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Nov 14, 2022 • 7min
Despite Big Layoffs, Tech Workers Are Still in Demand
Tens of thousands of job cuts have rocked the industry, but unemployment among tech workers remains low—and plenty of companies are desperate for talent. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Nov 11, 2022 • 8min
Protest Is Risky at Egypt's Climate Talks. That Won't Stop Activists
At the international climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, long-standing restrictions on protesters and dissidents are front and center. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Nov 10, 2022 • 8min
Twitter Users Have Caused a Mastodon Meltdown
Mastodon’s servers have been overrun by almost half a million new sign-ups, as Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has thrust it into the spotlight. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Nov 9, 2022 • 9min
Scientists Are Uncovering Ominous Waters Under Antarctic Ice
A super-pressurized, 290-mile-long river that’s running under the ice sheet. And that could be bad news for sea-level rise.
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Nov 8, 2022 • 6min
Europeans Are Burning Trees to Keep Warm
Sky-high energy prices have people turning to wood to provide a cheaper alternative—and EU laws are helping incentivize this. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Nov 7, 2022 • 11min
The UN Climate Talks Are About to Face Maddening Uncertainties
Negotiators at this week’s COP27 conference need to get serious about massively reducing emissions—and fast. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Nov 4, 2022 • 8min
The Harms of Psychedelics Need to Be Put Into Context
As psychedelic therapy trials get bigger and the drugs become more accessible, researchers need to start talking about their potential adverse effects. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Nov 3, 2022 • 12min
Inside the Underground Market for Fake Amazon Reviews
Seedy scam networks are using social media to organize campaigns that influence product ratings. They’re a headache for shoppers—and tough to crack down on. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 8min
Would You Sell Your Vacation Days for Cash?
More startups are inviting workers to trade their unused PTO, a perk that can also benefit employers. It may also worsen US workers' vacation deficit. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 10min
The World Needs More Gigantic Sci-Fi Sea Dams
As solar and wind proliferate, the power lurking in the world’s oceans is yet to make waves. In fact, tides could become the next essential energy source.
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