With the virus linked to serious birth defects, the designation should help fast-track international action and research priorities -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A new study from Nielsen and Facebook proves how Facebook chatter—and particularly shares—correlates with live sports viewing on TV.Just how many people will tune in to the Super Bowl on Sunday? Log on to Facebook to find out.Read Full Story

Qualified applicants must be able to "handle stressful situations." The post Theranos Hopes to Fix Its Problems With a … Writer? appeared first on WIRED.

Clay tablet with cuneiform characters may contain a mathematical technique that was believed to be invented 1,400 later -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Social network celebrates "Friend's Day" by delivering personalized video to a user's feed.It's a bit crazy when you think about it, but Facebook is 12 years old today. On February 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched his fledgling social media site at Harvard. And the rest, as they say, is history. Twelve years on, Facebook has become the largest social media company ever. It influences myriad aspects of our lives and recently passed a billion active users each day.Read Full Story

Marley Natural's accessories look more like Chemex pour-over coffee equipment than the swirled glass tie-dyed pipes you’d normally find in a head shop. The post Marley Natural’s Elegant Pot Gear Is for Smokers Who Say ‘Whoa Sir,’ Not ‘Whoa Dude’ appeared first on WIRED.