A newly measured particle could break known physics

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 04.17.22   ASTROBIOLOGY | 5-MINUTE READ Peptides on Stardust May Have Provided a Shortcut to Life BY YASEMIN SAPLAKOGLU The discovery that short peptides can form spontaneously on cosmic dust hints at more of a role for them in the origin of life, on Earth or elsewhere.   GET WIRED | 10-MINUTE READ The Best Espresso Machines for the Home Barista BY JAINA GREY Turning your kitchen into a café is a great way to learn (or hone) the art of making the perfect shot.   DOUBLE TAP | 4-MINUTE READ How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Instagram BY DAVID NIELD It's your account—you decide who's allowed to see your vacation photos or slide into your DMs.   STANDARD MODEL | 6-MINUTE READ A Newly Measured Particle Could Break Known Physics BY CHARLIE WOOD A new analysis of W bosons suggests these particles are significantly heavier than predicted by the standard model of particle physics. GET WIRED A helicopter on Mars. What to expect post-Covid. The next electrifying/terrifying leap in A.I. explained. Give yourself the gift of information. Get 1 year of WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now.   TIMELESS CLASSICS | 6-MINUTE READ 11 PC Games You Can Play Forever BY SIMON HILL There's always something new to play, but these are our favorites when you're seeking something tried and true.   PRODUCT REVIEW | 4-MINUTE READ Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G Gets the Job Done on a Budget BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU This $450 Android phone isn't the very best you can get for the money, but it comes darn close.   NEW LINGO | 8-MINUTE READ Our Favorite Language Learning Apps (and a Pocket Translator) BY SIMON HILL Learning a new tongue? It's a worthy pursuit, and these WIRED-tested services can help.   APPLE SYNERGY | 4-MINUTE READ How to Use Universal Control With Your Mac and iPad BY BRENDA STOLYAR You can finally use MacOS and iPadOS simultaneously with one keyboard and mouse.   IDEAS | 7-MINUTE READ Why Your 'Digital Shabbat' Will Fail BY KELSEY OSGOOD Secular shabbats may be a trendy self-help tool, but they won't curb your screen use or provide a quick fix for your stress.     Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   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   Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.