The writers behind Telltale Games' acclaimed The Walking Dead have delivered another tour de force videogame story in Firewatch. The post New Game Firewatch Is a Beautiful, Emotional Gut Punch appeared first on WIRED.

Racial categories are weak proxies for genetic diversity and need to be phased out  -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

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A number of volcanoes around the world put on impressive shows over the weekend, including Santiaguito, Turrialba, and Soputan. The post All the Volcanic Eruptions You Missed During the Super Bowl appeared first on WIRED.

If My UV Skin patch is successful, you'll forget that it's filled with sophisticated technology.Sticking the My UV Skin patch on your arm is a cinch. It's as simple as applying a Band-Aid or a nicotine patch. There's one crucial difference: This personalized sun protection device has five layers of micron-thin electronics, including near field communication capabilities.Read Full Story

Scientists are still searching for what's behind the perceived dimming of Tabby's Star -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Deep breaths, people. The post Put Down the Pitchforks—A Twitter Algorithm Won’t Ruin Anything appeared first on WIRED.