This is today's edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. Your most important customer may be AI Imagine you run a meal prep company that teaches people how to make simple and delicious food. When someone asks ChatGPT for a recommendation for meal prep companies, yours is described as complicated and confusing. Why? Because the AI saw that in one of your ads there were chopped chives on the top of a bowl of food, and it determined that nobody is going to want to spend time chopping up chives. It may seem odd for companies or brands to be mindful of what an AI thinks in this way but its already becoming relevant as consumers increasingly use AI to make purchase recommendations. The end results may be a supercharged version of search engine optimization (SEO) where making sure that youre positively perceived by a large language model might become one of the most important things a brand can do.Read the full story. Scott J Mulligan Congress used to evaluate emerging technologies. Lets do it again. The US Office of Technology Assessment, an independent office created by Congress in the early 1970s, produced some 750 reports during its 23-year history, assessing technologies as varied as electronic surveillance, genetic engineering, hazardous-waste disposal, and remote sensing from outer space. The office functioned like a debunking arm. It sussed out the snake oil. Lifted the lid on the Mechanical Turk. The reports saw through the alluring gleam of overhyped technologies. In the years since its unceremonious defunding in 1995, perennial calls have gone out: Rouse the office from the dead! But, with advances in robotics, big data, and AI systems, these calls have taken on a new level of urgency. Read the full story. Peter Andrey Smith This story is from the next edition of our print magazine, which is all about relationships. Subscribe now to read it and get a copy when it lands on February 26! How generative AI is changing online search Generative AI search, one of MIT Technology Review's 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025, is ushering a new era of the internet. Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the worlds knowledge. Our editor in chief Mat Honan and executive editor Niall Firth explored how AI will alter search in a live half-hour Roundtables session yesterday. Watch our recording of their conversation. MIT Technology Review Narrated: The weeds are winning As the climate changes, genetic engineering will be essential for growing food. But is it creating a race of superweeds? This is our latest story to be turned into a MIT Technology Review Narrated podcast, which we're publishing each week on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Just navigate to MIT Technology Review Narrated on either platform, and follow us to get all our new content as it's released. The must-reads Ive combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Electricity demand is set to soar globally On current trends, well add the equivalent of Japans entire consumption each year between now and 2027. (The Verge)+ China is planning to boost its energy storage sector to cope with a surge in demand. (South China Morning Post $)+ Why artificial intelligence and clean energy need each other. (MIT Technology Review)2 How Israel uses US-made AI to wage warIts use of OpenAI and Microsoft skyrocketed after October 7 2023. (AP)+ OpenAIs new defense contract completes its military pivot. (MIT Technology Review)+ How the drone battles of Ukraine are shaping the future of war. (New Scientist $)3 Googles AI efforts are being marred by turf warsIt has a lot of people working on AI, and theyre not all pulling in the same direction. (The Information $)4 OpenAIs ex-CTO has launched a rival labThinking Machines will focus on how humans and AI can work together better. (Axios)5 Humanes AI Pin is deadHP is buying most of its assets for $116 million, which is quite the climbdown from being valued at nearly $1 billion. (TechCrunch)6 Tech IPOs keep getting delayedEveryones waiting for more certainty and stability. But theres no sign of it arriving. (NYT $)7 Scientists in the US feel under siegeSweeping layoffs, funding freezes and executive orders are really starting to bite. (NBC)+ Its likely only the start of a long battle over how research can and will be done in the United States. (The Atlantic $)8 China may use Tesla as a pawn in US trade negotiationsThat gives it quite a lot of leverage to use, if it wishes. (Gizmodo)9 Researchers have linked a gene to the emergence of spoken language This is cool, and could even one day potentially help people with speech problems. (ABC)10 The chances of an asteroid hitting us in 2032 just went upBetter try to really savor the next seven years, just in case. (New Scientist $)Quote of the day Well, hes wrong. A fired Federal Aviation Administration employee responds to Elon Musks claim that no one who works on safety was laid off in a recent round of job cuts, Rolling Stone reports. The big story A brief, weird history of brainwashing SHIRLEY CHONG April 2024 On a spring day in 1959, war correspondent Edward Hunter testified before a US Senate subcommittee investigating the effect of Red China Communes on the United States. Hunter discussed a new concept to the American public: a supposedly scientific system for changing peoples minds, even making them love things they once hated. Much of it was baseless, but Hunters sensational tales still became an important part of the disinformation and pseudoscience that fueled a mind-control race during the Cold War. US officials prepared themselves for a psychic war with the Soviet Union and China by spending millions of dollars on research into manipulating the human brain. But while the science never exactly panned out, residual beliefs fostered by this bizarre conflict continue to play a role in ideological and scientific debates to this day. Read the full story. Annalee Newitz We can still have nice things A place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or skeet 'em at me.) + I guess this must be the gator equivalent of a body scrub in a spa. + You really can make anything with Lego bricks.+ The secret to sticking to any exercise routine? You have to enjoy it!+ There are few things more comforting than recipes that combine cheese and pasta.

Broadway stars like Mary Kate Morrissey of "Wicked" are turning to influencing as a side gig.At the same time, social-media creators are making their way to the stage.Influencers have also become a marketing asset for some Broadway shows.Mary Kate Morrissey, the current star of Broadway's "Wicked," didn't set out to become an influencer.But her TikTok page began to grow wildly last year as anticipation for the movie adaptation mounted.On TikTok, she started showing all the gadgets she uses to perform the demanding role of Elphaba, from mouth tape to vocal steamers to neck massagers. That's when fans requested she make an Amazon Storefront, where influencers can compile products and earn a commission on subsequent purchases.Morrissey told Business Insider that the amount of business the Amazon Storefront did was "insane."As her social following grew, brands came calling directly to hire her for influencer marketing. "Wicked" is protective of its brand, but she's threaded the needle by focusing on her offstage persona.In one ad, Morrissey de-greenifies using a cleanser from Farmacy. She's done other deals with companies like the footwear brand Bared, antihistamine Allegra, and hotel giant Hilton."To have a gig that feels creative, that feels like it complements what we're already doing, that can keep the lights on, is totally worthy of attention," she said.When her "Wicked" contract ends in March, she said she foresees influencing taking more of a "front seat" as she sets out on auditions.Morrissey's not the only Broadway performer carving out a niche on TikTok, which has also been a boon for the dance industry. Performers like JJ Niemann, Julie Benko, and Meg Doherty have cultivated sizable followings by showing their pre-show routines and backstage antics.As these Broadway stars are becoming influencers, some social-native creators are making their way to the stage. TikTok superstar Charli D'Amelio has an ensemble role in "& Juliet," which resulted in a ticket sales bump, while Trisha Paytas starred in a one-night show with Broadway veterans Sutton Foster and Ben Platt. Before them, influencers Colleen Ballinger, Todrick Hall, and Cameron Dallas appeared onstage. Trisha Paytas at the premiere of her Broadway show. Bruce Glikas/Getty Images Celebrity casting transcends the influencer realm. Shows like "Grease" and "Chicago" have nabbed TV and movie stars over the years to generate buzz. Still, there's been stigma surrounding influencers by some within the Broadway community in the past, said the talent manager Paul Luckenbaugh of Select Management Group, who reps Morrissey and Niemann. However, he said producers are increasingly seeing it as a marketing asset."I'm adding value because people are going to feel like they're seeing their friend in a show," Morrissey said of building her social profile.Newer shows like "The Great Gatsby" are also turning to influencer parties and collaborations to generate buzz.Influencer earnings vs. Broadway wagesLuckenbaugh signed Niemann, his first client in the theater space, in 2020 after Broadway went dark. Grosses plummeted during the pandemic, and while the industry has been trending back up, it still hasn't completely recovered. Broadway star and influencer JJ Niemann attends the Tony Awards. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions Luckenbaugh saw a financial opportunity, particularly for out-of-work actors. The minimum salary for a Broadway actor is $2,638 per week, and Luckenbaugh said influencers can make multiples of that amount in a single sponsored TikTok.Select reps about 10 clients in the theater space, including current and aspiring performers. Niemann, for his part, has 1.1 million TikTok followers and has done partnerships with Raising Cane's and Lionsgate.'Posting a TikTok doesn't even compare to standing on a stage'For some influencers, being on Broadway isn't about money.Jess Val Ortiz studied musical theater in college and became an influencer with 10.5 million TikTok followers. One day, she hopes to make it big on Broadway and get the role that Morrissey is currently playing.She said she's grateful to make a living as a creator, but it can get lonely compared to the give-and-take of live theater and working alongside a cast."Standing in my living room and posting a TikTok doesn't even compare to standing on a stage and getting an applause," Ortiz said.She just booked her first show in several years, a Los Angeles production called "One for My Baby.""I want to be able to prove myself in the theatrical space," she said. "I want to earn it."

I've fallen in love abroad and moved to different countries for a partner.I had my heart broken a few times then, I met the love of my life on vacation in Nicaragua.We're now married. I'm glad I kept my heart open and kept traveling. I love love. I love the full experience of it, from falling hard for someone you want to glue yourself to 24/7 to maturely navigating the ups and downs of a relationship. I love the give-and-take, the blending of safety and passion, and the idea of growing old with someone. As with many things in life, though, love isn't always meant to be. It can dry up or end in flames, sometimes leaving you to pick up the pieces. The heartbreak that follows a breakup is my (and perhaps most people's) least favorite part about falling in love.However, I'm thankful that never stopped me from looking for love again, again and again. I'm familiar with falling in love abroad and having it not work outWhen I was 21, I left my home in Austria to spend a year in Madrid studying a different language and culture. Not long into my year abroad, I met a handsome Spaniard and fell madly in love with him.Our relationship was filled with passion, from declaring our love to each other every chance we got to smashing plates in the kitchen of my shared apartment in the middle of the night.However, the semester ended, and our love didn't last. I still remember two air hostesses trying to comfort me as I uncontrollably cried into my orange juice during the flight home. At 24, I spent a summer in Barcelona with a friend and fell for a Dutch guy I met there. We soon became inseparable. After the summer, he moved back to the Netherlands while I had to finish my studies in Copenhagen, Denmark.We navigated a long-distance relationship for over a year, then moved in together in Amsterdam. We were so proud we'd been able to keep our love alive.In our seven years together, we matured as a couple and as individuals. However, as we both approached the age of 30, we realized we'd morphed into roommates not lovers.It was incredibly sad when we split and went our separate ways.Eventually, falling in love in a new country worked out for me My husband and I met while traveling and now live in Portugal. Alix Campbell It took me a while to pick myself up from that last breakup but when I did, I decided it was time for a change of scenery.By then, I was 33. I'd been working as a freelance writer for a few years, which meant I could work from anywhere. To escape the dreary winter months in my compact studio apartment in Amsterdam, I picked a warm destination in Central America: Nicaragua.Unbeknownst to me, my future husband was heading toward the same hostel as I was. After we bumped into each other one night, I knew I had to postpone my bus to Panama. Leaving the next day was suddenly out of the question.We stayed put in our love bubble for six weeks and watched the sunset together every night. When he left Nicaragua, I followed him to Australia to meet his family. From there, we flew to Europe. After introducing him to my friends and family in Austria, we decided to move to Portugal.We got married in 2018 at the very hostel where we'd met and purchased our home on the Portuguese Algarve coast two years ago. We still live there with our two rescue cats.Although falling in love abroad didn't always work in my favor, I'm glad I didn't let the heartbreak close off my heart. And, reader, if you have the chance to go on a getaway after a breakup, do it.Healing feels way more pleasant lying in a hammock on a sunny beach while sipping a cocktail and you never know who you might meet.

Elon Musk has arguably been the boldest broligarch when it comes to brain-machine interfaces. But Mark Zuckerberg is hot on his heels.Shortly after Musk co-founded Neuralink the company thats put chips in three human brains, and counting in 2016, Meta (then Facebook) also ventured into neurotechnology research, announcing plans to build tech that would let people type with their brains and hear language through their skin.Since then, Meta-funded researchers have figured out how to decode speech from activity recorded from surgically implanted electrodes inside peoples brains. While brain surgery could feel worth it for a paralyzed person who wants to regain the ability to communicate, invasive devices like these are a hard sell for someone who just wants to type faster. Commercial devices regular people might actually want need to be wearable and removable, rather than permanent.This story was first featured in the Future Perfect newsletter.Sign up here to explore the big, complicated problems the world faces and the most efficient ways to solve them. Sent twice a week.Meta tabled its efforts to build consumer brain-computer interfaces a few years ago: Brain-reading headbands werent ready for prime time. Instead of developing new gadgets directly, the company has been investing in slower-burning neuroscience research. Their hope is that studying the brain will help them build AI thats better at stuff humans are good at, like processing language. Some of this research still focused on mind-reading: specifically, decoding how the brain produces sentences.This month, though, Meta made a breakthrough.In collaboration with the Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language, researchers at Metas Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) lab were able to accurately decode unspoken sentences from brain signals recorded outside the skull no surgery required.This was just in a lab, of course. But these findings mark a major step toward the wearable mind-reading devices Zuckerberg promised eight years ago.And as brain-to-text devices inch closer toward commercial viability in the not-so-distant future, well need to grapple with what it means for Meta to be their gatekeeper. In the lab, mind-reading technology promises to reveal previously unknowable information about how our brains construct thoughts, make decisions, and guide our actions. But out in the world, tech companies may misuse our brain data unless we establish and enforce regulations to stop them.Until a couple years ago, researchers couldnt decode unspoken language without implanting electrodes inside the brain, which requires surgery. In 2023, scientists at the University of Texas used fMRI, coupled with a version of the AI models that power ChatGPT, to decode the gist of unspoken sentences from brain activity. But fMRI machines cost millions of dollars and can outweigh a fully grown elephant, limiting their usefulness outside the lab.Because neuroscientists are generally unwilling to stick recording devices inside of a humans brain, most studies of the human brain involve measuring some proxy for neural activity itself. fMRI scanners measure how much blood flows to brain cells while they work, which entails a bit of a lag. Another method, called magnetoencephalography (MEG), measures magnetic fields brain cells create when they send electrical signals. While neither of these techniques can track what individual cells are doing, they both provide a rough snapshot of the brains activity patterns while someone is doing a task, like reading or typing. The cool thing is that unlike fMRI, MEG can record the brain in near-real time. So, Meta researchers recruited 35 volunteers to type sentences on a keyboard while sitting in an MEG scanner, which looks like a salon hair-drying chair from outer space. Some also had EEG (electroencephalography) electrodes gelled to their face and scalp to record electrical signals radiating from brain cells through their skulls. Each persons brain activity helped train an AI model to guess what they typed. Essentially, part of the model learned to match patterns of brain activity to the letters someone was typing at the time. Researchers fed another part of the model a bunch of Wikipedia articles to teach it how sentences work, and what words often appear next to each other in different contexts. With this information, if someone meant to type I love you, but their brain signals read I lovr yoi possibly because their brain actually led them to make a typo the model could effectively autocorrect that prediction, because it knows how letters and words should work in context.Using EEG, which is much more portable than an fMRI or MEG scanner, Meta researchers were able to use AI to decode the exact letters someone was typing about a third of the time. That doesnt sound particularly impressive, until you consider that EEG records brain cells via electrodes outside the skull, many layers of separation away from the brain itself. Its like trying to eavesdrop on a conversation at a crowded bar by standing outside and holding a glass against the wall: Given all the noise, catching even a third of that conversation is already quite challenging.MEG captures brain activity more precisely than EEG, because magnetic signals from brain cells dont get as distorted by the skull as electrical signals. By feeding MEG data to their AI model, Meta researchers accurately decoded between 70 to 80 percent of what people typed, blowing previous models out of the water. So, if Meta ever wants to build mind-reading headbands, recording magnetic fields might be their best bet.Like fMRI, the MEG device used in this study was huge and expensive. But wearable helmet-like MEG scanners, which only weigh a few pounds, already exist and are even more sensitive than non-portable scanners. These portable MEG devices are just a couple pounds heavier than the Quest 3, Metas latest VR headset, and about as silly-looking. While these MEG devices still dont work outside of special magnetically-shielded rooms (nor are they available to the public yet), its not hard to imagine a future where they could.Tech companies wont protect brain data unless we make themMeta isnt the only tech giant investing heavily in neuroscience research. Google and Microsoft both have teams dedicated to studying the brain, and NVIDIA and IBM both collaborate with neuroscience research institutions.The fields of AI and neuroscience have a long history of cross-pollination. The brain has a lot of functions that tech developers want to replicate in computers, like energy efficiency and learning without massive sets of training data. Tech companies build tools that neuroscientists want to use. (The idea of using non-invasive brain scans to diagnose mental illness has been trendy in neuroscience for decades. After all, it would be incredibly convenient for medical practitioners if diagnosing depression was as easy as running a quick EEG scan.) Here, Meta used the brain data they collected while people typed to study how the brain transforms abstract ideas into words, syllables, and letters, with the long-term goal of figuring out how to help AI chatbots do the same. The data support a long-held hypothesis held by neuroscientists and linguists, proposing that we produce speech from the top down. As I prepare to say something, my brain pictures the whole thing first (Im going to lunch soon), then zooms in on one word (going), then one syllable (go-). As I type, my brain focuses on each specific letter (g, o,...) as it tells my fingers what to do. Meta saw that these representations context, words, syllables, letters all overlap during language production, peaking and fading in strength at different times. Understanding language production will also, in theory, help Meta achieve their stated goal of restor[ing] communication for those who have lost the ability to speak. And there are indeed millions of people recovering from traumatic brain injury, stroke, or another neurological disorder that makes it hard to talk. A wearable device that makes communication easy again could be a hugely positive force in someones life.But we know thats not their only motivation. For Silicon Valley, the brain also represents the final barrier between humans and their devices. A quick sanity check: Metas goal was never to merge humans with computers (thats Musks thing), but to sell a portable, removable headset that someone could use to type or play video games with their mind. To manifest a device like this, Meta needs to cross two huge technological hurdles, and one even bigger ethical one.First, they need to decode unspoken thoughts from outside the skull. Check.Second, they need to do that with a device that someone could reasonably afford, keep in their house, and wear on their head. For now, this is pretty far off.Most importantly, once these devices exist, well need robust protections for peoples cognitive liberty our fundamental right to control our own consciousness. The time for these safeguards isnt after they hit stores. Its now.Facebook is already great at peering into your brain without any need for electrodes or fMRI or anything. They know much of your cognitive profile just from how you use the internet, Roland Nadler, a neuroethicist at the University of British Columbia, told my colleague Sigal Samuel back in 2019.Meta already uses AI to extrapolate your mental health from your digital footprint. They use AI to flag, and sometimes delete, posts about self-harm and suicide, and can trigger nonconsensual wellness checks when they detect concerning messages on Messenger or WhatsApp.Given how much convenience we gain by giving away personal data food deliveries, remote work, connecting with friends online lots of people give up on digital privacy altogether. Even though many people feel uncomfortable with the amount of personal information companies take from us, they also believe they have no control over their privacy.Last year, neuroscientists, lawyers, and lawmakers began passing legislation to explicitly include neural data in state privacy laws. Some smaller neurotech companies are already gathering brain data from consumer products stronger protections need to be put in place before massive companies like Meta can do the same.Zuckerberg has spent the past two months racing to Trump-ify Meta. His company is unlikely to handle our most private data with care, at least not unprompted.But in a world where Meta-branded brain-to-text headbands are as normal as keyboards are now, sharing brain data might feel like a prerequisite for participating in normal life. Imagine a workplace where, instead of giving you a monitor and a keyboard at the office, they give you a text-decoding helmet and tell you to strap in. If mind-typing becomes the default for computer systems, then avoiding brain-to-text devices will feel like avoiding smartphones: possible, sure. But certainly not the path of least resistance.As our mental security becomes less guaranteed, well need to decide whether the convenience of controlling stuff with our minds is worth letting tech companies colonize our last truly private space.A version of this story originally appeared in the Future Perfect newsletter. 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Its a biological fact of life. The birds do it. The bees do it. Even we do it. No, not that.Im talking, of course, about sleep, that vital state that lets us recharge and even cleanses the days toxins from our brains. But what happens when it doesnt come easily? And why do some people have an easier time falling and staying asleep than others? Those are just some of the questions we answer on this weeks episode of Explain It to Me, Voxs go-to hotline for all the questions you cant quite answer on your own. To get to the root of whats keeping you up at night, we spoke with Jade Wu, a sleep psychologist who specializes in helping people with insomnia. So what constitutes a good sleeper? Its more complicated than you would guess, Wu says. We think of getting enough sleep as important for good sleep. But believe it or not, recently some big studies have found that the timing of your sleep can maybe matter even more.If we follow middle-aged people into older age, those who sleep more at more consistent times from day-to-day have lower risk of cancer, heart disease, dementia, and overall mortality, Wu says. So its about timing, its about quality, its about quantity, and a host of other factors. What are those factors? Thats what we tackle this week. Below is an excerpt of our conversation, edited for length and clarity.You can listen to Explain It to Me on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. If youd like to submit a question, send an email to askvox@vox.com or call 1-800-618-8545.What are the big sleep dysfunctions? The most common problem I see is insomnia, which is just trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. And that can be from a variety of sources. A lot of times its a life stage issue. For example, a lot of women experience sleep disruption during perimenopause and menopause. And if you go through a job loss or you move or you go to a really fun bachelor party and you dont sleep for three nights in a row, then you find you cant get yourself back on track with sleep. Insomnia is really in the eye of the beholder. Theres not a number cutoff, like say, you take an hour to fall asleep or you have to be awake for two hours during the night to qualify. Its really if you feel like youre taking a long time to fall asleep or back to sleep, or you feel like your sleep is very restless or non-restorative. If its been happening for more than a few weeks and its really interfering with your functioning, then its insomnia. If its been happening for more than a few weeks and its really interfering with your functioning, then its insomnia. Another big issue is daytime sleepiness. This is kind of the opposite problem, where its not that you cant fall asleep: Its that you cant stay awake really well during the day. And this can be from a variety of sources, too. The most common is probably sleep apnea, which is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of breathing cessation or shallow breathing during sleep. And this affects everybody. Its not just older folks. Its not just people who are overweight or obese. Women actually are under-diagnosed by a significant margin something like eight or nine out of 10 women with sleep apnea are not diagnosed. That can cause daytime sleepiness, and be a burden to your heart health and brain health. Its a really important topic that people dont pay enough attention to. And then there are kind of more colorful sleep issues, like sleep paralysis, sleep hallucinations, sleepwalking more of unusual things that happen at night. We got a call from a listener named Skylar who is curious about sleep chronotypes the time of day your body naturally winds down and falls asleep. Theyre a night owl and they want to know if theres a trend toward being more accommodating to people who arent early birds. I feel you, Skylar. I am a night owl, too, by nature. And I absolutely agree that society should be more understanding towards us night owls, because there is nothing inherently wrong with it. We all have our own chronotype: Its like height. Its kind of a bell-shaped curve. Mostly people are in the middle, and then some people are extreme morning people. Some people are extreme night owls. But society is designed by and for morning people. Those of us who are night owls struggle and we dont get to sleep at our optimal time; we often dont get enough sleep. If you think about it evolutionarily, a tribe of early humans needed a diversity in sleep timing for everyone to stay safe. Lets say everybody fell asleep at the exact same time, slept through the night, and woke up at the same time.Then thats easy pickings for a saber-toothed tiger. We night owls should be saying, Youre welcome for keeping watch so the rest of you can sleep safely and soundly. What makes someone like Skylar a night owl? What determines where on that bell curve of sleep people land? A lot of it is genetic. Melatonin is a time-keeping hormone that our brains release. It usually ramps up in the evening, stays high through the night, and then kind of goes away in the mornings. It signals to the whole body that its time to shut down the factories and rest and sleep, or that its time to ramp up and get started for the day.We night owls should be saying, Youre welcome for keeping watch so the rest of you can sleep safely and soundly. For those of us who are night owls, our melatonin curve starts later and then goes away later, too. So when other people are already soundly asleep, our melatonin curves are still acting as if its still daytime. And then in the early mornings, when other people are ready and raring to go, our melatonin is still high in our system, telling us its still nighttime. On an individual level, there are things we can do to shift our chronotypes to better kind of fake it as a morning person and to have an easier time waking up. What advice do you have for people like Skylar, who are night owls living in a world thats very 9-to-5?Well, Skylar, if you can swing it, live on the East Coast and work for a company on the West Coast remotely. Thats the ideal situation. Ive had patients actually do that. But if you cant swing that, the best thing is to get lots of bright light first thing in the morning. Ideally, as soon as you wake up, either use a light box or go outside. Its not enough to just open your shades or curtains. You have to actually be in broad spectrum full sunlight for about 20 minutes. And that really helps your brain wake up and teach your circadian rhythm to start the day earlier, and to also release that melatonin earlier in the evening too.The thing about sleep is that its universal. Everybody needs it. But so many people have sleep problems. Why do you think it is? What is it thats so tricky about sleep? There are so many reasons. I think we probably dont have enough time to do the whole thing. But Id love to get on a soapbox sometime and talk about capitalism and how that has shaped I love soapboxes. Yes. Climb on up there, girl.When the Western world at least industrialized, we took on this, eight hours for work, eight hours for sleep, and eight hours for whatever you will kind of slogan. And so we started taking on expectations and constraints around our sleep that we didnt have before.Do we sleep worse than we used to now? I think of all the screentime we have. I imagine that we probably are a little bit worse at sleep because of everything from the 24/7 access to information we have, to little dopamine hits, to bright lights in the middle of the night, to all of these technology-enabled distractions that can really keep us up when we ought to be sleeping. Why is getting good sleep so important? What does that do for us?I consider it equivalent to nutrition in terms of how much it impacts our health and well-being. We really cant function well without this basic biological drive satisfied. And when its not well satisfied, it impacts our physical health, our mental health, our performance, our functioning, our relationships, our sense of creativity, our connections with other people. It just impacts everything.See More:

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded update hits tomorrow, and there's plenty to look forward to here's everything we know that's coming in the free patchTech12:20, 19 Feb 2025I didn't think I'd live to see the day(Image: Activision)Call of Duty players are enjoying Season 2 of this year's game, Black Ops 6, but as ever, there's more content on the horizon.Activision is prepping the Season 2 Reloaded patch for Black Ops 6 and Warzone (we've got a dedicated guide to what's happening in the battle royale) and there's plenty to look forward to from modes, to perks, to the emergence of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (yes, really).Here's everything coming in the new update, including when it arrives.The update arrives on Thursday, February 20, so players won't have long to get into the new content.Expect it to go live around 5pm GMT/12pm EST/9am PST, depending on where you are in the world.Content cannot be displayed without consentCall of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded is stacked(Image: Activision)Let's get the obvious out of the way first yep, that's the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.They're being added as part of a new event, with a paid pass and a free one. The free one includes Shredder, but you'll need to upgrade if you want Master Splinter.The TMNT Moshpit mode will give each character their own abilities and perks, and there's a Zombies mode for TMNT, too.Speaking of events, Clover Craze will celebrate St Patrick's Day across Black Ops 6 and Warzone.Will you be logging in?(Image: Activision)There's a surprising new weapon coming, too, with the D1.3 arriving as part of the TMNT free track. It fires saw blades, and can switch between explosive and ricochet rounds. There's also a skateboard melee weapon, as well as sais, nunchucks, a bo staff, and dual katanas.One of the big draws, away from the heroes in a halfshell, is the arrival of two maps: Grind and Bullet. The first is a revamp of the Black Ops 2 original, while the second is a new one that takes place on a moving train.Article continues belowThe Tomb will get a new Directed Mode to help players complete the Zombies map's main story, while all of the turtles will come as store purchases, too.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.

Activision continues to work to improve Call of Duty Warzone, with Season 2 Reloaded aimed at improving the game's foundations once more but is there enough content for you?Tech12:20, 19 Feb 2025Activision is working to improve Warzone for all(Image: Activision)Call of Duty Warzone players may have felt a little left out in the cold with Season 2 focusing on fixing the game's underlying cheating problem rather than adding new content, and that theme continues with Season 2 Reloaded.The mid-season update patch will add new maps, modes, and more to Black Ops 6, but for Warzone, the development team said: "Were continuing to prioritize gameplay tuning, quality of life improvements, and more throughout the mid-season as players deploy across Urzikstan, Area 99, and Rebirth Island."That's not to say there's not new stuff to enjoy, it's just a little quieter as the community quietly counts down to the rumoured Verdansk returnn.Here's everything coming in the new update, including when it arrives.Content cannot be displayed without consentThe update arrives on Thursday, February 20, so there's not a whole deal of waiting for the updae.We expect it to go live around 5pm GMT/12pm EST/9am PST, based on prior updates.Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded is stacked(Image: Activision)The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover from Black Ops 6 can be found in Warzone via the store, and the Clover Craze event for St Patrick's Day will make an appearance.Elsewhere, there's a new Perk called Low Profile."Move more quickly while crouched and prone. Enemies you kill will not have death markers for their allies. Move slightly faster when downed," the official description from Activision explains.Other than that, the focus is on "prioritizing gameplay tuning by addressing quality of life improvements, ongoing bugs, and more", Activision says, but we'll have to wait for the full patch notes before we know for certain what that involves.St Patrick's Day will see the Clover Craze event(Image: Activision)Call of Duty players have been left exasperated by ongoing issues with cheaters on PC, and Season 2 introduced the option to turn off crossplay but only in Ranked modes.Article continues belowActivision has claimed it bans players hourly, clearing the Warzone Ranked leaderboard regularly, but community sentiment (and trust in the RICHOCHET anti-cheat team) is lower than ever, so here's hoping Season 2 Reloaded pulling back on new features and focusing on the fundamentals will help.We reported earlier this month that one player was accidentally banned, and spent more than two years working to overturn it.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.

You would think using a portable solid-state drive would be as simple as plug it into your laptop, gaming console, or digital camera, and then let it do its thing. And while thats true with many SSDs, there are tons of exceptions hiding out there, leaving you with the annoyance of having to reformat the drive yourself.See at AmazonYou and your persnickety devices can both be satisfied by the Crucial X9 Pro SSD, one of the fastest and most broadly compatible drives weve found, which is just $120 (2TB) right now at Amazon. Theres also a Mac-specific version of the X9 Pro on sale at Amazon for $138 21% off but the regular version also works seamlessly with Macs and the rest of the Apple ecosystem.Universal ChampionThe Crucial X9 Pro has so many selling points based on its performance, size, and durability, and well get to those. But the best part is the fact that its as close to universally compatible as any drive weve seen. The X9 Pro works with both Macs and PCs, which isnt all that uncommon. But then you add in the fact it also works with Linux, and game consoles, and iPhones, and Android devices, and suddenly the X9 Pro gets a lot more sexy.Then theres the speed factor, and speed is always a factor when youre shopping for a good SSD. The Crucial X9 Pro has a super-fast 1,050MB/s read/write speed, which places it in that upper echelon of SSDs that are fast enough for digital photographers and videographers to shoot directly to the drive and also be able to edit it without compromising quality. That speed comes in very handy when youre using the Crucial X9 Pro as a game console backup, and also when youre transferring huge files like 8K photos and videos via the USB-C 3.2 connection.Tough Little DriveThe Crucial X9 Pro is amazingly compact just 2.56 x 1.97 inches and a scant 0.39 inches thick and weighs a feathery 1.3 ounces. Thats ideal for a photographer or videographers go bag, or a briefcase if youre bringing one along on a work trip. The anodized aluminum and rubber construction is not only durable, but also IP55 water- and dust-resistant.The 2TB model of the Crucial X9 Pro has the quality, speed, and versatility to far outkick its $120 Amazon price point, and the Mac-specific model is a solid buy at just $120 while its 21% off for anyone who needs the speed and size of the Crucial X9 Pro but not that near-universal compatibility.See at Amazon

TheMasters of the Universe film just keeps on finding more characters to cast.Top Gun Mavericks Joseph Kosinski is creating a wild new UFO movie. TheRed Sonja movie is finally coming out this year. Plus, a new look at the live-action Snow White. Spoilers get! Masters of the Universe THR reports stunt performer Jon Xue Zhang has joined the cast of Masters of the Universe as Ram-Man, while Sasheer Zamata andChristian Vunipola are said to play characters named Suzie and Hussein, respectively. Control Freak Bloody-Disgusting reports Kelly Marie Tran will star in Control Freak, a horror film debuting on Hulu next month in which a motivational speaker is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head ultimately revealed to be a parasitic demon from her homeland. Miles Robbins co-stars as her husband, while Toan Le and Kieu Chinh round out the cast as her father and aunt. Capsule Deadline reports Justin Chon (Blue Bayou) is in talks to direct Capsule, a sci-fi film at 20th Century Studios said to concern a young tech entrepreneur whose life is turned upside down when he mysteriously begins to receive metallic capsules containing messages from his future self. Elijah Bynum (Magazine Dreams) is behind the screenplay. Untitled UFO Disclosure Movie According to Deadline, director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer plan to team on a currently untitled project described as a UFO disclosure-themed take on All the Presidents Men from writer Zach Baylin (The Order, King Richard). Red Sonja Deadline also has word the new Red Sonja movie starring Matilda Lutz will finally see release (in the U.K., at least) sometime later this year. Theres a Zombie Outside As the title suggests, a man whose identity is intertwined with cult cinema soon begins to have issues distinguishing fact from fiction when he begins to see a solitary zombie outside his residence in the trailer for Theres a Zombie Outside. Disneys Snow White Disney has released another trailer for its live-action Snow White starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. Daredevil: Born Again Vincent DOnfrio and Rob Liefeld praised the stuntwork of Phil Silvera in Daredevil: Born Again on Twitter. Finally, Disney has additionally released a new Born Again TV spot hyping its TV-MA rating. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Architectural Visionaries: Celebrating Unbuilt Ideas with Buildners 2024 Winning LineupSave this picture!Courtesy of BuildnerBuildner has announced the results of Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2024, the inaugural competition in an exciting new annual series celebrating architectural design that has yet to be realized. With a generous 100,000 EUR prize fund, this competition provides a platform for architects and designers to showcase their most inspiring unbuilt projects, whether conceptual, published, unpublished, or fully developed.VisitBuildner's Unbuilt Award 2025 competition site for details on the open 2025 edition.Divided into three categories based on project scalesmall, medium, and largethe Unbuilt Award ensures a level playing field where every vision, no matter its size, can shine. By honoring unbuilt ideas, we celebrate the purest form of creative exploration, unbounded by practical constraints. These designs push the boundaries of architectural thought, inspiring new approaches to form, function, sustainability, and innovation while serving as catalysts for advancing architectural discourse and future projects.A world-class juryThis year, Buildner was privileged to work with an outstanding international jury of renowned experts: Ece Calguner Ezran, Interiors Principal at SOM's New York studio, who blends exterior and interior influences to create holistic spaces that enhance daily life; Doriana Fuksas, co-leader of Studio Fuksas, bringing global expertise in designing innovative and sustainable projects like the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and the New Rome Convention Centre; Christele Harrouk, Editor-in-Chief of ArchDaily, who drives inclusive editorial direction, highlighting underrepresented areas and empowering women in architecture; Francine Houben, Founding Partner and Creative Director of Mecanoo, whose context-driven designs span various scales, including iconic projects like the Library of Birmingham; Michael Meredith, Associate Dean at Princeton University and co-founder of MOS, combining academic leadership with award-winning architectural practice; and Lyndon Neri, co-founder of Neri&Hu, who leads interdisciplinary design across Shanghai, Milan, and Paris while shaping architectural education globally.Winning entriesThe Unbuilt Award features a winner in each of the three categoriessmall, medium, and large scalealongside five honorable mentions per category, a student winner, and a special prize for the best presentation. All winning and recognized projects are featured in a digital and print publication by Buildner Books, showcasing the exceptional creativity and innovation of this year's participants.Small scale category winner20,000 Title: Loa's black lineAuthor: Javier Andrs Bascunan Morales, ChileLoa's Black Line is a spatial intervention along the Loa River, the longest in Chile, spanning 440 kilometers from the Andes to the Pacific Ocean. Set in the Atacama Desert, the project engages the immense isolation and contrast of the environment, creating a contemplative space within a natural ravine. A narrow, 70 cm-wide incision is cut into a cliff face, leading visitors 30 meters deep into a shadowed void. The space plays with light, sound, and scale, intensifying contrasts between the sunlit desert and the cold, dark interior. This spatial experience emphasizes isolation, amplifies silence, and explores human perception within vast landscapes.Save this picture!Medium scale category winner20,000 Title: Expo Osaka 2025 - Pavilion of SloveniaAuthor: Aljoa Dekleva, SloveniaThe Pavilion of Slovenia emphasizes sustainability, reflecting the country's identity and environmental commitment. Designed with zero waste, low energy consumption, and minimal transport, the pavilion avoids prefabricated timber by utilizing a rented local scaffolding system, reducing carbon emissions by 87,600 kg CO. The structure features a universal ramp leading visitors through multifunctional spaces, an exhibition area, and a rooftop "Slovenian forest," symbolizing Slovenia as the Green Heart of Europe. Prioritizing sustainable principles, the design integrates a zero-waste landscape, temporary tree nursery, and low-carbon materials, creating an immersive outdoor experience while promoting ecological responsibility and efficient resource use.Save this picture!Save this picture!Large scale category winner20,000 Title: Eden 2.0 - An Ecological Sanctuary ReimaginedAuthor: James Charles Mak, United KingdomEden 2.0 is a 3.4-hectare ecological conservatory in Yeoul Park, Dongtan, South Korea. Designed as critical social infrastructure, it preserves ecological diversity while fostering human-nature interaction. Its East-West oriented, overlapping gabled roofs optimize light conditions, complementing the site's sloped terrain. Specialized glass pavilions house biodomes for rare and endangered plant species, supporting conservation and seed propagation. The controlled, adaptive environment ensures year-round usability, featuring pathways, observation areas, and seating. Eden 2.0 serves as a multi-functional space for leisure, education, and contemplation, addressing climate-driven social dislocation and enhancing community engagement within a resilient, human-botanical ecosystem.Save this picture!Save this picture!Buildner's student award 2024small scale category winner5,000 Title: Straw for fourAuthors: Paul Schuchmann, Eric Schmitz, Sophie Jule Dngenheim, Lara Silvia Hofbauer, GermanyThe project addresses the critical shelter needs in the Kara Tepe refugee camp on Lesbos. Designed as a demountable structure, it uses low-cost, recyclable materials such as straw bales, wood, and natural fibers for insulation and protection. The modular design supports quick assembly with minimal tools and labor, creating a durable, insulated space that ensures comfort and safety. Each unit accommodates four people, featuring essential amenities like water supply, ventilation, and thermal insulation. This sustainable solution emphasizes low environmental impact, easy construction, and protection against weather, providing dignified, temporary living conditions for displaced families.Save this picture!Save this picture!Buildner's student award 2024medium scale category winner5,000 Title: Hollowed DicesAuthor: Xavier Ars, Escola Tcnica Superior Arquitectura de Barcelona, ETSAB Barcelona School of Architecture UPC, SpainThe project reimagines a library as a spatially dynamic structure, blending solid and void through a modular brickwork facade. The design integrates with the urban fabric, creating a central volume with interconnected hollow spaces for light penetration and spatial flow. The library's program includes reading areas, archives, and flexible spaces, distributed around a central atrium to enhance user interaction and visual connectivity. Conceptually derived from hollowed dice forms, the design emphasizes natural lighting, material simplicity, and spatial hierarchy. The proposal balances modern architectural language with functional clarity, providing a serene and engaging environment for learning and collaboration.Save this picture!Save this picture!Buildner's student award 2024large scale category winner5,000 + best overall presentation award 202410,000 Title: Tectonic, instrument of rethinking architectural heritageAuthor: Hojoon Jang, Yonsei University, South KoreaThe project reinterprets a historic stone wall, transforming it into a contemporary architectural intervention. Located on a sloping site, the design integrates with the terrain while preserving the wall's cultural significance. A modular timber structure, aligned on a 3m grid, extends from the wall, creating elevated platforms and pathways that connect to entryways and surrounding trails. Spaces include exhibition zones, offices, and flexible work areas. The structure combines timber and stone, blending historical and modern materials. This tectonic approach balances preservation with innovation, establishing a dialogue between heritage, environment, and function while enhancing spatial experiences.Save this picture!Save this picture!Highlighted ProjectsTitle: Steel SanctuaryAuthors: Iuliia Tambovtseva and Valentina Tambovtseva, USASteel Sanctuary is designed as a destination of inspiration, located within the rugged terrain of La Polvrica Valley. This transformative space aims to provide visitors a transformative experience, integrating smoothly with the natural surroundings and offering unparalleled views of the area. The project includes multi-use spaces, an artist's studio, and a viewing platform, all crafted using a steel structure that complements the dramatic landscape. Innovatively designed, the sanctuary emphasizes sustainability and minimal environmental impact. The steel structures are engineered to enhance natural light and views, while offering shelter and contemplation spaces that invite deep interaction with the landscape. The design merges architectural innovation with respect for the environment, creating a landmark that is both a retreat and an inspiration source.Save this picture!Save this picture!Title: Hope Cultural CenterAuthors: Jassim Fj S Alnashmi!, KuwaitHope Cultural Center combines a mosque and museum into a unified 5,000 square meter space, designed to elevate both spirituality and cultural appreciation. The structure features a striking, upward-sweeping roof inspired by prayer and spiritual ascent. It integrates environmentally sustainable practices, including a sunken dome for natural climate control and a greywater system for irrigation. Strategic use of skylights enhances the serene ambiance inside, supporting the dual functions of the center as a spiritual and educational hub, fostering community interaction and cultural dialogue.Save this picture!Save this picture!Title: Republic plazaAuthors: Mosbach paysagistes and Krhenbhhl architectes, FranceThis project explores the legibility of urban services, making them tangible, perceivable, and accessible to all. It integrates various modes of movement and public amenities, creating a seamless relationship between active and passive spaces. Resources are reorganized to optimize spatial efficiency, transitioning from a thematic to a systematic approach where urban functions operate in symbiosis. The plaza records and stores elements of urban life, capturing its dynamic stratification. Multiple layers of flowstechnical, human, and ecologicalcoexist, balancing built and natural elements. The static built environment contrasts with the fluid, underlying infrastructure, accommodating both modern utilities and natural processes.Save this picture!Title: Bualo Nickel Lookout PointAuthors: Sergio Bianchi, Fiorella Campodonico Roy, ItalyBuffalo Nickel Lookout Point is designed in homage to the historical and cultural legacy of the American Dakota landscape and its indigenous peoples. This evocative structure, designed with contemplative spaces and striking geometric forms, stands as a powerful symbol of freedom and cultural resilience. The design draws inspiration from the narrative of Black Elk, integrating the spiritual and environmental significance of the American Bison into its core structure. Situated in a poignant landscape marked by historical bison trails, the lookout point serves as a modern interpretative center that encourages visitors to reflect on the region's past while offering panoramic views that connect the physical and metaphorical vistas of freedom and expansive horizons.Save this picture!Save this picture!Title: Sunken SanctuaryAuthors: Rabee S. R. Alashi, Lavinia Tarif, Saudi ArabiaSunken Sanctuary presents a serene design that integrates into the vast desert landscape, offering a contemplative space for prayer and reflection. This structure is distinguished by its innovative design features, including sunken courtyards that utilize natural light and shade to create a conducive microclimate for meditation. Minimalist lines and reflective water elements contribute to the overall tranquility of the space, establishing the sanctuary as a landmark for spiritual rejuvenation and a sculptural form that complements the stark beauty of its surroundings.Save this picture!Save this picture!Title: Research & Activity Centre of The Syrian Cosmic SocietyAuthors: Basel Abdulaal, CanadaThe project presents a visionary design blending futuristic and iconic elements to create a visually striking and functional environment in Damascus. The center embodies the beauty of the cosmos while respecting the mountainous site. Featuring a unique silhouette and sculptural forms that symbolize galaxies and orbits, it serves as a lasting landmark. The design integrates modern interactive features, including a digital sky projection on a gigantic curved wall, dynamic installations, and a living faade, making it a hub of space exploration and scientific achievement.Save this picture!Save this picture!Title: Nexus Vertical GardensAuthors: Berkin Islam, UKNexus Vertical Gardens introduces a dynamic mixed-use development that emphasizes a balance between sustainability, urban integration, and high-density living. The project occupies a strategic urban location and combines residential, commercial, and public spaces across a series of vertically stacked gardens and flowing architectural forms. The design incorporates green roofs, solar panels, and natural ventilation systems, promoting energy efficiency and a reduced environmental footprint. These towers not only provide essential urban space but also enhance the cityscape with their innovative, eco-friendly design and public accessibility, fostering a vibrant community hub.Save this picture!Save this picture!Title: Migrate The CityAuthors: Chen Yang, USAMigrate the City presents a dynamic urban intervention designed to address the complexities of migration and social integration within New York City. This project harnesses architectural innovation to transform Penn Station into a hub that supports the fluidity and uncertainty of migrant life. The design integrates multifunctional spaces with services aimed at easing the transition for new arrivals, providing support and community engagement opportunities. Key features include integrated program analysis and a strategic use of space that encourages interaction and facilitates access to essential services, creating a socially responsive infrastructure that adapts to the needs of a transient population.Save this picture!Save this picture!Title: Dome YardAuthors: Rabee S. R. Alashi, Lavinia Tarif, Saudi ArabiaDome Yard presents a constellation of domes strategically placed in the desert landscape, each serving a unique purpose. These structures are constructed from rammed earth sourced locally, ensuring each building is both sustainable and integrative with its arid environment. The design features a variety of spaces including dwellings, galleries, a thermal bath, an amphitheater, and a food court. This approach not only respects the natural terrain but also provides a versatile setting for community interaction and cultural expression, fostering a deep connection between the inhabitants and the stark yet beautiful desert surroundings.Save this picture!Save this picture!Title: Lignano 2.0Authors: Iuliia Tambovtseva and Valentina TambovtsevaLignano 2.0 presents a visionary redevelopment of the storied waterfront, aiming to merge natural beauty with vibrant community life. This plan transforms the previously undeveloped coastal regions into a dynamic hub for both residents and visitors, enhancing the quality of life and ensuring environmental sustainability. The design introduces various pathways that encourage active and leisurely lifestyles, effectively integrating the town with its natural surroundings. New attractions and natural hubs foster a strong sense of community and place, making Lignano 2.0 a model of urban coastal living that balances development with preservation.Save this picture!Save this picture!Title: The Earth Theater: A Microcosm of the Larger WorldAuthors: Seyedamirhossein Zarei, Amirhossein Heydarpour, USAThe Earth Theater presents a microcosm of the larger world through an innovative interactive exhibit that educates and engages visitors about the complexities of the human impact on the planet. The design incorporates advanced building technologies that emphasize sustainability, connectivity, and inclusivity, ensuring the structure itself acts as a teaching tool. Each element, from the transparent facades to the interior exhibits, is designed to foster a deeper understanding of ecological interactions and global responsibility. This project embodies a vision of educating through architecture, making it a nexus for learning and awareness about our global ecosystem.Save this picture!Save this picture!Title: The Earth's Womb: A Healing SanctuaryAuthors: Hitoshi Yamaguchi, JapanThe project integrates natural elements with built serenity to forge a therapeutic escape, channeling the mystique and restorative power of earth's natural waters. Designed as a subterranean retreat, this sanctuary uses water as a central motif in its design, creating a series of immersive experiences from an ethereal entrance tunnel leading to tranquil waters that evoke the serenity and seclusion of natural caverns. The main spa area, illuminated by natural light from above, offers a soulful connection to nature, inviting quiet reflection and holistic healing, thus making it a unique destination for rejuvenation and peace.Save this picture!Save this picture!Call for registrationsArchitects and designers are encouraged to visitBuildner's Unbuilt Award 2025 site for the second edition of this competition which is currently accepting registrations. The final registration deadline is October 30, 2025, with a submission deadline on November 20, 2025. Winners will be announced in mid December 2025.Image gallerySee allShow less