Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm Story Group member Emily Shkoukani, whose job is to know as much about a galaxy far, far away as possible, explores obscure facts about Star Wars lore and continuity. In this installment, Emily covers what we know about Mandalorian armor… Mandalorian armor has been dazzling […]
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Our 12 Favorite Photography Books of 2021
From border politics to vintage NASA gear, these are the photo books that best document the WIRED world.
You’re Invited to the Wedding of Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Queen’s Hope – Exclusive Excerpt
Author E.K. Johnston has been a fan of Padmé Amidala since she was 15 years old, watching the prequels and falling in love with the character and her story. “I still kind of want to be her when I grow up,” Johnston quips. With the third book in her Amidala trilogy, a sequel to Queen’s […]
Missouri Threatens to Sue a Reporter Over a Security Flaw
The governor warned that he would take legal action against a journalist who identified a vulnerability that exposed teachers’ Social Security numbers.
Carbon-Capturing Sunglasses Offer a View of Fashion’s Future
A new biomaterial created by methane-munching marine organisms can be molded into eyeglass frames, or formed into leather-like sheets.
Andrew Yang on Micromobility and the Future of Cities
This week, Lauren Goode talks to the politician about his new political party, and how the US can get more bikes, scooters, and pedestrians on the streets.
How to Prepare for Your Eventual Return to the Office
Whether your company wants you back sooner or later, these tips will help you make the adjustment smoothly.
China Aims Its Propaganda Firehose at the BBC
The alleged digital operation has deployed hundreds of websites and social media accounts to attack the broadcaster’s reporting.
How Memes Became Weapons in the Culture Wars
This week, we talk about the history of memes, where they originate, and how they influence politics and society.
The Bad Batch Declassified: 5 Highlights from “War-Mantle”
The Bad Batch // AUGUST 2, 2021 Clone Force 99 answers the call of a distress signal from clone commando Gregor. Star Wars: The Bad Batch is here, chronicling the adventures of the elite squad Clone Force 99 following the end of the Clone War. In Bad Batch Declassified, we’ll explore our favorite moments from each episode of […]