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Between pregnancy “crisis centers” and “abortion pill testing,” there's a lot of questionable info out there. Here's how to tell what's evidence-based and what's not. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A study of bones reveals new insights into the impact of the 1918 flu pandemic, challenging the belief that it primarily affected the young and healthy. The analysis of skeletons reveals that the flu was more lethal for those who were already worse off. The flu killed people from all classes, including seemingly healthy individuals, emphasizing the importance of addressing social determinants of health during epidemics.

The podcast discusses the importance of the HPV vaccine in preventing cancer, particularly in boys. It explores the challenges of vaccinating boys against HPV, including supply and hesitancy. Additionally, it highlights the goal of eradicating the virus through increased vaccine rates globally.

Amazon sold bottles of urine marketed as an energy drink, a new documentary reveals. The company also makes it alarmingly easy to sell dangerous items to children. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chatbots like ChatGPT can accurately guess personal information from innocent chats, posing risks of scamming and targeted advertising. OpenAI's GPT-4 can also infer personal details from text, highlighting privacy challenges.

Scientists use microphones and AI to automatically detect species in the rainforest. Bioacoustics research has potential in conserving forests and understanding forest biodiversity. Sound can reveal forest recovery and confirm restoration efforts.

Discover how climate change is affecting hop plants, reducing yields and alpha-acid content. Learn about the strategies scientists and farmers are using to combat these challenges. Explore the impact on the brewing industry and the innovative solutions being explored, such as breeding new cultivars and experimenting with genetically modified yeast. Find out how German brewers are adapting traditional beers to climate change and the potential solutions being explored.

Experts discuss the potential illegality and deceptive practices of new ads on X, a social media platform. The lack of proper disclosure and clear labeling raises concerns for consumers and advertisers. The chapter explores the impact on advertisers who unknowingly participate in this practice and the potential legal implications of X collecting user data from undisclosed ads.

Learn how hydro dams are struggling with climate change-induced weather, leading to new forecasting technology and clever strategies for water management. Discover the optimization of water management through improved weather forecasts and the challenges faced by hydro dams amid intensifying weather

Mounting research suggests that cephalopods experience pain. The National Institutes of Health is considering new animal welfare rules for octopuses. This podcast explores the evidence of cephalopod pain and discusses advancements in humane treatment for research.