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Russia Is Waging War on Ukraine’s Hospitals

Missiles, mines, and supply shortages are testing the resilience of Ukraine’s medical staff, but they won’t back down.

3m
Mar 31
The Trans-American Race to Build Chargers for Electric Trucks

Startups and investors are rushing to build networks of charging stations. But it’s still unclear when—or if—battery-powered  big rigs will rule the roads.

7m
Mar 30
What Time Is It on the Moon?

Lunar astronauts will need to synchronize their watches on future missions. But on a rock that rotates much slower than Earth, time gets weird fast. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

7m
Mar 29
Crypto Was Afraid to Show Its Face at SXSW 2023

Any mention of crypto was deliberately veiled at this year’s festival. And that strategy might catch on. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

5m
Mar 28
The Fight to Expose Corporations’ Real Impact on the Climate

Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight. US and California regulators are pushing to require companies to fully disclose them. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

7m
Mar 27
TikTok Paid for Influencers to Attend the Pro-TikTok Rally in DC

The embattled social media company brought out the checkbook to ensure at least 30 of its biggest assets—creators—were in DC to help fend off critics. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

8m
Mar 24
TikTok Paid for Influencers to Attend the Pro-TikTok Rally in DC

The embattled social media company brought out the checkbook to ensure at least 30 of its biggest assets—creators—were in DC to help fend off critics. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

8m
Mar 24
The TikTok CEO’s Face-Off With Congress Is Doomed

On Thursday, Shou Zi Chew will meet a rare united front in the US Congress against the Chinese-owned social media app that has lawmakers in a tizzy. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

7m
Mar 23
The TikTok CEO’s Face-Off With Congress Is Doomed

On Thursday, Shou Zi Chew will meet a rare united front in the US Congress against the Chinese-owned social media app that has lawmakers in a tizzy. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

7m
Mar 23
Is Crypto a Security? A US Judge Is About to Decide

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Ripple over the XRP token will establish a critical precedent. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

9m
Mar 22
Is Crypto a Security? A US Judge Is About to Decide

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Ripple over the XRP token will establish a critical precedent. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

9m
Mar 22
What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe

Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first, researchers recreated one on a supercomputer to learn how they form. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

8m
Mar 21
What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe

Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first, researchers recreated one on a supercomputer to learn how they form. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

8m
Mar 21
In Bulgaria, Russian Trolls Are Winning the Information War

Pro-Russia groups are gaming Facebook’s review process, and moderators are stuck in the middle. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

7m
Mar 20
In Bulgaria, Russian Trolls Are Winning the Information War

Pro-Russia groups are gaming Facebook’s review process, and moderators are stuck in the middle. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

7m
Mar 20
Musicians, Machines, and the AI-Powered Future of Sound

Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to harness generative AI creatively. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

7m
Mar 17
Musicians, Machines, and the AI-Powered Future of Sound

Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to harness generative AI creatively. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

7m
Mar 17
Cars That Watch Their Drivers Could Reteach the World to Drive

Automakers are adding cameras and algorithms that monitor and nudge drivers to improve safety and ensure people supervise automated driving aids. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

5m
Mar 16
Cars That Watch Their Drivers Could Reteach the World to Drive

Automakers are adding cameras and algorithms that monitor and nudge drivers to improve safety and ensure people supervise automated driving aids. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

5m
Mar 16
Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Deals a Blow to Europe’s Startups

The latest in-depth coverage covering the intersection of technology and culture. WIRED’s award-winning journalism will help you make sense of a world in constant transformation. Join us as we explore the ways technology is changing our lives.

6m
Mar 15
The Case for Regulating Platform Design

Focusing on Section 230 protection for user-generated content is detracting from the real threat: apps’ negligent design choices. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

6m
Mar 14
The Case for Regulating Platform Design

Focusing on Section 230 protection for user-generated content is detracting from the real threat: apps’ negligent design choices. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

6m
Mar 14
Get Ready to Meet the ChatGPT Clones

The technology behind OpenAI’s viral chatbot is set to become widely replicated, unleashing a tidal wave of bots. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

7m
Mar 13
Get Ready to Meet the ChatGPT Clones

The technology behind OpenAI’s viral chatbot is set to become widely replicated, unleashing a tidal wave of bots. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

7m
Mar 13
Amazon’s HQ2 Aimed to Show Tech Can Boost Cities. Now It’s on Pause

Arlington, Virginia, won a US-wide contest to host Amazon’s second headquarters. More than half of the giant project is now indefinitely delayed. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

6m
Mar 10
Amazon’s HQ2 Aimed to Show Tech Can Boost Cities. Now It’s on Pause

Arlington, Virginia, won a US-wide contest to host Amazon’s second headquarters. More than half of the giant project is now indefinitely delayed. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

6m
Mar 10
Immersive Video Games Are Coming to a Theater Near You

The founder of Tough Mudder’s next venture is the Interactive Gamebox, affectionately called "a theme park in a box." Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

5m
Mar 09
Immersive Video Games Are Coming to a Theater Near You

The founder of Tough Mudder’s next venture is the Interactive Gamebox, affectionately called "a theme park in a box." Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

5m
Mar 09
China’s ChatGPT Black Market Is Thriving

A booming illicit market for OpenAI’s chatbot shows the huge potential, and risks, for Chinese generative AI. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

11m
Mar 08