A ball of bacteria survived for 3 years ... in space!

PLUS: How ransomware went corporate, the real reason you hate 'The Legend of Korra,' and the first repeat infection of Covid-19. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 08.26.20   OFFICE SPACE Ransomware Has Gone Corporate—and Gotten More Cruel BY BRIAN BARRETT The DarkSide operators are just the latest group to adopt a veneer of professionalism—while at the same time escalating the consequences of their attacks.   TV You Hate The Legend of Korra for All the Wrong Reasons BY EMMA GREY ELLIS It's not that Korra is a bad protagonist. It's that she isn't Aang—and that's fine to say.   PUBLIC HEALTH The First Repeat Covid-19 Infection Case Isn't All Bad News BY MEGAN MOLTENI AND GREGORY BARBER A report from Hong Kong provides the first credible evidence that it's possible to catch the virus twice. Some immunologists are breathing a sigh of relief.   ET COLI A Ball of Bacteria Survived for 3 Years ... in Space! BY DANIEL OBERHAUS New research from the Japanese Tanpopo mission adds to scientists' understanding of how living organisms can endure the hostile environment.   IDEAS The FDA's Approach to Covid-19 Is a Bloody Mess BY HILDA BASTIAN It's already looking shaky and politicized on the subject of convalescent plasma. What will happen with vaccines?   OPINION The Future of American Industry Depends on Open Source Tech BY KEVIN XU AND JORDAN SCHNEIDER Instead of launching into a costly trade war with China, we need to fully embrace the fastest, safest, and most democratic way of advancing technology.   BUYING GUIDE Which Sonos Speakers Should You Buy? BY JEFFREY VAN CAMP From the Move to the Beam, we've tested every speaker from the venerable brand. We like them all—but here are the best picks to fit your lifestyle.   IDEAS Steely Eyes, Tragic Ends: The Bromantic Theory of History BY VIRGINIA HEFFERNAN It's no exaggeration to say that emotional affairs of the male heart can influence technology and geopolitics.   BUYING GUIDE The Best Wirefree Earbuds for Every Mood BY PARKER HALL AND JEFFREY VAN CAMP Ready to cut the cord between your ears? These are the best true wireless buds we've tested.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions