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Trump has remade the nation’s capitol in his own image. Ahead of the Fourth of July, WIRED guides you through the dizzying effects of DC’s makeover.

“We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities,” New York governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will pause construction for one year.

Private buyers are increasingly outbidding museums for fossils. That’s making it difficult—or even impossible—for researchers to improve our understanding of the past.

A study based on 47 million galaxies found that the cosmic web retains patterns on enormous scales, which could force a reevaluation of a pillar of cosmology.

See the documentary The Oldest Person in the World before it’s in theaters.

Wildfire survivors call fire-prediction markets “morally reprehensible” and worry they could increase the risk of arson.

The Yahoo Boys author Carlos Barragán joined Kate Knibbs to answer your questions about Nigeria's romance scammers.

Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.

This week in WIRED Book Club, we recap the final chapters of The Yahoo Boys.

A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate.

New satellite imagery reveals how much terrain has shifted in the wake of the twin quakes.

Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal.