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Want to Archive Twitter? Good Luck With That
Twitter’s meltdown has shed light on the steep challenge of preserving social media data. But not everything is worth saving. Thanks for listening to…
3 years, 11 months ago
‘Dark Ships’ Emerge From the Shadows of the Nord Stream Mystery
Satellite monitors discovered two vessels with their trackers turned off in the area of the pipeline prior to the suspected sabotage in September.
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3 years, 11 months ago
The $6 Billion Shot at Making New Antibiotics—Before the Old Ones Fail
Antimicrobials cost as much to develop as other drugs, but don’t earn the same returns. Congress could give drugmakers a boost, but time is running o…
3 years, 11 months ago
Despite Big Layoffs, Tech Workers Are Still in Demand
Tens of thousands of job cuts have rocked the industry, but unemployment among tech workers remains low—and plenty of companies are desperate for tal…
3 years, 11 months ago
Protest Is Risky at Egypt's Climate Talks. That Won't Stop Activists
At the international climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, long-standing restrictions on protesters and dissidents are front and center. Thanks for list…
3 years, 11 months ago
Twitter Users Have Caused a Mastodon Meltdown
Mastodon’s servers have been overrun by almost half a million new sign-ups, as Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has thrust it into the spotlight. Thanks …
3 years, 11 months ago
Scientists Are Uncovering Ominous Waters Under Antarctic Ice
A super-pressurized, 290-mile-long river that’s running under the ice sheet. And that could be bad news for sea-level rise.
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3 years, 11 months ago
Europeans Are Burning Trees to Keep Warm
Sky-high energy prices have people turning to wood to provide a cheaper alternative—and EU laws are helping incentivize this. Thanks for listening to…
3 years, 11 months ago
The UN Climate Talks Are About to Face Maddening Uncertainties
Negotiators at this week’s COP27 conference need to get serious about massively reducing emissions—and fast. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check bac…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Harms of Psychedelics Need to Be Put Into Context
As psychedelic therapy trials get bigger and the drugs become more accessible, researchers need to start talking about their potential adverse effect…
3 years, 11 months ago