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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 09.15.22 HARD ROCK | 3-MINUTE READ NASA's Perseverance Rover Digs Up Organic Molecules on Mars BY RAMIN SKIBBA These are tantalizing hints that microbes might have lived on Mars billions of years ago, but scientists need to study the rocks back on Earth to be sure. FOOD SUPPLY | 3-MINUTE READ Satellite Data Shows How Russia Has Destroyed Ukrainian Grain BY VITTORIA ELLIOTT The Russian blockade and bombardments are cutting off thousands of tons of grain, threatening the food supply in countries that rely on wheat exports. PUBLIC HEALTH | 5-MINUTE READ Monkeypox Cases in the US Are Falling. No One Knows Why BY MARYN MCKENNA Are the vaccines working, are people changing their social behavior, is the virus burning itself out—and how will we know? IDEAS | 4-MINUTE READ What Modern Humans Can Learn From Ancient Software BY PAUL FORD Retrocomputing is about more than nostalgic nerdery. It's also a way to keep your tech in perspective. GET WIRED Get 1 year of WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now. GADGET LAB PODCAST | 26-MINUTE READ VR Is Struggling to Grow Out of Its Awkward Phase BY WIRED STAFF This week, we talk about the Sony PSVR2, the still-secret next Meta headset, and how virtual reality technology needs to improve to earn mainstream acceptance. BUYING GUIDE | 2-MINUTE READ The Best Wired Gaming Headsets for Every System BY JAINA GREY Lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have. Technology Coordinator JLL Location: Detroit, United States APPLY NOW Senior Consultant – Forensic Technology KPMG Location: Zürich, Switzerland APPLY NOW Check out these jobs and many more all over the world on jobs.wired.co.uk. ENEMY OF THE GOOD | 8-MINUTE READ The Shaky Future of a Post-Roe Federal Privacy Law BY MATT LASLO The American Data Privacy and Protection Act could protect people across the country. But first, it has to get past Nancy Pelosi. TEAMWORK | 5-MINUTE READ Teaching 'Selfish' Wind Turbines to Share Can Boost Productivity BY MARIA PEREZ ORTIZ A software update can help turbines become less disruptive to their neighbors and distribute the wind more efficiently. BEARING WITNESS | 3-MINUTE READ The Twitter Whistleblower's Testimony Has Senators Out for Blood BY MATT LASLO Peiter "Mudge" Zatko's allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email 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. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Simple theme. Powered by Blogger.