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The philosophy of hope : Beatitude in Spinoza / Alexander Douglas.

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.




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The hidden life : hagiographic essays, meditations, spiritual texts / Edith Stein, [edited by L. Gelber and Michael Linssen] ; translated by Waltraut Stein.

Washington, DC : ICS Publications, 2014.




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Fabrication of closed-cell inverse opal photonic crystal pigments with angle-independent and stable structural colors

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3731-3740
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00608A, Research Article
Qianyao Fang, Shijia Wang, Jiahao Li, Xin Su
Benefiting from closed-cell inverse opal structures, photonic crystal pigments with stable and angle-independent structural colors were fabricated.
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(WO + ICG)@PLGA@lipid/plasmid DNA nanocomplexes as core–shell vectors for synergistic genetic/photothermal therapy

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3747-3757
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00330F, Research Article
Yang Bai, Guoqing Feng, Qingbin Yang, Tingting Hua, Bowen Li, Hao-Lin Guo, Yuan Liu, Qing Yuan, Niansong Qian, Bin Zheng
(WO + ICG)@PLGA@PL could not only achieve a synergistic therapy effect of gene delivery and photothermal effect but also effectively inhibit tumor growth.
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“Delocalized π-bond” guided pyramidal nanocrystal superstructures for excellent light trapping in SERS

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00576G, Research Article
Yang Shang, Bo Ren, Xiaotian Wang, Jie Lin
A 2D CuI pyramidal superstructure is self-assembled in a manner similar to a delocalized π-bond, which effectively traps light and exhibits a remarkable SERS performance.
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Spiro-[4,5]-cyclohexadiene-8-one Polymers: Photoactivated Crosslinking and Switch-On Fluorescence for Lithography

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00688G, Research Article
Yi Yuan, Mi Chao, Yunyi Shang, Yujia Gao, Guangle Niu, Wanggang Fang, Liqing He, Hui Wang
Developing multiple photoresponsive polymers is crucial for creating versatile intelligent materials; however, it poses a significant challenge due to the limited availability of photoactivated moieties. Herein, we present a novel...
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A smart spiropyran-containing cellulose material for photopatterning, temperature and humidity sensing

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00773E, Research Article
Xue Zhou, Jishuai Liu, Congxia Xie, Zhongtao Wu, Lei Zhang, Xiliang Luo
A smart cellulose material can respond to light, heat and humidity. This study provides a design strategy for fabricating multiple stimuli-responsive materials.
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Carlo Ratti: We can Detect Epidemics Before They Happen | XF Out of Office at WIRED2015

WIRED’s executive editor Greg Williams caught up with Carlo Ratti -- director of MIT Media Lab's SENSEable Cities -- at WIRED2015 as part of the Out of Office series, with the All-New Jaguar XF




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Rogue One's Alan Tudyk on Developing the Backstory and Voice for K-2SO

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story star Alan Tudyk plays K-2SO, an Imperial droid who was reprogrammed and finds himself on the side of the rebellion. Alan tells WIRED how he developed the character and how tricky it was controlling K-2SO. Subscribe to WIRED►► http://po.st/SubscribeWired CONNECT WITH WIRED Web: http://po.st/WiredVideo Twitter: http://po.st/TwitterWired Facebook: http://po.st/FacebookWired Google+: http://po.st/GoogleWired Instagram: http://po.st/InstagramWired Magazine: http://po.st/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://po.st/NewslettersWired ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. Rogue One's Alan Tudyk on Developing the Backstory and Voice for K-2SO | WIRED https://www.youtube.com/wireduk




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Reshaping Cities: The Maglev Multi Elevator That Goes Up, Down and Left to Right

Standing over a medieval town in Germany is one of the country’s tallest towers and inside, an invention that its creators hope will revolutionise the shape of cities, the ThyssenKrupp Multi Elevator




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The Danish Distillery Making Spirits out of Fir Trees and Chicken Skin

Copenhagen-based Empirical Spirits is on a mission to bring new flavour to alcoholic spirits. Having previously worked at famed restaurant Noma, Lars Williams is eagerly leading an investigation into brewing and distilling, looking at flavours, traditions, technologies and techniques to see if things could be done differently. Why can’t spirits be seasonal, as food can, or have vintages, as wine does? Why should spirits be required to have an ABV of 40 per cent when they could taste far better at 20 per cent? WIRED went to Copenhagen to meet the team and see how they produce experimental drinks out of hacked-together machinery.




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How To Use Epic's Game Engine to Build Games Like Fortnite

Zak Parrish is a senior developer at Epic Games and he helps teams realise the full potential of the Unreal tool set – the game engine behind Fortnite – and how they can use it to accomplish virtually any project. It was once a major challenge to get into designing games – but that has all changed: it's never been easier to get into games design. ABOUT WIRED NEXT GEN WIRED Next Generation is the inspiring one day event for teenagers – between 13 and 19. On November 3 in London, hundreds of young minds gathered to hear from the people reshaping the world. Discover some of the fascinating insights from speakers here: http://wired.uk/4SGWwi ABOUT WIRED EVENTS WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. #fortnite #wirednextgen CONNECT WITH WIRED Web: http://po.st/WiredVideo Twitter: http://po.st/TwitterWired Facebook: http://po.st/FacebookWired Google+: http://po.st/GoogleWired Instagram: http://po.st/InstagramWired Magazine: http://po.st/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://po.st/NewslettersWired




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Shafi Ahmed: Building the Hospital of the Future

Cancer surgeon, teacher, and entrepreneur, Shafi Ahmed is the most watched surgeon in human history using augmented reality. He cofounded Medical Realities, the company which released the world’s first VR Interactive Surgical Training Module. Now, he is building the hospital of the future in Bolivia – a digital hospital with the vision of incorporating voice technology, facial recognition and artificial intelligence. In this video, he talks about the journey and what it entails. ABOUT WIRED HEALTH 600 innovators, scientists and business leaders gathered at The Francis Crick Institute in London, for WIRED Health on March 26, 2019. Discover some of the fascinating insights from speakers here: http://wired.uk/health-event ABOUT WIRED EVENTS WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Subscribe for Events Information: http://wired.uk/signup Web: http://bit.ly/VideoWired Twitter: http://bit.ly/TwitterWired Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookWired Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramWired Magazine: http://bit.ly/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewslettersWired




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The RAF's New G-Force Rig Will Spin You Until You Vomit

One of the toughest forces military pilots have to deal with is gravitational force, or G-force. To make sure they can handle this while in the air, they have to practice an anti-G straining maneuver on the ground, by spinning around in a centrifuge while controlling a flight simulator. WIRED senior editor Gian Volpicelli visits the new Thales High-G Training Facility at an RAF base in Cranwell, Lincolnshire, to learn how pilots train to cope with forces of up to 9G – and has a go himself. #flying #raf #royalairforce #planes #gforce




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Tech Support - Marathon Champion Answers Running Questions From Twitter

Long-distance runner Des Linden uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about marathon running. How many hours of sleep do you need to recover from a marathon? What's the best music to listen to while running? How many pairs of shoes does a professional runner go through when training for a marathon?




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Obsessed - How This Guy Became a Whistling Champion

International Grand Champion Sean Lomax loves whistling more than most. Watch him break down how he achieves his show-stopping performances. Sean Lomax Professional Whistler https://www.whistlinfool.com https://www.patreon.com/The_Virtuoso_Whistler BUSINESS CONTACT: whistleonrecords@gmail.com 702.541.4177




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Street stunt rider Danny MacAskill breaks down his most epic tricks | Expert Opinion

It’s been 10 years since Red Bull street trials rider Danny MacAskill burst onto our screens with his iconic 'Inspired Bicycles' video that has now clocked up close to 40 million views on YouTube. In the following 10 years, the Scotsman ditched his job as a bike mechanic and collaborated with Red Bull to bring his epic dreams to life in sensational videos like Way Back Home, Imaginate, Wee Day Out and many more. Danny's videos have clocked up nearly four hundred million views on YouTube. In this video, he looks back at some of his most challenging stunts and tells the stories behind how they came to be. #dannymacaskill #redbull #streettrials You can watch Danny MacAskill's full-length videos below: Wee Day Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_7k3fnxPq0 Inspired: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o& Imaginate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv3xVOs7_No Way Back Home: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6ho1-G6tw With thanks to Danny MacAskill, Red Bull Media House, Getty Images and Fusion Media.




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Autocomplete Interview - The Best of Autocomplete 2019: Funniest Moments from Stranger Things, Spider-Man and More

Tom Holland, Zendaya, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Dove Cameron, Jon Hamm, David Tennant, Novak Djokovic, Daniel Radcliffe, Sophie Turner, Jack Black, and much more answer the web's most searched questions about themselves.




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Obsessed - How This Guy Became a Pizza Spinning World Champion

Sleight of Hand Pizza owner and chef Justin Wadstein is a 13-time world pizza champion. Here's how he takes the simple act of tossing dough to the next level with flips, spins, shoulder rolls, and other moves.




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Each and Every - Every Star Trek: Picard Easter Egg Explained

Star Trek: Picard's Michael Chabon and Akiva Goldsman reveal some of the show's greatest secrets and easter eggs. Akiva and Michael break down the return of the Captain Picard Day sign, the numerous references to The Gorn, and the newest implementation of Vasquez Rocks. You can watch Star Trek: Picard on CBS All Access.




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Antarctic doctor breaks down how isolation changes people | Expert Opinion

With the coronavirus lockdown forcing us to spend more time isolated, or indoors with families or friends, what happens when people are forced to live in isolation for a whole year? We asked Beth Healey, researching the effects of physical and psychological isolation on a group of 13 crew members for the European Space Agency, how people change when totally isolated. #isolation #europeanspaceagency #antarctica




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Each and Every - Every Hidden Reference to Future Pixar Movies Explained

Plenty of films and movie franchises hide easter eggs, but Pixar takes it to another level. Pixar's Jonas Rivera reveals all of the secret references to Pixar movies hidden throughout their films. The twist is that all of these references were teasing Pixar movies that weren't even out yet. Since a Pixar movie can take upwards of 6 years to complete, there's plenty of crossover between productions. This creates the perfect opportunity for the studio to leave references in each of their films.




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3 Researchers Break Down COVID-19 Vaccines They're Developing

Dr. Seema Yasmin talks to three Covid-19 vaccine researchers who are developing three different types of vaccines. Traditionally, vaccines are created by using a weakened or dead version of the virus and injecting that into the body. Many of these developing coronavirus vaccines are using new technologies. What's the difference between recombinant protein-based vaccine, a DNA-based vaccine and an mRNA-based vaccine?




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Technique Critique - Airline Pilot Breaks Down Flying Scenes From Film & TV

Airline captain Fatima Shafi examines scenes depicting airplanes from movies and television. Why do the pilot and copilot repeat what each other are saying in 'Sully'? Does weight really affect an empty aircraft like in the Tom Cruise film 'American Made'? Do pilots lie to passengers when they say they'll only have to wait, "another 30 minutes"? Fatima Shafi is a captain for a major US commercial airline and is also a former avionics engineering officer for the Pakistan Air Force.




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Autocomplete Interview - Kermit & Miss Piggy Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

'Muppets Now' stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What's Miss Piggy's last name? Who are Kermit the Frog's parents? What instrument does Kermit play? Why does Miss Piggy always wear gloves? Where did Miss Piggy meet Kermit? Miss Piggy and Kermit answer all these questions, and much, much more. “Muppets Now” premieres July 31 on Disney+




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Review: Google Pixel 4A

There's no such thing as the perfect phone, but the Pixel 4A comes very, very close this year.




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Technique Critique - Former US Air Force Fighter Pilot Breaks Down 12 Fighter Pilot Scenes From Film & TV

Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Christine "Grinder" Mau examines some flying and dogfighting scenes from popular movies and television shows and determines how accurate they really are.




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WIRED25 2020: Dr. Lisa Piccirillo on Cracking Unsolved Mathematical Problems

The Conway Knot had been a mathematical puzzle for half a century, until Dr. Lisa Piccirillo came along and solved it in a week. She spoke with physics teacher Rhett Allain at WIRED25 about impossible problems, "sliciness," and thinking outside the circle.




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Expert breaks down most iconic VFX moments | Expert Opinion

From Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey to Disney's Star Wars spin-off series, The Mandalorian, visual effects are breaking barriers and conventions year after year. Taking us through some of these pivotal VFX moments in film history is visual effects artist Steven Bray, who's worked on shows including The Crown, Sherlock and Silent Witness. Join Bray as he breaks down Yul Brynner's heat vision in Westworld, Jurassic Park's CGI dinosaurs and those Davy Jones tentacles from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. #VisualEffects #FilmHistory #CGI




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Mythbusting - Happiness Researcher Debunks Happiness Myths

Amy Blankson, the founder and CEO of Fearless Positivity, debunks some myths we've all heard about "happiness." Is it true that you either "have" happiness or you don't? Is social media making us less happy? Does success lead to happiness?




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Olympic Archer Breaks Down Video Game Archery

Olympic archer Mackenzie Brown breaks down how archery is portrayed in video games. More and more video games are featuring bows in combat, but just how close are games getting to the real thing? Watch as Mackenzie takes a look at archery from games like The Last of Us Part II, Assassin's Creed Origins, The Forest, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Witcher 3 and much more.




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Episode 2 It's All About The Little Things | Powering Innovation

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for NI | Sometimes it seems like technology updates faster than the everyday consumer can keep up with, but our needs as a society require constant iteration to our devices. To learn more about the little things that power innovation, we met up with experts at NI to discuss lithium batteries. Little things are all around us. Come back for another episode detailing how, through incremental iterations, some of the technology we know and love came to be.




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The Drop In with Guy Raz | Tilane Jones on Flipping the Script

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | How do you not only sustain, but grow your business during the pandemic? Guy Raz and Tilane Jones, president of the distribution company ARRAY, discuss the future of work and staying flexible to meet the needs of consumers.




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How technology is shaping society with Ocado's Paul Clarke | WIRED Smarter

Having handed over the leadership of Ocado Technology in April 2018, Paul Clarke now leads the Office of the CTO whose mission includes exploring opportunities to use Ocado's technologies and competencies to disrupt other sectors, research activities and the technology vision and future-proofing of the business. Join Clarke at WIRED Smarter as he discusses the future of grocery shopping. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers.




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The future of shopping with LVMH's Ian Rogers | WIRED Smarter

As CDO for LVMH, Ian Rogers is responsible for building group-level digital excellence and accelerating digital transformation for LVMH maisons. Join Rogers at WIRED Smarter as he discusses his predictions for the future of shopping. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers.




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Each and Every - Every Spider-Man Suit From Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales & Spider-Man Explained

On this episode of WIRED's Each and Every, Gavin Goulden, an art director at Insomniac Games, breaks down every Spider-Man suit featured in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4 and PS5. Watch as Gavin explains the origins of Miles' Bodega Cat Suit, Peter's Spider Armor Mark IV Suit and much, much more.




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Hack Job - Building a Compass That Finds Pizza

Do you know what the most frustrating thing about a compass is? It ONLY points North. But what if a compass could point to something....more appetizing? WIRED has challenged maker Joe Grand to figure out how to make a compass that points to pizza, in just three weeks. Pizza Compass Project Page: http://www.grandideastudio.com/portfolio/pizza-compass




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Former Air Force Pilot Breaks Down UFO Footage

Andrea Themely, current commercial pilot and former Air Force colonel, dissects some famous UFO footage released by the U.S. government.




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The Drop In: Creative Collaborations at Work | How Nicole Crowder Brings New Life to Old Pieces

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | Designer and upholsterer Nicole Crowder discusses her creative process and how she seamlessly collaborates with clients using Dropbox.




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Tech Support - Olympian Dominique Dawes Answers Gymnastics Questions From Twitter

Three-time Olympian & Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Golden: The Journey of USA's Elite Gymnasts is now Streaming on Peacock, https://pck.tv/3pmsJjO




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Review: Google Pixel 5A 5G

The Google Pixel 5A 5G is here! For the third year in a row, Google proves you don't need to drop anything close to $1,000 for a great smartphone. With an unrivaled camera system, a large OLED screen, and nearly two days of battery life between charges it remains a killer deal at $450. Reviews Editor Julian Chokkattu gives an overview of why the Pixel 5A is the best phone for most people.




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The Drop In: Creative Collaborations at Work | How King Children is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Eyewear

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | How do you eliminate waste from the eyewear industry? The team behind King Children discuss their sustainable business model and using Dropbox to collaborate.




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24 Levels of Balisong Flipping: Easy to Complex

SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Talent is a trained expert at operating these knives. Anyone who is not a trained professional and is learning to operate these knives should only use a dull trainer knife to prevent injury. Professional balisong flipper Corbin Lovins explains balisong tricks in 24 levels of difficulty.




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How Disney Designed a Robotic Spider-Man

The stunts we love to watch in movies like 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' usually rely on a combination of green screen, stunt performers, and computer-generated models. Stunts like these can be dangerous, especially when performed live...over and over. At the new Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resorts, radical stunts are being performed everyday by a robotic acrobat. Disney Imagineers Tony Dohi and Morgan Pope sit down with WIRED to talk about how they designed this amazing stuntronic robot.




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How Online Conspiracy Groups Compare to Cults

Dr. Janja Lalich, a sociologist who was formerly a part of a left-wing cult, talks about the cult-like nature of many online conspiracy theory groups. Dr. Lalich explains how people get caught up in groups like this, and what can be done to help those who have fallen further and further down the rabbit hole.




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Review: Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

Packed with new features like Live Translate, and Real Tone camera modes that capture better photos of people with darker skin tones, the new Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are easy to love.




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RE:WIRED 2021: Prince Harry on 'Warning' Jack Dorsey Before the Capitol Riots

The Duke of Sussex dives into the responsibility of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to stop the spread of misinformation.




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Black Friday Shopping Tips

If you want to make sure you are getting the best deals on Black Friday, WIRED reviewer (and expert shopper) Louryn Strampe has some buying tips on how to score what you want at the best price.




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Inside the Journey of a Shipping Container (And Why the Supply Chain Is So Backed Up)

The global pandemic triggered sky-high spending on manufactured goods. This increased spending created a huge bottleneck in the supply chain that could last for years. WIRED takes a look at the journey of a single shipping container; and with the help of supply chain analyst Lora Cecere, breaks down all the roadblocks a shipping container will encounter in 2021 and beyond.




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Obsessed - How This Woman Makes Epic Gingerbread Houses

Emily Garland loves building gingerbread houses. As a gingerbread house builder, she's made stunning replicas of some of the most famous buildings in the world. Emily takes WIRED through her entire process, and shows us how one of her houses goes from a plan to reality.