People worry about the threat to polar bears, not microorganisms, but that's shortsighted -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A supervising sound editor on the movie has taken the wraps off the extensive list of minor voiceover roles—including Silent Bob himself. The post Turns Out Even Kevin Smith Had Lines in The Force Awakens appeared first on WIRED.

Second City executive Kelly Leonard has seen it all—creative geniuses, the hyperopinionated, loose canons. Here's what he learned.When Second City executive vice president Kelly Leonard gave Tina Fey creative space, she made a two-woman show alongside Rachel Dratch called "Dratch and Fey," which ultimately convinced Lorne Michaels to hire the duo as Saturday Night Live cast members. When Leonard gave Horatio Sanz creative space, he threw a prop bag out a hotel window, shattering the windshield of his traveling comedy troupe's van.Read Full Story

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Fuel use might drop in a driverless future -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Today embattled drug testing startup Theranos received a letter from federal regulators citing serious problems in the company's California laboratory. The post Federal Regulators Say a Theranos Lab Has Serious Problems appeared first on WIRED.

Tech professionals are among the highest-paid workers. Here are the skills most in demand, and the cities where you're likely to find jobs.Good news if you're a technology worker or planning to be one: Average salaries in the U.S. jumped 7.7% to $96,370 annually, according to the annual salary survey by Dice, a careers site for tech professionals. Salaries in seven metro areas hit the six-figure mark for the first time since the survey started more than a decade ago.Read Full Story

New research suggests that people who think they are experts tend to fall into the trap of overclaiming -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The first full trailer for the stop-motion studio's new feature is here, and it's glorious. The post Laika’s Kubo and the Two Strings Looks Utterly Stunning appeared first on WIRED.

Here's what's on our radar as Facebook reports its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday.On Wednesday, Facebook will update investors on its latest quarterly earnings. During the company's last report in November, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Facebook was clocking over a billion users per day and 1.55 billion monthly active users, the majority of whom access Facebook through smartphones and tablets.Read Full Story

An understanding of formative periods of intense learning during childhood suggests strategies for correcting neurological and psychiatric disorders later in life -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A fun drone you can fly using just your phone. The post Review: Parrot Bebop 2 appeared first on WIRED.

Newly released images from the Cassini mission's final close flyby of Saturn's icy moon Enceladus reveal further exquisite details of the surface terrain -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Directing camera footage to the app involves little more than a few taps of your iPhone.Surfing a killer wave and you want to instantly share that video you shot on your GoPro Hero4? Now you can.Read Full Story

The University of Southern California will establish its own publishing label, to bring its innovative student and faculty videogames directly to players. The post The US’ Top Game Design School Will Now Publish Its Own Games appeared first on WIRED.

Specially outfitted planes, a research ship and hundreds of weather balloons aim to improve forecasts for strong storms -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Spotify's newest feature lets you watch clips from Comedy Central, NBC, BBC, and more.Spotify is making a new play for your mobile attention. Starting today, smartphone users of the music streaming service will have a new type of content to consume: Video. Specifically, Spotify's mobile app now offers short clips from recognizable brands like NBC, Comedy Central, and the BBC.Read Full Story

The surreal landscapes in David Maisel look almost alien. But they're actually sites of mining, agriculture and construction located in central Spain. The post Sweeping Aerial Shots of Spain Look Like Alien Terrain appeared first on WIRED.

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