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"24 things that made the World a better place to live in 2024."

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24 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2024 BY ROB REDDICK From childhood malaria vaccines to record-breaking solar panels to the discovery of a lost ancient city, this tumultuous year still had plenty of high points. How Do You Live a Happier Life? BY TALI SHAROT Reacquaint yourself with the good things in life by taking the time to appreciate them—and yes, it’s OK to rush through the bad stuff. Viewers of Quantum Events Are Also Subject to Uncertainty BY ANIL ANANTHASWAMY The reference frames from which observers view quantum events can themselves have multiple possible locations at once—an insight with potentially major ramifications. Healthier Cities Will Require a Strong Dose of Nature BY KATHY WILLIS If we can’t get to the forest, the forest must come to us, in the form of cities designed around green spaces. How Does a Movie Projector Show the Color Black? BY RHETT ALLAIN There’s no such thing as black-colored light. So how can we see Darth Vader on a screen?   ADVERTISEMENT There’s Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic BY CAITLIN RIVERS  By learning lessons from other sectors, public health can ensure it is ready to face future outbreaks in record time. Beyond Meat Says Being Attacked Has Just Made It Stronger BY MATT REYNOLDS  The plant-based-meat company’s CEO, Ethan Brown, credits a series of attack ads with prompting a potentially sector-saving change of plan. How to Solve a Rubik's Cube, Step by Step BY ROBBIE GONZALEZ  From the archive: Follow the eight steps described in this video and you too can start solving Rubik's cubes faster ... and faster ... and faster. Potatoes Are the Perfect Vegetable—but You’re Eating Them Wrong BY MATT REYNOLDS  In case you missed it: The humble potato is a miraculous vegetable, but Americans are eating less of them than ever before and have ditched fresh potatoes for frozen. Is it time to rebrand the spud?   The Science of Having a Great Conversation BY DAVID ROBSON  Best of 2024: 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.

Revisiting the 3 Biggest Hardware Flops of 2024 BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU  The hyped-up Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin, and Apple Vision Pro have continued receiving updates since their lackluster launches. How are things progressing? I tried them again to find out.

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"Give your social health a decent workout."

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Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout BY KASLEY KILLAM Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health. How to Manage Food Anxiety Over the Holidays BY ALISON FIXSEN The festive period can be stressful, particularly for those who struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns, or an eating disorder. Here are some tips for navigating an intense time of year. How NASA Might Change Under Donald Trump BY ERIC BERGER, ARS TECHNICA The Trump transition team is looking for “big changes” at NASA—including some cuts. This Tropical Virus Is Spreading Out of the Amazon to the US and Europe BY GERALDINE CASTRO Oropouche virus has posed little threat outside South America in the past, but land-use change, the climate crisis, and international travel all appear to be spreading this insect-borne disease to new places. The World’s First Crispr Drug Gets a Slow Start BY EMILY MULLIN The first medical treatment to use Crispr gene editing has been on the market for a year. Its complexity means few patients in the US have received it yet.   ADVERTISEMENT The Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human Language BY ARIK KERSHENBAUM  With big cash prizes at stake—and AI supercharging research—interspecies translation is closer than ever. But what, if anything, would animals want to tell us? To Improve Your Gut Microbiome, Spend More Time in Nature BY KATHY WILLIS  Microbes found in green spaces can transfer into your body, increasing bacterial diversity and potentially boosting the strength of the immune system. December Wildfires Are Now a Thing BY KYLIE MOHR  Expect more fires like the fast-moving one in Malibu, scientists say. A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time BY ERIC BERGER, ARS TECHNICA  On Christmas Eve, NASA's fastest-moving probe will come closer than ever to the surface of the sun.   Why Can’t You Switch Seats in an Empty Airplane? BY RHETT ALLAIN  Yes, the weight distribution on an aircraft really does affect how well it flies. Our physics guy explains.

Every AI Copyright Lawsuit in the US, Visualized BY KATE KNIBBS  WIRED is following every copyright battle involving the AI industry—and we’ve created some handy visualizations that will be updated as the cases progress.

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