The Mysterious Missing Eruption of 1258 A.D. | Wired Science | Wired.com 
A volcanic eruption eight times bigger than Krakatoa supposedly occurred in 1258 A.D., but geologists have had trouble tracing the event's location. Volcanologist and Eruptions blogger Erik Klemetti explains why and rolls through a short list of cand...
Tiny Tarsiers Talk in High-Pitched Code | Wired Science | Wired.com
The Philippine tarsier is a saucer-eyed primate that can let out -- and listen to -- squeaks and squeals at such a high frequency that it effectively gives the mammal a private communication channel.
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Giant Thermostat Company Sues 'Nest' Creators | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
Honeywell, a company long known for its commercial and residential thermostats, filed a patent infringement lawsuit on Monday against Nest Labs, the outfit that launched the highly publicized Nest thermostat last October.
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Micron CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Plane Crash | Wired Enterprise | Wired.com
Steve Appleton, the Chairman and CEO of memory and semiconductor manufacturer and one of the giants of the industry, died on Friday in a solo plane crash in Boise, Idaho. He was 51.
the Internet Wins Again | Epicenter | Wired.com
Just a few weeks after the tidal wave of internet backlash postponed the controversial PIPA and SOPA legislation, the mighty Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has caved to a mass influx of criticism following its decision on Tuesday to discontin...
In Digital Age
For decades, photographer Paul Shambroom has trained his lens on the infrastructure of America, from nuclear weapons storage facilities to manufacturin
Android 4 | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
Microsoft's Windows Phone OS is often criticized for lagging far behind iOS and Android. But on Thursday, a leaked description of Microsoft's next big mobile OS, Windows Phone 8, came to light, revealing how the operating system will improve. But can...
Bail Denied for Megaupload's Kim Dotcom | Threat Level | Wired.com
A New Zealand judge denies bail to Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom, citing his many passports and bank accounts as indications he might flee before his extradition hearing.
A Google-a-Day Puzzle for Jan. 25 | GeekDad | Wired.com
Google's daily brainteaser helps hone your search skills.
The Humor Code: Professional Laughers
Professor Peter McGraw and writer Joel Warner have teamed up to explore the science of humor on a global expedition. The Humor Code chronicles their adventures, scientific experiments and unintentional comedy along the way.
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