The science of having a great conversation

PLUS: Smartphones May Affect Sleep—but Not Because of Blue Light, and more. [View in browser]( | [Your newsletter preferences]( 06.09.24 [SUBSCRIBE TO WIRED]( [FOR UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THESE STORIES]( [Person using their phone in bed in a dark room]( BORN TO SNOOZE | 4-MINUTE READ [Smartphones May Affect Sleep—but Not Because of Blue Light]( BY SIMON HILL New research has found that blue light from your smartphone screen won’t keep you up at night. But you still shouldn’t doomscroll in bed—here’s why.   [Image may contain: Adult, and Person]( LANGUAGE ARTS | 7-MINUTE READ [How Game Theory Can Make AI More Reliable]( BY STEVE NADIS Researchers are drawing on ideas from game theory to improve large language models and make them more correct, efficient, and consistent.   [Image may contain: Nature, Outdoors, Weather, Fog, Car, Transportation, Vehicle, and Mist]( HEAT WAVE | 4-MINUTE READ [The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme]( BY SACHI MULKEY The shift from El Niño to La Niña will see temperatures drop, but when one weather system swings to the other, summers tend to be hotter than average—meaning 2024 could be even warmer and wilder than last year.   [Image may contain: Adult, Person, Chair, Furniture, Clothing, Footwear, Shoe, Desk, Table, Dating, Romantic, Hat, and Sitting]( GOOD CHAT | 11-MINUTE READ [The Science of Having a Great Conversation]( BY DAVID ROBSON Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections. ADVERTISEMENT   [Model wearing a t-shirt with WIRED logo and a hat that says, “Angry Nerd”]( [Shop WIRED Merch]( [Get bags, bottles, hats, and other swag made with fair labor and ethically sourced materials.]( [SHOP NOW](   [Image may contain: Pollution, Architecture, Building, Power Plant, and Smoke]( DOT PHYSICS | 5-MINUTE READ [How Much Energy Would It Take to Pull Carbon Dioxide out of the Air?]( BY RHETT ALLAIN A physicist runs the math on direct air capture and warns: This tech won't save us from climate catastrophe.   [Image may contain: Food, and Produce]( WHAT LIES BENEATH | 4-MINUTE READ [The World’s Largest Fungus Collection May Unlock the Mysteries of Carbon Capture]( BY MATT REYNOLDS Research is uncovering the key role that fungi play in getting soils to absorb carbon, and how humanity’s actions aboveground are wreaking havoc in the mysterious fungal world below.   [Hand holding 3 different small rectangular devices. Background: Blue and pink watercolor texture.]( MISSING LINK | 10-MINUTE READ [The Best Trackers to Help You Find Your Keys, Dog, or Kid]( BY ADRIENNE SO These are the best Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and cellular gadgets to ensure you never lose anything ever again.   [(L to R) Jayden Revri as Charles Rowland and George Rexstrew as Edwin Payne looking at a body covered by a white sheet inside of a train]( CULTURE GUIDES | 24-MINUTE READ [The 48 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now]( BY MATT KAMEN AND WIRED STAFF Bridgerton, Eric, and Ripley are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.   [Small rectangular rolling luggage case with rounded corners and a long metal handle extended upward. Background: Pink rectangular tiles.]( FLY AWAY | 4-MINUTE READ [Beis Makes the Viral Suitcase I Want to Take Everywhere]( BY NENA FARRELL The Instagrammable luggage brand isn't just popular for its cute colors. Beis' Carry On also has a comfy handle and a built in weight gauge. ADVERTISEMENT   [WIRED logo image]( Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Sign up here](. Plus, [browse more newsletters]( from WIRED. [(image) WIRED on Facebook]( [(image) WIRED on Twitter]( [(image) WIRED on Instagram]( [(image) WIRED on LinkedIn]( [(image) WIRED on YouTube]( [Podcasts]( [TikTok](   You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Daily newsletter from WIRED. [Manage your preferences]( | [View our Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Have questions or comments? [Send us a message](mailto:hello@wired.com?subject=Daily newsletter feedback). Need help? [Contact us](. Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.