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A UN body has determined that UK and Swedish authorities have unlawfully detained the WikiLeaks founder in the Ecuadorean embassy, where he has been living in asylum since 2012 to avoid arrest. The post Julian Assange’s 3.5 Year Detainment in Embassy Ruled Unlawful appeared first on WIRED.

Most of the action takes place in San Francisco but the big game will be played in a distant suburb, which creates security challenges.It's one of the biggest logistical challenges imaginable—how to secure a major urban area hosting one of the world's biggest sports events and expecting a blitz of tourists and fans. San Francisco is expecting almost 2 million visitors to the Bay Area for this Sunday's Super Bowl, and all of the city's hotel rooms are booked and dozens of local police departments are coordinating their procedures.Read Full Story

Surprising research into "super-recognizers" -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Lala Abaddon's colorful photos look like digital art, except they're made by hand on a loom. The post Forget Photoshop: Just Weave Photos Together With a Loom appeared first on WIRED.

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Elon Musk says Powerwall 2 will have increased capabilities.When most people hear the name Tesla, they think of its electric vehicles or its eccentric genius boss, but the company founded and led by Elon Musk also currently produces another consumer product: the Powerwall battery.Read Full Story

Researchers find that besting others in a competition predicts unethical conduct -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

As China's economy slows, Internet giant Alibaba has reason to worry. So it's making sure as many of its 1.3 billion people as possible can shop online. The post In ‘Communist’ China, Alibaba Is Training People to Shop Online appeared first on WIRED.

A Senate energy bill provides for power grid security research and emergency cyber powers for the secretary of energy.One of the recurring nightmare scenarios outlined by security experts—a cyberattack on the country's power grid—has inspired lawmakers in both parties to come to rare agreement. A bipartisan energy bill pending in the Senate would give the U.S. energy secretary emergency powers in the event of such an attack and provide for research into digital energy security.Read Full Story

The study provides a first-of-its-kind look under the hood of solar eruptions -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Solenodons are one of just a handful of mammals with venom glands that deliver a powerful toxin. The post Absurd Creature of the Week: The Mystery of Solenodon, the Mammal That Bites Like a Snake appeared first on WIRED.

This is great advice from Barbara Bush on what to do when you're the youngest person in the room.We recently sat down with Barbara Bush, CoFounder and President of Global Health Corps. Bush gave some incredible advice on everything from what to do when you're the youngest person in the room to how to seek out a mentorship.Read Full Story

Newborns were exposed experimentally to vaginal microbes to restore the microbiomes they missed -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Earlier this year, Stockton started adding chloramines to its water supply, a chemical additive many residents fear is poisoning the well. The post Erin Brockovich Thinks This California City Is the Next Flint appeared first on WIRED.