He escaped the dark web's biggest bust. Now he's back

PLUS: Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Far-Out Future of Space Travel, and more [View this email in your browser]( | [Manage newsletter subscriptions](newsletter=wir) [[(image) WIRED Daily Newsletter Logo]09.23.21]( [moon landscape]( [BLUE SKY | 7-MINUTE READ]( [Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Far-Out Future of Space Travel]( BY RAMIN SKIBBA [As the agency develops plans for exploring the moon and Mars, it's seeking cutting-edge research that could turn science fiction into reality.]( [trees]( [BARKCODE | 6-MINUTE READ]( [The Long-Lost Tale of an 18th-Century Tsunami, as Told by Trees]( BY MAX G. LEVY [Local evidence of the cataclysm has literally washed away over the years. But Oregon’s Douglas firs may have recorded clues deep in their tree rings.]( [board game]( [BOARD GAMES | 7-MINUTE READ]( [In This ‘Socially Conscious Monopoly’ Game, Race and Privilege Are Currency]( BY SEBASTIAN SKOV ANDERSEN [The creators of Blacks & Whites want to make talking about inequality easier—and might teach your racist uncle a thing or two.]( [A snake weaves its way out of computer hardware.]( [ALPHABAY | 9-MINUTE READ]( [He Escaped the Dark Web’s Biggest Bust. Now He’s Back]( BY ANDY GREENBERG [DeSnake apparently eluded the DOJ's takedown of AlphaBay. The admin talked to WIRED about his return—and the resurrection of the notorious underground marketplace.]( [[GET WIRED]( [Stare the future right in the eye.]( [Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote!]( [Subscribe now.](]( [farm]( [HACKS | 3-MINUTE READ]( [Ransomware Isn’t Back. It Never Left]( BY LILY HAY NEWMAN [A recent wave of attacks belies an apparent lull toward the end of the summer.]( [Soundbar and speakers]( [BUYING GUIDE | 9-MINUTE READ]( [The Best Soundbars for Every Budget]( BY PARKER HALL [Every television deserves a dedicated row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorites.]( [laptop stand]( [DEALS | 5-MINUTE READ]( [16 Deals to Help Deck Out Your Home Office]( BY MEDEA GIORDANO AND GEAR TEAM [Is your work space lacking in form and function? Some of our favorite desks, webcams, and keyboards are discounted right now.]( From the Archive [a floating astronaut above earth]( [THINK FAST | 5-MINUTE READ]( [Could an Astronaut Lost in Space Use Gravity to Get Around?]( BY RHETT ALLAIN [With some basic physics, there are several ways to figure it out in real time. Which is good, because you’re going to run out of air.]( [Silhouette of person looking at phone]( [TAP TAP | 5-MINUTE READ]( [How a Smartphone Can Help You Cope With Epilepsy]( BY LANDIS WIEDNER [Epilepsy looks different depending on the person, but here are some strategies for managing symptoms and staying safe.]( [Condé Nast Spotlight | The breaking news and top stories everyone is talking about. All in one place. The most popular stories from Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Wired, Architectural Digest and more. STAY INFORMED]( [(image) WIRED Logo]( [(image) WIRED on Facebook]( [(image) WIRED on Twitter]( [(image) WIRED on Instagram]( [(image) WIRED on LinkedIn]( [(image) WIRED on YouTube]( [Podcasts]( 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](newsletter=wir) Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.