Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex

The results are only a slight improvement over missing the entire brain structure.

Former Waymo CFO jumps to self-driving startup Wayve

Elisa de Martel, who left her position as chief financial officer at Alphabet's autonomous vehicle company Waymo in January, will be based out of Silicon Valley...

I Trained a Fly’s Brain to Generate WIRED Story Ideas

I used an open-source map of a fruit fly’s brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas.

Scientists develop new method for deciphering ancient scrolls

Even a handheld XRF scanner is sufficient to determine most promising scrolls for further analysis.

AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first

There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.

The Specialized Diverge Pro 4 makes rough gravel your playground

The Diverge Pro 4 is happiest when the road gets ugly.

US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy

The 25bps hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.

Hackers publish thousands of drivers’ data after breaching Florida motor vehicle database

The ShinyHunters gang leaked the files online after saying the Florida state agency did not pay their ransom demand.

Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, Guterres warns

Guterres calls for urgent Security Council reform, says geopolitical divides hindering action on global crises.

UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel

Motion demands taking action to oppose the 'catastrophic destruction of Gaza' and Israeli settler violence.

Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief

The Trump administration said more releases would be secured soon amid improved US-Belarus relations.

Kosovo’s former president guilty of war crimes

Hashim Thaci, former President of Kosovo and KLA leader, has been found guilty of war crimes in the Hague.

Why has the response to Nepal’s floods been so muted?

Because wealthy nations do not want to take responsibility for their role in the current climate crisis.

South Africa slams planned US sanctions over alleged racial discrimination

Trump administration falling for misinformation from 'fringe groups' alleging discrimination against white Afrikaners.

‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly

A war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians and exposing fears of unsafe ruins.

It’s OK to tell ICE their actions will haunt them, judge rules in speech fight

Man wins fight to block ICE threat over off-the-cuff angry email.

Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT and others to control connected devices, review ca...

Neturei Karta: Opposing Zionism

Inside Neturei Karta, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group that rejects Zionism, supports Palestinians fighting occupation.

The 2.5-hour AI-generated Odyssey movie is 2.5 hours too long

Christopher Nolan's engrossing take on The Odyssey dominated at the box office and spurred a newfound interest in classic literature among filmgoers. But a new ...

Can the US government punish a university for boycotting Israel?

The US House passed a bill that could cut universities off from federal student aid if they boycott Israel.

Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint

New poll finds over half of Americans fear AI-driven data centers will hike electricity costs and strain water supplies.

The AI data center e-waste problem is huge — and getting bigger

E-waste from the AI boom has been vastly underestimated, a new report warns. By 2050, it could become enough trash to fill 23 million shipping containers - roug...

Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data

War damage to data centers exceeded what AWS services are designed to withstand.

Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push

Malaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.

Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?

Farmers in the Netherlands have taken action in the past, protesting against the government’s nitrogen policy.

Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface

Anthropic is releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers initally

Ebola fight in DRC ‘far from over,’ warns WHO chief

The DRC faces a growing Ebola threat as cases soar in North Kivu, despite progress in other regions, says Tedros

Chipotle Is Working With Palantir to Track Food Safety Risks

The burrito chain has enlisted Palantir for a platform that monitors pest incidents, employee illnesses, and other factors. The partnership comes after a nightm...

Hear why Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At this year's Disrupt, Neuralink's co-founder Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before Sept...

How Fortell is using AI (and $163M) to crack a hearing aid monopoly

“Why do I have to beg my grandparents to put on their hearing aids, but no one has ever needed to ask me to put on my glasses?”  That’s the question that drove ...