houses’ of Portugal appeared first on WIRED.

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Sixteen animals have been killed so far this month, adding to more than 80 slaughtered in 2015 -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Profits at Chipotle are way down—as are customers. But now that it's been declared E. coli free and instituted new procedures, the burrito company is launching its biggest ad campaign ever.If you've noticed shorter lines at Chipotle following several pathogen outbreaks that sickened some 350 people, it's not your imagination. Sales at the company's restaurants plummeted by 15% in the fourth quarter and overall revenue dropped 7%, the company reported in its earnings today. Chipotle CEO Steve Ells called it the "most challenging period" in the chain's history.Read Full Story

The tell-it-like-it-is designer wrote a book, and it's probably going to be hilarious. The post Check Out the New Book From Aaron Draplin, the Prolific Designer of Field Notes appeared first on WIRED.

Research explores the factors that influence our tolerance for long mutual gazes -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

'Miitomo,' Nintendo's first smartphone app, will be released globally alongside the new 'My Nintendo' online service in March. The post Miitomo, Nintendo’s First Mobile Game, Will Launch in March appeared first on WIRED.