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    Neuralink’s First User Is ‘Constantly Multitasking’ With His Brain Implant

    Neuralink’s First User Is ‘Constantly Multitasking’ With His Brain Implant

    Noland Arbaugh is the first to get Elon Musk’s brain device. The 30-year-old speaks to WIRED about what it’s like to use a computer with his mind—and gain a new sense of independence.
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    • 8 min
    From What's New: Stop Planting Trees, Says Guy Who Inspired World to Plant a Trillion Trees

    From What's New: Stop Planting Trees, Says Guy Who Inspired World to Plant a Trillion Trees

    We're bringing an extra episode from our show What's New.

    Ecologist Thomas Crowther’s research inspired countless tree-planting campaigns, greenwashing, and attacks from scientists. Now he’s back with a new plan for nature restoration.
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    • 11 min
    Mexico Is So Hot, Monkeys Are Falling to Their Death From Trees

    Mexico Is So Hot, Monkeys Are Falling to Their Death From Trees

    Authorities and conservation groups are investigating the deaths of dozens of howler monkeys in Tabasco, where extreme heat and land-use change appear to be threatening the vulnerable species.
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    • 9 min
    The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum

    The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum

    Increasing solar activity over the next year could bring more opportunities to see fantastic displays of the northern lights.
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    • 8 min
    Don’t Believe the Biggest Myth About Heat Pumps

    Don’t Believe the Biggest Myth About Heat Pumps

    Not only do heat pumps work fine in cold weather, they’re still more efficient than gas furnaces in such conditions.
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    • 9 min
    Pocket-Sized AI Models Could Unlock a New Era of Computing

    Pocket-Sized AI Models Could Unlock a New Era of Computing

    Research at Microsoft shows it’s possible to make AI models small enough to run on phones or laptops without major compromises to their smarts. The technique could open up new use cases for AI.
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    • 7 min

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