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How to Spot Abortion-Related Misinformation Oct 25, 2023

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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.

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History Says the 1918 Flu Killed the Young and Healthy. These Bones Say Otherwise Oct 24, 2023

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A study of bones held in a Cleveland museum reveals a new side to the pandemic’s story—and a new way to think about pandemics to come. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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This Vaccine Protects Against Cancer—but Not Enough Boys Are Getting It Oct 23, 2023

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The HPV vaccine can effectively prevent a range of cancers if administered at the right age. But boys still can't access it in most countries. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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Amazon Let Its Drivers’ Urine Be Sold as an Energy Drink Oct 20, 2023

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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.

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AI Chatbots Can Guess Your Personal Information From What You Type Oct 19, 2023

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The AI models behind chatbots like ChatGPT can accurately guess a user’s personal information from innocuous chats. Researchers say the troubling ability could be used by scammers or to target ads. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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Why Scientists Are Bugging the Rainforest Oct 18, 2023

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Scientists use microphones and AI to automatically detect species by their chirps and croaks. This bioacoustics research could be critical for protecting ecosystems on a warming planet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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How Hop Nerds Are Saving Your Favorite Beer From Climate Change Oct 17, 2023

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Extreme heat and droughts are cutting into hop plants’ yields and making them less bitter. But scientists and farmers are brewing up clever solutions. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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X’s Sneaky New Ads Might Be Illegal Oct 16, 2023

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Experts say a new advertising format on the platform formerly known as Twitter is misleading for users and could fall foul of FTC rules. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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Hydro Dams Are Struggling to Handle the World’s Intensifying Weather Oct 13, 2023

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Climate change is robbing some hydro dams of water while oversupplying others—forcing managers to employ new forecasting technology and clever strategies to capitalize on what they have. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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What Do We Owe the Octopus? Oct 12, 2023

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Mounting research suggests that cephalopods experience pain. Now, the National Institutes of Health is considering new animal welfare rules that would put them in the same category as monkeys. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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