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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. 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. 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. ADVERTISEMENT

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DOT PHYSICS | 5-MINUTE READ How Much Energy Would It Take to Pull Carbon Dioxide out of the Air? BY RHETT ALLAIN A physicist runs the math on direct air capture and warns: This tech won't save us from climate catastrophe. WHAT LIES BENEATH | 4-MINUTE READ The World’s Largest Fungus Collection May Unlock the Mysteries of Carbon Capture BY MATT REYNOLDS 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. MISSING LINK | 10-MINUTE READ The Best Trackers to Help You Find Your Keys, Dog, or Kid BY ADRIENNE SO These are the best Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and cellular gadgets to ensure you never lose anything ever again. CULTURE GUIDES | 24-MINUTE READ The 48 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now BY MATT KAMEN AND WIRED STAFF Bridgerton, Eric, and Ripley are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month. FLY AWAY | 4-MINUTE READ Beis Makes the Viral Suitcase I Want to Take Everywhere BY NENA FARRELL The Instagrammable luggage brand isn't just popular for its cute colors. Beis' Carry On also has a comfy handle and a built in weight gauge.

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