A little-known festival turns Charles Darwin's birthday into an international tribute to the glories of scientific thought. By Wired News staff.
No DRM Could Mean Cheaper Music
Wired News Blog » Steve Jobs' essay questioning the wisdom of selling DRM-wrapped tunes is still spurring lots of discussion about the future of music, and rightly so. In Listening Post.
Firefox Site Gets a Relaunch
Wired News Q&A; » Mozilla's Mike Shaver tells us how the redesign of Firefox's community site will better serve its web tinkerers. Wired News interview by Michael Calore.
Toy Fair Resembles CES for Kids
The big trend at this year's American International Toy Fair is mature technology created for young users. Alexander Gelfand reports from New York.
Net Effect: No More Sexual Abuse
Sex Drive » In our attempts to protect youths from sexual exploitation online, we lose sight of the internet's potential to inhibit sexual abuse on minors overall. Commentary by Regina Lynn.
Rants: Of Irony and Buckyballs
Readers remark on nanotubes, counterfeiting the euro, personal homepages, and the word of the day: IRONY. Plus: Links to our most popular blog posts.
Rants: Apple and the Wii Monster
Rants 'n' Raves » Readers remark on Apple music, Blu-ray vs. HD DVD, and the scary, scary Wii monster. Plus: Links to our most popular blog posts.
Indians Buy Organs With Impunity
Med-Tech » Authorities arrest three organ brokers in the state of Tamil Nadu, where hundreds say they've illegally sold their organs while the government turns a blind eye. Scott Carney reports from Chennai, India.
Gallery: Toys for Grown-Ups
In Japan, toys aren't just for kids. From drinking game accessories to ghost detectors, you can have fun at any age. By Lisa Katayama.
Pan's Labyrinth Pegs Despotism
Wired News Blog » What does Guillermo del Toro's brilliant fantasy film say about politics in an age of media fairy tales? In Table of Malcontents.
Rants: Bridges, Wii Ballyhoo
Rants 'n' Raves » Readers remark on Nintendo's insidious gaming device and building better bridges. Plus: Links to our most popular blog posts.
High Security for $100 Laptop
The security guru for the One Laptop Per Child program unveils his plan to make the rugged machines uniquely resistant to spyware and hack attacks. Ryan Singel reports from the RSA Conference.
The Mysteries of Mental Age
Med-Tech » Surgically altered so she'll stay forever childlike, a brain-damaged girl supposedly possesses the mentality of a baby. But how do her doctors know? By Randy Dotinga.
Petite Food Fighter Pigs Out
YouTube's latest sensation is a svelte Japanese girl who can out-eat a sumo wrestler. By Lisa Katayama.