New York City's subway is overcrowded and late. And that's just the beginning. Here's how the Metropolitan Transportation Authority could get the system back on track.

The Priority Continuum Onyx sports a continuous variable transmission hub, a grease-free belt drive and powerful disk brakes. It's the sort of solid, non-fussy town bike that turns casual riders into commuters.

America just witnessed the most fantastic celestial phenomenon human eyes can witness: a total solar eclipse. It was a national spectacle, but also a huge opportunity for science.

Astrophysicist and 'StarTalk' host Neil deGrasse Tyson uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about our universe. What is a quark? Is there a limit to the expansion of the universe? Tune into 'StarTalk' airing Sundays at 11pm/10c on National Geographic.

The technology behind modern virtual reality is rapidly evolving, but what exactly helps create a better sense of realism and immersion? WIRED has challenged Oculus CTO John Carmack to explain the concept of realism in virtual reality to 5 different people; a child, a pre-teen, a college student, a grad student and a VR expert.

Heads up, iPhone owners. iOS 11 comes with a batch of security features that merit your attention.

The only way to be truly secure on Facebook is to delete your account. But that's crazy talk! Here's how to lock down your privacy and security and bonus, keep targeted ads at bay.

At Nonny de la Pena's Los Angeles-based Emblematic Group real stories, from melting glaciers to solitary confinement, are made in full virtual reality.

Blockchain, the key technology behind Bitcoin, is a new network that helps decentralize trade, and allows for more peer-to-peer transactions. WIRED challenged political scientist and blockchain researcher Bettina Warburg to explain blockchain technology to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.

23-year-old musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier explains the concept of harmony to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a professional, and jazz legend Herbie Hancock.

The robot revolution we’re in the midst of is way more interesting and way less murder-y than science fiction. Call it the multiplicity.

Welcome to Six Degrees of Automation – a docu-series dedicated to analyzing the impact intelligent automation is having on various industries, produced in collaboration between IBM Services and Wired Brand Lab. In our inaugural episode, we explore how intelligent automation is transforming the banking industry. Follow Bill on his journey to receive a home loan, a seemingly simple process, but one that is being transformed by automation.

Security teams used to be able to patrol on-site to ensure their company’s premises were kept safe – now it’s about building teams that can predict potential cyber threats and sabotage from individuals, companies or even hostile nations. In Part 4 of this series, WIRED Brand Lab aims to uncover what businesses can do to evolve their security techniques within a digitally enabled business world. Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for DXC Technology.

'Acrimony' director Tyler Perry and star Taraji P. Henson take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. 'Acrimony' in theaters March 30, 2018

Bill Nye, James Cameron, Ken Jeong, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and neuroscientist Anil Seth answer the most interesting science questions from Twitter. Do your guts float in space? Do aliens exist? Can you punch specific memories out of your brain? What exactly is a tractor beam? If humans evolved from monkeys, why are there still monkeys?

WIRED has challenged IBM's Dr. Talia Gershon (Senior Manager, Quantum Research) to explain quantum computing to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and a professional.

In a near future, the brain chip 'Reality+' acts on your sensory perceptions and allows you to see yourself with the perfect physique you've always dreamed of. All the people equipped with the chip can see your new appearance and you can see theirs, but the chip can only be activated for 12 hours a day...

WIRED has challenged NASA's Varoujan Gorjian (Research Astronomer, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab) to explain black holes to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert.

The Russo brothers, directors of 'Avengers: Infinity War,' break down every single hero that appears in the movie. Anthony and Joe go through all the heroes in 'Infinity War' and talk about every character's role in the film, as well as their backstories. 'Avengers: Infinity War' is now available on Digital and Blu-ray!

At WIRED25, Jaron Lanier, Microsoft's chief technology officer prime unifying scientist, musician, VR pioneer and author or "Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now" and "Dawn of the New Everything" talked to Editor in Chief Nicholas Thompson about 25 years of technology.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Accessibility Officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie spoke with WIRED’s Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Thompson as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.

Accenture CTO Paul Daugherty spoke at WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Google Cloud | How Google Cloud Uses Multi-Layer Security To Protect Businesses

Richard Browning built the world's fastest personal jet suit. WIRED spoke with him to find out about the design process and engineering of a radical new form of transportation.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for AT&T Self-driving cars are close to becoming a universal reality and connectivity plays a vital part in their operation. The more data a self-driving car can access, the better it can learn to operate safely and efficiently. Learn how AT&T's new mobile 5g network will provide the support necessary for self-driving cars to take the next step from concept to commonplace.

The Weather Channel used mixed reality to show how climate change-related flooding will impact Charleston in the year 2100.

In a discussion that covers ethics in technology, hacking humans, free will, and how to avoid potential dystopian scenarios, historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari speaks with Fei-Fei Li, renowned computer scientist and Co-Director of Stanford University's Human-Centered AI Institute -- in a conversation moderated by Nicholas Thompson, WIRED's Editor-in-Chief.

Artist Jeremy Mayer has dedicated himself to transforming mechanical typewriter parts, and only typewriter parts, into detailed sculptures of birds, insects and human figures.

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with American Institute of Architects | How can architectural design save cities and prepare us for the future under the threat of climate change? AIA architects in Boston discuss how they are working with community leaders and scientists to build more resilient cities.

Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll, PhD, is challenged to explain the concept of dimensions to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Comcast Business | While balance looks different for everyone, the common thread is more flexible time on employees’ own terms. Cloud computing may be the modern work/life balance solution and could significantly improve your quality of life.

Donna Strickland, PhD, professor at the University of Waterloo, is challenged to explain lasers to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.

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