16 Ways to Design a Better Intersection---And Better Cities
The Global Danger of Boring Buildings
Unloved buildings turn to ruin, leading to a deluge of construction waste worldwide. Designer Thomas Heatherwick tells WIRED why cities need to prioritize human health and joy in architecture.
Rob Reddick
Meet the Designer Behind Neuralink’s Surgical Robot
Afshin Mehin has helped design some of the most futuristic neurotech devices.
Emily Mullin
A Tragic Tower Block Fire Exposes the World’s Failing Fire Regulations
A deadly tower block blaze in Spain has focused attention on notorious flammable building materials—but around the world, there’s little momentum to stop using them.
Alex Christian
How Rivian Is Pulling Off Its $45,000 R2 Electric SUV
WIRED talks to CEO RJ Scaringe about how the automaker’s engineering team learned to say no—or make some compromises to create a smaller, more affordable electric car.
Aarian Marshall
18 Great Deals on Tents, Backpacks, Sleeping Bags, and Outdoor Gear
Some of our favorite outdoor gear is on sale at REI. Now’s the time to upgrade your pack or grab a comfy new camp chair.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Tents for Campers, Backpackers, and Families
The right shelter can make a big difference in how comfortable you are outdoors. Here are the ones we’ve tested and love.
Scott Gilbertson
The Designer Who’s Trying to Transform Your City Into a Sponge
Kongjian Yu pioneered China’s “sponge city” concept—less concrete and more green spaces to exploit stormwater instead of fighting it. Metropolises all over the world are following suit.
Matt Simon
Don’t Let the Boeing Headlines Fool You. Air Travel Is Really Very Safe
Despite a flood of bad news about mechanical mishaps on commercial airliners, data from regulators shows that jumbo jets aren’t all suddenly falling apart.
Aarian Marshall