There's a new theory about where dark matter is hiding

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 02.25.24 PLAINTEXT | 8-MINUTE READ My Quest to Fix a Crashing Roku App Provides a Warning About AI BY STEVEN LEVY Consumer technology has trained users to expect and deal with crashes and other bugs. When the whole world runs on AI, the inevitable glitches will have greater consequences. DOT PHYSICS | 5-MINUTE READ Is This New 50-Year Battery for Real? BY RHETT ALLAIN BetaVolt's nuclear battery lasts for decades, but you won't see one in your next iPhone—powering a mobile device would require a cell the size of a yak. GAS LIT | 5-MINUTE READ They Bought Hydrogen Cars for the Future. For Many, That Future Hasn't Arrived Yet BY AARIAN MARSHALL High prices, a volatile hydrogen market, and the closure of fueling stations have bedeviled many of the California drivers who bought fuel cell electric vehicles in hopes of going greener. PHYSICS | 8-MINUTE READ There's a New Theory About Where Dark Matter Is Hiding BY STEVE NADIS An idea derived from string theory suggests that dark matter is hidden in an as-yet-unseen extra dimension. Scientists are racing to test the theory to see if it holds up. ADVERTISEMENT Shop WIRED Merch Snag shirts, bags, and other swag made with fair labor and ethically sourced materials. SHOP NOW GET WIRED Stay WIRED-IN during our email exclusive sale. Get full tech coverage with a subscription to WIRED for just $30 $5. Plus free stickers! Subscribe Now. VIBE SHIFT | 6-MINUTE READ Tech Job Interviews Are Out of Control BY LAUREN GOODE Tech companies are famous for coddling their workers, but after mass layoffs the industry's culture has shifted. Engineers say that getting hired can require days of work on unpaid assignments. Join the conversation about this story in the comments section below the article. PODCASTS | 90-MINUTE EPISODE Drone Delivery Sparks Chaos in Hilarious Sci-Fi Novel Deliver Us BY GEEK'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY The book, from Christopher Robinson and Gavin Kovite, follows an activist who tries to stop Amazon from taking over her Detroit neighborhood. MUSCLE TONE | 8-MINUTE READ The Best Theragun Alternatives For Soothing Sore Muscles BY MEDEA GIORDANO If you want a massage gun but don't want to pay Theragun prices—or maybe you just want different features and attachments—then get one of these picks for soothing sore muscles. NET ZERO | 1-MINUTE READ Forget Carbon Offsets. The Planet Needs Carbon Removal Credits BY STEPHEN ARMSTRONG The carbon removal market is fast growing, with an array of different removal methods available to businesses keen to mitigate their environmental impact. CULTURE GUIDES | 14-MINUTE READ The 31 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now BY MATT KAMEN AND WIRED STAFF From Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Bosch, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer. 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 Daily newsletter from WIRED.   Manage your preferences  |   View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Reply to this email. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Simple theme. Powered by Blogger.