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The White House Just Announced a $623 Million EV-Charging Bonanza
Jan 12, 2024Electric vehicle charging stations are still scarce in many parts of the US. The White House announced grants totaling $623 million to top up electric cars, bikes, and scooters. Thanks for listening t...
Air Pollution Is Ruining Your Skin
Jan 11, 2024Wildfire smoke and exhaust fumes are triggering spikes in eczema and other skin conditions. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story her...
In Defense of AI Hallucinations
Jan 10, 2024Chatbots’ habit of spewing untruths is a big problem—but we should also celebrate these hallucinations as prompts for human creativity and a barrier to machines taking over. Thanks for listening to ...
Spying on Beavers From Space Could Help Save California
Jan 09, 2024A group of scientists taught an algorithm to spot beaver ponds in satellite imagery, which has the potential to help drought-ridden areas like California bounce back. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Ta...
They Had PTSD. A Psychedelic Called Ibogaine Helped Them Get Better
Jan 08, 2024Ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive drug, drastically reduced symptoms of depression and PTSD in veterans with traumatic brain injuries. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more ...
The Plan to Put Pig Genes in Soy Beans for Tastier Fake Meat
Jan 05, 2024Molecular farming company Moolec has inserted pig genes into soy beans to generate meaty-tasting proteins that can be grown in plants. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more sto...
This Ultrasound Bra Could Detect Cancer Sooner
Jan 04, 2024Inspired by her aunt’s battle with cancer, Canan Dağdeviren developed a wearable ultrasound monitor that can screen women between regular checkups. She says it could save 12 million lives a year. Than...
What Are ‘Missed Period Pills,’ and How Do They Work?
Jan 03, 2024Menstrual regulation—sometimes referred to as “missed period pills"—is a new front in women's battle for bodily autonomy. Here's how it works and what you need to know. Thanks for listening to WIRED. ...
Your Money Is Funding Fossil Fuels Without You Knowing It
Jan 01, 2024Banks use your deposits to make loans to carbon-intensive industries. A new analysis finds that $1,000 in your account creates emissions equal to a flight from NYC to Seattle. Thanks for listening to ...
How to Stop Another OpenAI Meltdown
Dec 25, 2023OpenAI designed its governance structure to protect humanity—and it imploded. The company could take pointers from Mozilla and other projects combining lofty goals with for-profit ventures. Thanks for...