NASA's retro guide to future living

In 1975 NASA conducted a study into space colonies, commissioning artists to create vivid images of a glorious, technicolor future.

"Peter Zumthor is wrong. The future of architecture isn't handmade"

Comments update: Swiss architect Peter Zumthor divided opinion this week with his claims that handmade architecture is experiencing a resurgence, and that computers are simply slaves. Read on for more about this and explore our comments page to keep up with the latest discussions. (more…)

How the Top 5 PC Makers Open Your Laptop to Hackers

Top software makers put a lot of effort into securing the updates they send to your devices. But it turns out the top hardware makers aren't so careful. The post How the Top 5 PC Makers Open Your Laptop to Hackers appeared first on WIRED.

Low Prices, Foreign Oversupply Hurt U.S. Wheat Growers

The U.S. used to be the leading exporter of wheat but some countries are growing more than enough for themselves and exporting huge quantities. Americans watching gluten have softened demand at home.

This Modular Bike Seat Comes Apart to Deter Saddle-Stealers

Selle Royal's modular Ta+Too bike seat comes apart, to discourage would be thieves. The post This Modular Bike Seat Comes Apart to Deter Saddle-Stealers appeared first on WIRED.

Louisiana Moves To Extend Hate Crime Protection For Police Officers

The state of Louisiana is close to extending hate crime protection to police officers and other emergency responders. The so-called "Blue Lives Matter" bill is a response to a growing sentiment among many in law enforcement that they are under attack.

Peter Thiel's Gawker Suit Is Another Free Speech Debacle for Facebook

The last thing the company now needs is a board member funding revenge lawsuits against news outlets he believes have done him wrong. The post Peter Thiel's Gawker Suit Is Another Free Speech Debacle for Facebook appeared first on WIRED.

Tom Dixon's Atrium co-working space opens in London

British designer Tom Dixon has used his furniture and lighting to kit-out a co-working space for freelancers and small businesses, which opens today in London (+ slideshow). (more…)

Steve Kimock: Tiny Desk Concert

The veteran jam-rock guitarist's dedication to his instrument is matched only by his imagination. There's joy in hearing Kimock play acoustically, with no filter between his ideas and his fingers.

New Cyberattack Evidence Of A 'Highly Adaptive Campaign Targeting Banks'

Thieves stole $81 million from Bangladesh's central bank in February using the SWIFT messaging network. Now, a second bank has been attacked in a similar fashion.

Art Review: Revisiting the Constructed Edens of Roberto Burle Marx

A survey of the Brazilian landscape architect, whose designs include the promenade along the Rio de Janeiro beachfront, is at the Jewish Museum.

You Know What's Nice on the Eyes? High-Frequency Stock Trading

Two artists turned high-frequency data trading into art. The post You Know What's Nice on the Eyes? High-Frequency Stock Trading appeared first on WIRED.

New York house by O'Neill Rose Architects hosts three generations under one roof

Different cladding materials distinguish three separate homes in this New York property, which was designed by O'Neill Rose Architects for an extended family (+ slideshow). (more…)

Carbon fibre and robots could create a "fourth industrial revolution" says expert

Carbon fibre is architecture's biggest untapped resource according to architect and researcher Achim Menges, who claims that robots could be programmed to build stadium roofs using the fibrous building material. (more…)

SpaceX Landed a Freaking Rocket on a Robot Boat in the Dark

Say it again. Say it louder! The post SpaceX Landed a Freaking Rocket on a Robot Boat in the Dark appeared first on WIRED.

'The Martian' would live here

In sci-fi movies, space habitats are huge structures with labyrinth layouts. But Hollywood doesn't have to deal with the issues real aerospace engineers face when contemplating future space homes -- such as gravity and financial constraints.

Mariusz Wrzeszcz completes house in Poland with cedar walls inside and out

Architects office Mariusz Wrzeszcz has completed a single-storey house in Poland featuring cedar-clad walls, and a glazed living room that opens out to a spacious terrace (+ slideshow). (more…)