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Sep 4, 2024 • 43sec

Introducing WIRED's Gadget Lab!

Although we paused on publishing narrated versions of WIRED articles in this feed, you will still hear the latest in tech from the WIRED team.On WIRED's Gadget Lab, you'll find hosts Lauren Goode and Michael Calore tackling the biggest questions in the world of tech with knowledgeable WIRED reporters.You can expect the best of WIRED's breaking news and tech analysis right here in this feed.Listen to WIRED's Gadget Lab: https://listen.wired.com/YDai_aaZ Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Sep 4, 2024 • 36sec

Introducing WIRED Politics Lab!

Although we paused on publishing narrated versions of WIRED articles in this feed, you will still hear the latest in tech and politics from the WIRED team.Join host Leah Feiger and a rotation of guests as they guide you through the exciting, challenging, and sometimes entertaining vortex of internet extremism, conspiracies, and disinformation on WIRED Politics Lab.You can find the information needed to lift the fog of disinformation we find ourselves in everyday right on this feed.Listen to WIRED Politics Lab: https://listen.wired.com/politicslab_feeddrop Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jul 31, 2024 • 8min

The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing

The rising number of bird flu cases is raising alarms across the globe. The H5N1 strain is adapting to mammalian hosts, increasing the risk of transmission to humans. Experts highlight the potential for underreporting, which allows the virus to learn to spread between people. Urgent protective measures and robust testing are essential to manage this growing public health threat.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 9min

Dengue Fever Threatens to Gate-Crash the 2024 Summer Olympics

The looming threat of dengue fever raises eyebrows as the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris approaches. Health authorities are scrambling to implement preventive measures against this tropical virus and other infectious diseases like measles. The podcast also dives into the unsettling possibility of bedbug infestations, detailing the city's preparations with advanced pest control. Historical challenges at Olympic events provide a backdrop to the urgency of ensuring the safety of athletes and tourists alike.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 7min

No, You Can’t Have a Solar-Powered Passenger Plane

Explore the dream of guilt-free air travel and the harsh reality of solar-powered passenger planes. Uncover misconceptions about solar aviation, revealing the challenges posed by weather and design. Discover flight mechanics through relatable analogies that simplify the concepts of lift, drag, and thrust. Dive into the analysis of glide ratios and energy demands, exposing the limitations of solar technology for sustaining commercial flights. It's an eye-opening discussion about the future of aviation.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 5min

The Mysterious Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ on the Ocean Floor

Discover the mysterious 'Dark Oxygen' found deep in the ocean, theorized to be produced by polymetallic nodules acting as geobatteries. Researchers discuss the implications for deep-sea ecosystems and the intriguing possibility of life on other planets.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 9min

The Race for the Next Ozempic

Pharmaceutical companies are in a race to develop innovative obesity drugs like GLP-1 receptor agonists. These drugs have the potential to help with weight loss and reshape the obesity treatment market.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 6min

Abortion Rights Groups Rush to Back Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris is seen as a strong advocate for abortion rights. The podcast explores Biden's progression on the issue, Harris' support for reproductive health care, endorsements from key groups, and the impact of the abortion debate on elections.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 9min

Hospitals Around the World Are Struggling in the Aftermath of the Great IT Meltdown

Doctors worldwide face critical system failures after a botched software update. Hospitals struggle to recover, highlighting the importance of digital infrastructure in healthcare. Learn how one hospital prioritizes critical tools to ensure uninterrupted emergency care.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 3min

Newly Discovered Moon Caves Could One Day House Astronauts

Unveiling newly discovered moon caves could offer refuge for astronauts on future lunar missions. An emptied lava tube in the Sea of Tranquility shows potential for human colonization efforts. Lunar imagery analysis settles debate over accessible underground areas on the Moon.

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