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THIRST TRAP | 4-MINUTE READ
How Long Droughts Make Flooding Worse
BY AMIT KATWALA
Parched ground is less likely to absorb water and increases the risk of dangerous flash floods. But there are ways to mitigate these conditions.
LEAKY PIPES | 2-MINUTE READ
iOS Can Stop VPNs From Working as Expected—and Expose Your Data
BY KEVIN PURDY, ARS TECHNICA
A security researcher claims that Apple mobile devices keep connections open if they are created before a VPN is activated.
ENERGY SAVINGS | 6-MINUTE READ
Ethereum's 'Merge' Is a Big Deal for Crypto—and the Planet
BY GIAN M. VOLPICELLI
One of the most influential cryptocurrency projects is set to finally ditch proof-of-work mining.
CTRL+C | 3-MINUTE READ
Algorithms Can Now Mimic Any Artist. Some Artists Hate It
BY WILL KNIGHT
A new generation of AI image tools can reproduce an artist's signature style. Some creatives fear for their livelihoods.
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PLAINTEXT | 10-MINUTE READ
Turns Out, You Own Nothing
BY LAUREN GOODE
Plus: A 2012 WIRED story that didn't quite hold up, some wisdom on tech investments, and the nightmare of atmospheric-river-fueled storms.
RANTS AND RAVES | 3-MINUTE READ
Ads Are Taking Over Streaming, and I Can't Afford to Look Away
BY SIMON HILL
I just want to enjoy my games and movies in peace. But who can afford 15 different "ad-free" tiers?
HIT SAVE | 6-MINUTE READ
The Fate of Video Game Preservation Is in Your Hands
BY GEOFFREY BUNTING
Today's digitally distributed landscape makes it easier for games to get lost to time. Archivists need developers, studios, and players to help.
THE MONITOR | 2-MINUTE READ
Game of Thrones v. Lord of the Rings: The Biggest Battle in Fantasy TV History Is Here
BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER
House of the Dragon premieres on HBO Max this weekend, The Rings of Power on Amazon two weeks later. The winner will set the course for fantasy—and streaming.
DOT PHYSICS | 9-MINUTE READ
How Many Peanut Butter Sandwiches Does It Take to Fuel a Hulk?
BY RHETT ALLAIN
It takes a lot of energy to jump over cliffs and hurl rocks at the speed of sound—and that means eating at superhero capacity.
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