If You’re a Serious Bowler, You Need to Know About Bowling Lane Oil 17. May 2026 (12:00) Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it’s applied can change everything about how the ball travels.(Wired)
Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex 16. May 2026 (11:30) “I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocates aren’t thrilled about the association.(Wired)
How a ‘Model’ for Climate Migration Became a Cautionary Tale 16. May 2026 (11:00) The residents of Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana found safety after moving to higher ground. But the experience left some of them warning others facing relocation: ‘Don’t do it.’(New York Times)