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Viruses remain fascinating. We don’t know whether they predate more complex forms of life, like bacteria, or descended from them. Viruses have complex relationships with bacteria, one infectious agent preying on or competing with another. The Russians used phage therapy for years, injecting their soldiers with highly specialized viruses called “bacteriophages” …

Earlier this year, I declared the Internet of Things had officially hit peak stupid, courtesy of a new smart toaster being shown at CES. I should have known better. What’s even more useless than a smart toaster? A smart toaster that’s been hacked to mine Bitcoin. It’s a concept as …