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When Not to Treat Cancer
Taking a rational and statistical approach to a diagnosis can lead to better choices about treatment—which in some cases might mean not treating canc…
3 years, 4 months ago
NASA’s Year-Long Mars Simulation Is a Test of Mental Mettle
Four people will cohabitate in a small prototype Martian dwelling, mimicking the isolation and stresses of life on the Red Planet. Thanks for listeni…
3 years, 4 months ago
They Plugged GPT-4 Into Minecraft and Unearthed New Potential for AI
The bot plays the video game by tapping the text generator to pick up new skills, suggesting that the tech behind ChatGPT could automate many workpla…
3 years, 4 months ago
Molly White Tracks Crypto Scams. It’s Going Just Great
The software engineer’s cautionary Web3 blog pours cold water on cryptocurrency’s dumpster fires. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next tim…
3 years, 4 months ago
For Some Autistic People, ChatGPT Is a Lifeline
The chatbot can help rehearse communication skills and for some provides a resource to turn to when life is tough. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Tal…
3 years, 4 months ago
How to Make Meetings Shorter (for Real)
Time is money. Reclaim your precious minutes with these strategies for in-person and virtual meetings. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you nex…
3 years, 4 months ago
Internal Report Suggests Security Lapses at Hacked Crypto Exchange Bitfinex
A security review describes how attackers exploited mistakes to steal millions of dollars worth of bitcoin. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to yo…
3 years, 4 months ago
Humanoid Robots Are Coming of Age
A few years ago, humanoid robots were clumsy and awkward. Now several startups claim to have models almost ready to go to work in warehouses and fact…
3 years, 4 months ago
How NASA Plans to Melt the Moon—and Build on Mars
Scientists are testing ways to construct buildings on Mars and the moon without hauling materials from Earth. One possible solution: 3D printed melte…
3 years, 4 months ago
Massive Sails Power Ships Like Never Before
Global trade relies on ships powered by dirty fuel. To meet climate deadlines, some are proposing a return to wind power. Thanks for listening to WIR…
3 years, 4 months ago