The Science of Having a Great Conversation

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View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences 06.12.24 Your weekly roundup of the best stories on health care, the climate crisis, genetic engineering, robotics, space, and more. For all our science coverage, visit WIRED Science. GOOD CHAT | 11-MINUTE READ  The Science of Having a Great Conversation By David Robson Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections. HEAT WAVE | 4-MINUTE READ  The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme By Sachi Mulkey The shift from El Niño to La Niña will see temperatures drop, but when one weather system swings to the other, summers tend to be hotter than average—meaning 2024 could be even warmer and wilder than last year. SAFETY FIRST | 3-MINUTE READ  With So Much Bird Flu Around, Are Eggs, Chicken, and Milk Still Safe to Consume? By Enzo Palombo A food microbiologist explains why you shouldn't worry about consuming poultry or dairy—so long as you take the right precautions. BORN TO SNOOZE | 4-MINUTE READ  Smartphones May Affect Sleep—but Not Because of Blue Light By Simon Hill New research has found that blue light from your smartphone screen won't keep you up at night. But you still shouldn't doomscroll in bed—here's why. LANGUAGE ARTS | 7-MINUTE READ  How Game Theory Can Make AI More Reliable By Steve Nadis Researchers are drawing on ideas from game theory to improve large language models and make them more correct, efficient, and consistent. ROCKET SCIENCE | 4-MINUTE READ  Starship's Successful Test Moves SpaceX One Step Closer to Mars By Jonathan O'Callaghan The vehicle mostly survived launch and reentry—key stepping stones toward operational flights of the largest rocket in history. ADVERTISEMENT More from WIRED Science How Much Energy Would It Take to Pull Carbon Dioxide out of the Air? A physicist runs the math on direct air capture and warns: This tech won't save us from climate catastrophe. Each of the Past 12 Months Broke Temperature Records Last June was the warmest in recorded history. It kicked off an alarming streak with no end in sight. The World's Largest Fungus Collection May Unlock the Mysteries of Carbon Capture Research is uncovering the key role that fungi play in getting soils to absorb carbon, and how humanity's actions aboveground are wreaking havoc in the mysterious fungal world below. The Case for MDMA's Approval Is Riddled With Problems The FDA is considering approving MDMA alongside psychotherapy as a treatment for PTSD. But evidence of the drug's effectiveness isn't clear cut. Trending on WIRED THE OCEANGATE FILES | 21-MINUTE READ The Titan Submersible Disaster Shocked the World. The Inside Story Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Imagined By Mark Harris A year after OceanGate's sub imploded, thousands of leaked documents and interviews with ex-employees reveal how the company's CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and lied in his fatal quest to reach the Titanic. GET WIRED The future is happening fast. Stay ahead of it with WIRED.Get full tech coverage with a subscription to WIRED for just $30 $5. Plus free stickers! Subscribe Now. ADVERTISEMENT Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You're receiving this email because you signed up for the Science newsletter from WIRED.   Manage your preferences  |   View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.

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