Inside the Crypto WorldÕs Biggest Scandal
The story of Tezos, just one of many in the constellation of blockchain related startups, but with unusual personalities and disputes behind the scenes. http://bit.ly/wired-tezos
The New Arms Race Threatening to Explode in Space
As Donald Trump announces plans for a “Space Force” this article explains why space is the latest area marked for conflict.
Crispr Can Speed Up Nature – and Change How We Grow Food
A look at the advances being made in the gene editing of food and the opportunities, and challenges, created by this potentially transformative technology.
Cocaine, Tug Boats and Tip Offs
A detailed account of how “the largest drugs bust in UK history” played out. http://www.bit.ly/wired-cocaine
The Untold Story of NotPetya, the Most Devastating Cyberattack in History
A gripping read on a devastating global cyber attack that affected millions around the world and nearly wiped out the shipping giant Maersk’s entire IT operations. They survived only due to an accident of fate, and the virus went on to cause an estimated $10bn of damage worldwide.
The Hotel Room Hacker
A piece about a hacker who exploited a vulnerability in hotel room locks and went on a spree of burglaries.
Process of Elimination
A look at the work and mission of scientists and conservationists proposing gene editing techniques to control animal population, and the potential ramifications of adopting their methods outside the laboratory.